Average 60-Yard Dash Time by Age
The 60-yard dash is the standard speed test at baseball showcases and camps. It is the number recruiters check first, because speed plays on both sides of the ball. Here are the typical and elite times by age.
60-yard dash by age chart (7-18)
Average 60-yard dash by age table
| Age | Average | Elite (90th) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 11.50 sec | 10.30 sec |
| 8 | 11.00 sec | 9.90 sec |
| 9 | 10.50 sec | 9.40 sec |
| 10 | 10.00 sec | 9.00 sec |
| 11 | 9.60 sec | 8.60 sec |
| 12 | 9.20 sec | 8.20 sec |
| 13 | 8.80 sec | 7.80 sec |
| 14 | 8.30 sec | 7.40 sec |
| 15 | 7.90 sec | 7.10 sec |
| 16 | 7.60 sec | 6.90 sec |
| 17 | 7.40 sec | 6.80 sec |
| 18 | 7.20 sec | 6.70 sec |
How to measure it correctly
Hand-timed or laser-timed from a rolling start over 60 yards on dirt or turf in cleats.
Reading the numbers the right way
Averages describe a population, not a ceiling. Two players at the same age can be a full year apart in physical maturity, so treat these numbers as a starting reference point and focus on your own rate of improvement.
How to improve
Sprint at full speed every week
Speed is a skill. Two short sessions per week of maximal 20-40 yard sprints with full recovery beat any amount of conditioning work.
Fix the first three steps
Most youth 60 times are lost in the start. Practice a rolling start with an aggressive forward lean and long, powerful early strides.
Get stronger in the weight room
Squats, single-leg work, and hip extension strength directly raise the force you can put into the ground.
Check your own percentile
Frequently asked questions
What is a good 60-yard dash time for a high school player?+
Under 7.0 seconds is above average, around 6.8 is a plus runner, and 6.6 or faster gets attention from college programs.
How is the 60 timed?+
From a rolling start over 60 yards, either hand-timed or laser-timed. Laser times generally read 0.2-0.3 seconds slower than hand times.
How much can I improve my 60 time?+
A focused off-season of sprint work and strength training often takes 0.2-0.4 seconds off a young player's time.
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