His head is down and still looking at where he made contact, which keeps his bat in the zone longer and keeps him on the ball. but they said every thing looked great and if i got faster i could play somewhere. With the way he handles the bat and the power he's developed, a lot of this goes to hard work. He had a few MLB scouts come to the games and the year before there was a player drafted that wasnt as good as him (granted hes doing pretty well in rookie ball now). Unfortunately speed is the most important asset in any sport. I think the chutes work well, but technique also plays a factor in running any sprint. You should end up getting drafted if you honestly are that quick and are a decent baseball player. But he's just an incredible talent.". fine most mlb and college camps are in cleats in the outfield im a sophmore in college and i was clocked at a 6.37 and that was the fastest in the confrence, i ran a 7.3 and im in 8th grade so suck it bitchesss. The 60 meter dash is the indoor standard today. At the 2009 Berlin IAAF World Championships, Bolt shaved a millisecond off his 2008 Beijing Olympic world record, running a blistering 9.58-second 100-meter dash. 60 meters is about 5.5 yds longer than 60 yds. So give your son time to growand just keep on working on his speed as he gets older it will come. His hands go straight from A to B. Thats what solid contact looks like. A pure track athlete, sure. That is how fast the Astros secret postseason weapon is. Depending On Whether you Start In A Sprinters Stants or in A Stealing Position Will Make A Big Difference. A runner with a time of 6.7 to 6.9 is considered typical on the playing field. But hell get the chance to run. Find out more. His feet are slightly open, his shoulders are closed off. Play shallow. However, Swanson doesnt reach this same position on the low strike. Im 32 years old,a former minor league outfielder and 2 hole hitter, and now a high school coach. Densan. (Age 21-075d, As we talk in the Astros clubhouse after Game 2, Straw is struggling to sneak behind the media horde around reigning American League MVP Jose Altuveto grab the clothes out of his locker. And Im 43. However, as well see at number one, sprint speed and baserunning ability are very, very different. Being 16 and running a 6.4 is good and all, but wait til he gets his growth spurt and gains some weight. My son was at an Area Code event last summer and a boy ran a 6.35 hand held on grass. I train with an 84 Olympian. At the end they had them run the 60. thats the gayest video ive ever seen, first of all an iphone isnt a realiabe timer, secondly you speed up the frames per seconds on the throws and swings. Just to give you a feel for what real speed is check out this link. There are way faster runners in life/around the world than baseball players. Speed and arm strength are vital, and Cameron possesses both. Daz is one of my favorite players in this draft. just because a major league player runs it in a certain time doesnt mean people arent faster. Having said that, I do know of people who have run 6.4 in cleats on grass, so yes they are faster than the average MLB player. His lightning speed shouldnt have have been a surprise, considering he once ran a 9.5-second 100-yard dash (31.6 ft/s). No one cares how fast you say that you are. He will stick at shortstop and there shouldnt be any talk about him having to move. To watch him grow and mature -- I've seen him become a father for the first time, I've seen him speak out in meetings for the first time and be a leader vocally. His knees could be a little more bent which would lead to more explosiveness and athleticism in his stance. Most sub-4-second home-to-first times in 2017 1. 1 atop our list? Hes got great footwork, great hands, and great range. I ran the 60 at Tartleton State University in Stephenville, Tx. Altuve definitely wasn't that guy. Jose Altuve Position: Second Baseman Bats: Right Throws: Right 5-6 , 166lb (168cm, 75kg) Team: Houston Astros (majors, 10-day IL) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info MVP 8x All-Star 2x World Series Gold Glove 6x Silver Slugger 3x Batting Title ALCS MVP 2x ML PoY 27 27 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Boom, next pitch, double to the right-center-field gap. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, April 17, 1:15AM. Bob Hayes once held the 60 yd dash world record at 5.9 secs (1960+s). The issue with Bregman-to-the-Astros is the existence of Jos Altuve. 63 228 lbs. Scouts say Cameron is instinctive as well, which undoubtedly comes from the tutelage of his father, Mike Cameron. Hi Im 9 and I ran a 18.43 60 yard is that good? Theres absolutely no wasted motion and his hands go straight to the ball. And he doesn't care [about his height]. A 60 yard dash time between 6.7 6.9 usually equate to an average runner on the playing field. 