Pitching Velocity Calculator
Enter your age and result to see your percentile against thousands of youth and high school players, plus a realistic next goal. Measured off a mound with a radar gun or pocket radar placed behind the catcher, using a player's best of 5-10 competitive fastballs.
Ages 7-18
20-105 mph
Enter an age (7-18) and a pitching velocity to see your percentile.
Pitching velocity by age: average vs. elite
Solid line: age average (50th percentile). Dashed line: elite (about 90th percentile).
How pitching velocity is measured
Measured off a mound with a radar gun or pocket radar placed behind the catcher, using a player's best of 5-10 competitive fastballs.
Getting a number you can trust
Test in the same conditions every time: same device, same surface, same warm-up, and the same time of day. Record every session so your trend line, not a single lucky reading, drives your training decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good pitching velocity for my age?+
Roughly, an average 12-year-old sits around 53 mph and an average 18-year-old around 76 mph. Anything at or above the 90th percentile for your age is considered elite for that level.
How is my percentile calculated?+
We model each age group with its average and 90th-percentile velocity, then estimate where your reading falls in that distribution. It is an estimate, not a scouting grade.
How fast can I add velocity safely?+
Most developing pitchers add 2-5 mph per year through growth, mechanics, and strength work. Chasing more than that in one off-season sharply raises arm injury risk.
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