April 21, 2021
Measurable Tool #3: 60 Time
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The third tool that is measurable is speed. The first “event” done at any event or showcase is the 60-yard dash. Guys that are fast are able to shine right away. However, just because you cannot run a 6.5 60, doesn’t mean you can’t possess good speed.
I would break speed up into two distinct parts:
• Top-end speed: This speed shows well in an event like a 60-yard dash, where the runner has a lot of time to get his body moving. This is one of the main reasons why the 60 can sometimes be misleading. A guy may have unbelievable speed from 20-60 yards, but when does he ever have 20 yards to get moving.
• First-Step: The 2nd part of speed, the part that I would consider the most important, would be the 1st step. If a player has a great first step, he is able to cross over and be at full speed virtually right away. To me, the first step is a much more important factor in baseball. Players with a great first step can be great base stealers and defenders. Having an above average first step can make a runner who is an average 6.9-7.1 into a plus player.
Speed is measured by running a 60-yard dash. When you do this, you need to start like you are stealing a base, crossover, and sprint the 60 yards.
Here are measurements for different levels of players:
Infielders:
• Average High School: 7.4 sec
• Good High School/Average Non-D1 College: 7.2 sec
• Minimum D1/Good Non-D1: 6.99 sec
• Average D1 starter/Fringe Pro: 6.8 sec
• Good D1/MLB Prospect: 6.6 sec+
Catcher:
• Average High School: 7.5 sec
• Good High School/Average Non-D1 College: 7.5 sec
• Minimum D1/Good Non-D1: 7.3 sec
• Average D1 starter/Fringe Pro: 7.2 sec
• Good D1/MLB Prospect: 7.0 sec
Outfield:
• Average High School: 7.3 sec
• Good High School/Average Non-D1 College: 7.0 sec
• Minimum D1/Good Non-D1: 6.8 sec
• Average D1 starter/Fringe Pro: 6.7 sec
• Good D1/MLB Prospect: 6.5 sec +
Sliding Scale
The above numbers are obviously NOT set in stone. A player that has well above-average numbers in one tool can be slightly lower in another. These numbers are guidelines to give you an idea of where you stand in comparison to other players that play your position and are playing at the level you WANT to play.
If you are not at one of these levels, don’t get discouraged! Every one of these three tools can be improved with a ton of hard work. I have seen players go from a 7.6 60 yard dash to a 6.8 in 6 months. I have seen velocities and bat speed jump 10-15 mph in a year.
However, if you don’t put in the hard work, I can almost guarantee you the jump will NEVER come!
Chaz Lyle accolades
Professional Baseball Player and Professional Coach
2018 Atlanta Braves Professional Baseball Coaching Contract
2016 Milwaukee Brewers Assistant Area Scout, Central Florida Region
2011 Association of Professional Ball Players of America Lifetime Member
2009 Scout School Graduate
2008 Pensacola Pelicans, Atlantic City Surf
2006 - 2007 AA Altoona Curve and St. Paul Saints including team in Japan
2004 - 2005 Lynchburg Hillcats, Voted Fan Favorite
2004 Pittsburgh Pirates Batting Title
2003 Chaz Lytle Baseball began
2003 Hickory Crawdads, OF and MVP
2002 Cape Cod League, Cotuit Kettleers and All Star Team
2002 Williamsport Crosscutters, OF
2002 drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates
2002 NCAA Division 1 All Region Baseball
2002 Southeastern Conference Baseball All-SEC Team
2002 University of Georgia Current All Time Single Season Stolen Base Champ
2002 University of Georgia Season Triples Record and Hits Record
2001 JUCO Division I All-American team for Daytona Beach CC
2001 Daytona Beach CC
2000 South Florida CC
1997 American Legion World Series Winning Pitcher
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