Coog, your question is somewhat like asking a gym full of pitcher's dads about radar velocity readings. The 'information' is basically useless due to the differences in parameters and the person running the stopwatch.
I'd suggest that YOU gather numbers for yourself. Build a database over time however you want to do it, but be sure to be consistent in what/how you are measuring. If you use ball contact to base contact during actual games, you can start gathering lots of times of the fastest kids at tournaments, for example. That will give you a yardstick to measure your DD or players against, as long as you measure under the same circumstances ie 'in-game.' That is just one example of how to build your database.
If you are looking for numbers for player profile sheets, don't worry about using a number like 2.6 seconds. That looks about as believeable as a 12yo who throws 64mph lol. Using your database, you can determine whether a player has "elite speed" or "above average speed." If neither, then you could just omit the info from the profile, but if the player's speed IS elite or above average, state it as such and leave it at that. Elite speed grabs attention at least as well as some tiny number of questionable accuracy IMO. 'Elite running speed' may get an invite so that coaches can see for themselves and assign their own number. They will know how the prospect compares to THEIR yardstick.
Your questions have merit for sure and that's why the actual numbers--from somebody else-- mean little, but it's JMHO.
Good luck,
VW
I'd suggest that YOU gather numbers for yourself. Build a database over time however you want to do it, but be sure to be consistent in what/how you are measuring. If you use ball contact to base contact during actual games, you can start gathering lots of times of the fastest kids at tournaments, for example. That will give you a yardstick to measure your DD or players against, as long as you measure under the same circumstances ie 'in-game.' That is just one example of how to build your database.
If you are looking for numbers for player profile sheets, don't worry about using a number like 2.6 seconds. That looks about as believeable as a 12yo who throws 64mph lol. Using your database, you can determine whether a player has "elite speed" or "above average speed." If neither, then you could just omit the info from the profile, but if the player's speed IS elite or above average, state it as such and leave it at that. Elite speed grabs attention at least as well as some tiny number of questionable accuracy IMO. 'Elite running speed' may get an invite so that coaches can see for themselves and assign their own number. They will know how the prospect compares to THEIR yardstick.
Your questions have merit for sure and that's why the actual numbers--from somebody else-- mean little, but it's JMHO.
Good luck,
VW
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, even though soo many players want to tell us they are faster when they dive to first! ) I think a real good thing you could look at is stolen bases. Although this involves the head a lot more (timing your take off), this is where speed is really seen.