15. Altuve batted .276 in his first 57 big league games, .290 in his first full season in 2012. Tony Gwynn was another guy that was very similar in that way. For example, if you were hand timed, there is a good possibility that your time could vary .25 seconds which is huge in the 60. Greg Moore Ben Franklin (Philadelphia, 1977). (Photo by F. Carter Smith. I ran track in HS and competed at the state level. Altuve's elite defense aside, the Astros count on his hitting to make a deep playoff run. Having the opportunity to play with a [future] Hall of Famer like Miguel Cabrera for a long time [in Detroit], the players that came over, it never failed, they would come over and after a couple -- two, three -- weeks, they would say, 'Man, I knew he was really good, but god, I didn't know he was that good.' Fuller's final score of 44 reps out of 50 was one short of the minimum required by the NFL combine. The second pitch, another breaking ball. Sleds? I am a Masters Athlete and Coach currently based in London UK. You're in good condition if you can outperform the average. An outstanding relay runner, he ran on a winning Penn Relays championship 4100-meter team in 1976 which set a state record, and also ran on state record indoor relays for 880 and one mile. In addition, they look for Infield/Outfield velocity, and pitching (in our sons case). Jim Hiserman - Developing 800m Runners: Identifying, Categorizing and Developing 400m-800m Type Athletes, Jim Hiserman - Developing Distance Runners Volume 2: A Systematic Approach to Developing Individual Success within a Dynamic Team Culture, Tony Holler's "Feed the Cats" Complete Sprint Training Program, Bud Winter & Arthur Lydiard MP3 [Download only]. Top athletes are capable of running 63 yards in a straight line. They are close to the ear and arent behind his back foot. Tony, I just wonder what his time might have been w spikes like the rest of the prepared guys. I ran a 6.56 and Im 64 225. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. The guy that was timing was about 80 years old so that could have a tiny amount of error. Hes a long shot with wheels. Our hottest hot takes two weeks into the MLB season. I know Im here for one reason and Ive got to make the most of it.. You are so full of shit? So, one day, I made a decision. Another pretty looking contact position. Most clubs strive for times in the "60" that are less than 7.00. The 60-yard dash is considered the most reliable measure of all-purpose ability in football. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kREZHmOR1bg, i ran a 7.2 at a recent showcase camp at app state as a rising junior and they rated me as a 7 on speed :(, You guys realize 4.4 is a really good 40 yd dashwhich would put 6.6 at a really good 60 timeif you fun under a 6.6 and its accurate maybe you ought to be a track star rather than a baseball player, My son ran a 5.9 60 and he is 12. Correa proposes on field after WS win Lets keep in mind that I am 32 years old and have not sprinted or excercised/ran in 4 years when I played for the Tacoma Tugs. Chase et all: My son ran a 6.4 / 60 on a track in track spikes using an electronic timer. His front knee is locked, his weight is on his back leg, his head is down. 7 seconds isnt really that fast. If In Sprinters Position My Coaches Said I Would Probaly Run 6.4-6.5. I suspect MLB 60 yd times are also ran in baseball cleats on grass and with handtimers. Unless you pitch 95mph or built like McGwire, the scouts only look at pure speed. 63 228 lbs. Jack: I dont know if you were directing your comment at me (your son doesnt run a 6.4), but you underestimate your audience. Straws 6.25 60-yard dash time makes him a freak on the basepaths, the type of statistical outlier that Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow loves. Make sure you keep working on hitting, throwing, and fielding. See if he can hit it.' wow nott 2 be cocky nd all but.. i ran 50meters in a 6.2 nd if u translatee that it makes it a 6.75 nd im only going into da 9th gradee. Houston Texans: 4 reasons Romeo Crennel is right coach right now, Houston Texans: The Most Underrated Sports Drought Ever, Houston Texans: J.J. 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Tuckers front leg is locked in, hes making contact in front of the plate, his head is down, and his back foot is up, allowing his hips to fire. In other words, theres speed and then theres Myles Straw speed. Stats. There has never been a more prolific base-stealer than the legendary Henderson, who swiped an MLB-record 1406 bases over his 25-year career and surpassing the 100-steals mark in three seasons. A benchmark widely used to measure the potential of a baseball player as a middle infielder or an outfielder is a 60-yard time of 6.8 seconds or lower. This is so ignorant its amazing. The 60 yard record at the Perfect Game National Showcase (Most prestegious Showcase in amature baseball) is 6.11 set by Mitchell Shifflett of VA in 2009 . Any other suggestions? We've expanded our play-by-play data for the 1914, 1921, 1922, and 1923 seasons. For instance, some are on grass, some on turf, some want you in cleats others do not, and hand times are used. He separates with his hands a pretty good amount from his ear, which is where his power comes from. Compare Jose Altuve or Jazz Chisholm Jr. and see side-by-side comparisons of season stats by day, week, or rest of season. His front leg is locked in at contact, his back foot is actually off the ground, which shows hes putting everything in the swing. The front leg is still bent, which keeps his hips from rotating and taking full advantage of his power. MLB Power Rankings: Who's the new No. This is entirely different then running in baseball cleats on turf or grass using handtimers or electronics. Greg , the schotts kid posted a 3.56, 3.6 and 3.7 home to first times this year! If your kid is only 11 years oldI think you are worrying too much. