![]() Few youth baseball players can handle anything larger than a 28-inch bat. By using a lighter bat, young players can maintain control over the bat as well as swing faster. ![]() This can result in a slower bat swing, a late swing and an inclination to foul along the first base line. A common problem among Little Leagues is using a bat that’s too heavy, according to “Managing Little League Baseball” by Ned McIntosh. ![]() Although a 27-inch bat is optimal for a youth player, he may boast about his new 31-inch bat at practice. Little Leaguers tend to believe that a bigger bat is better. This can dramatically lower a young player’s bat speed and cause the bat to drag through the strike zone. Because standard 30-inch wood or aluminum bats used by youth baseball players can weigh anywhere from 20 to 26 ounces, Little Leaguers tend to use bats that are too heavy. While a 41-ounce bat is optimal for a professional baseball player, a 16-ounce bat is best for a youth baseball player, according to David Russell at Pennsylvania State University. Exit speed tends to be about 20 percent faster than bat speed, according to .Ī ball’s exit speed initially rises with an increase in bat weight, but at a certain point, the increase in weight leads to diminishing returns. The calculation of exit speed involves five factors: bat speed upon the ball’s impact with the bat, pitch speed at the plate, impact point on the bat (or the "sweet spot"), the composition of the bat and the composition of the ball. Because exit speed measures how fast the ball comes off the bat, it’s more important than bat speed, which only gauges the speed of a player’s swing. There are two different types of speed - bat and exit. These numbers correlate with the data on Little League swing speeds put forth by the Department of Physics at the University of Washington. 9-6 victory over Pro Player Pro Player 10U Muniz 10U. In a 1991 experiment published in “New Scientist,” researchers at the University of Arizona found that Little Leaguers ranging in age from 10 to 12 years bat an average of about 60 mph with a 10-ounce bat, 40 mph with a 20-ounce bat and 30 mph with a 30-ounce bat. Request Membership to receive announcements sent to the Team Community. For example, a heavier bat will reduce a young player’s bat speed. In addition, the average bat speed of Little Leaguers depends on the weight of the bat. The Prospects Coaching Staff, led by Lawrence Gilligan: Former U of Tennessee, St.There is a lack of research on the average bat speeds of Little Leaguers. Our staff prides itself on the way they are able to make a connection with each and every kid, while keeping the game fun, but teaching them the values of teamwork, work ethics and preparation. Our Coaches inspire, encourage and educate our players. If that was the main focus we wouldn’t be doing right by your kids as coaches. Not focusing on the wins and losses, but the preparation to get these players to excel. The past few years the Prospects have taken pride in doing things the right way, and for the right reasons. In this game, if you make a commitment to learning and studying the game, you are setting yourself up for success. The big picture we preach to our young athletes is: When you spend your time preparing the right way through winter training, camps, clinics, and private (1-on-1) instruction you put yourself in the best possible position to succeed on the field. Just like the game, when you focus on just the results, you miss the big picture. We, as a group, are not focused on the just the results but the pursuit of achieving individual goals. The Prospects are run like a Major League Farm System based on “Player Development” not on trophies. The Prospects program does not run like a typical travel baseball organization. GameChanger is the best free mobile Youth Baseball scorekeeping application, used by teams like Rockets 10U Blue for full, detailed and accurate season and. The foundation of the Prospects is based around respect for the game, being a great teammate, passion in the way you play, and taking pride in what our young athletes put forward on a daily basis, both. 'Pro Player 10u Captures Lead Early to Defeat CDBL Rockets Blue 10U ' Follow live play-by-play, scores and stats on Pro Player 10u at Rockets 10U Blue. ![]() About the Prospect teams: Started in 2012, at the ProPlayer Baseball Academy (one of the countries longest running training facilities) with teams at the 10U, 11u, 15u, 16U and 17u age groups.
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