What should Peak Hand Speed be?

The typical Peak Hand Speed depends on age, strength, bat length and weight, experience level, and swing style. Analysis from our database provides typical Peak Hand Speed ranges for the following age groups and skill levels for baseball:

* Professional MLB: 23 - 29 mph
* Minor League MiLB: 22 - 28 mph
* College: 21 - 27 mph
* High School Varsity: 20 - 26 mph
* High School Junior Varsity: 19 - 25 mph
* Middle School: 18 - 24 mph
* Youth: 17 - 23 mph