Throwing 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 on a flat-ground crow-hop throw from the outfield or infield position, best of 3-5 throws.
Ages 7-18
20-105 mph
Enter an age (7-18) and a throwing velocity to see your percentile.
Throwing velocity by age: average vs. elite
Solid line: age average (50th percentile). Dashed line: elite (about 90th percentile).
How throwing velocity is measured
Measured on a flat-ground crow-hop throw from the outfield or infield position, best of 3-5 throws.
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
Is throwing velocity different from pitching velocity?+
Yes. Crow-hop position throws usually read a few mph higher than mound velocity for the same athlete.
How do I throw harder from the outfield?+
Build arm speed with a structured throwing program, improve lower-half sequencing on the crow hop, and stay consistent with arm care.
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