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses, Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. His back foot is up and off the ground, allowing his back hip to fire and generate power. Chuck Smith: Jeffery Demps ran a 6.53 / 60 metre.there is a huge difference between 60 yds and 60 metres. Both are members of the Houston Astros.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'sportsmanist_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_2',118,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-sportsmanist_com-medrectangle-3-0'); The fastest recorded 60-yard dash by a baseball player is 5.98 seconds, by Carl Lewis in 1983. Please dont forget the crash mats! Were trying to improve the quality of how to speed our son running abilities up. Try googling Evoshield baseball combine Virginia and VHSL track and field championships. The two competed together beginning in Maracay and many times in American League games. im a freshman and i run a 6.9 but thats because i have always been a track star from young but for a baseball player thasts actually really good. What is amazing to me as I read the negative posts, is that you and others truely believe that nobody else could be better or faster. My son is 15 years old. I just had a 14 year old run a 6.7 in a combine here in Richmond Virginia. Faster than the average MLB player. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. I was timed by my 102 year old blind grandma! My coach told me to go see a running coach and he told me that with training I 6.6-6.5 is a very attainable goal, your coach is wrong, with proper training you can get to 6.2 or better.. at your age i was running a 7.3 and now i run a 6.4.. must be proper training though. He plays center field, hits just south of .500 and has been a participant at the Perfect Game Showcase. It was a back field, and it was like him and eight other guys. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Most Major League Baseball (MLB) clubs look for times under 7.00 seconds. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. hey guys i am a sophmore in high school, i play middle infield mainly but i can play pretty much anywhere. Mid inf or CF will need to run 6.5 6.6 for top tier D1 baseball programs. 2 days ago i ran a 6.82 in grass with running shoes on, i did play football and i a currently trying out for baseball(center feild). I was 60, 190 lbs. Indoors, he equaled the state record for 60 yards with a hand-timed 6.2, and also became the outright record holder with automatic timing when he won the Philadelphia Track Classic scholastic title at 6.40. There are plenty of kids in high school who can run 6.4 to 6.6. Edgar Lebron- 6.25 (6.3 in perfect game) Why everyone so negative on KBF. Okay so I ran a 6.56 and Im a pretty big guy. Never forgot that day. SUMMARY Career WAR 46.5 AB 6305 Every day, he said, 'Omar, you've got to put the midget [in the lineup].' His front knee locks in and his hips stay closed off, which keeps his swing short and compact. My son is 10 years 8 months 411 80 lbs and runs a 4.49 30 yard and a 8.57 60 yard. The fastest 60 time in the mlb was a 6.18 by Bo Jackson .. its not impossible to run faster. He kept saying, 'Are you sure? In 13 seasons, he racked up 752 stolen bases - sixth most all time - with an 81 percent success rate. The NFL Hall of Famer played nine MLB seasons, tallying 186 stolen bases and leading the league with 14 triples in 1992. Its a display of pure speed, an electric jolt in a sport that often finds itself reduced to strikeouts and home runs these days. He also Told Me My Running Technique was horrible but I Just Had Natural Speed. I told him, 'Listen, you're a little guy. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. With a hand timer. A kid in texas named austin schotts posted a 6.30 and a 6.32 on grass from a baseball start,in Jan 2012 this year, is believed to be the fastest in the 2012 mlb draft. So, if you think Im one of those parents who exagerate everything, what if I told you I was an Olympic track athlete myself and that I played baseball? anyways do you think it is feasible to cut off around a whole second from the 60 yard dash time??? The five track-stars-turned-baseball-players below all had average track speeds faster than Hamiltons top 2017 speed. The time is also the second-fastest among wide receivers. BTW you have to run a 6.7 to even qualify for the state championship. I would like to know if my 6.81 is a good time for a MIF 16 years old in Highschool i only throw about 81 across the IF so hopefully that improves, but anyway KBF your another one of those parents who thinks thier kid is the best at everything but reallly your probably exaggerating everythingmy bad i ment to say i run a 4.31 60 yard dash<3. Do not know how to explain it but have seen it work. But you still have to throw a baseball, and hit one at 90mph! Normally, you would tell a guy like him, 'Man, go with the pitch, make sure you stride toward the pitcher.' Recently, I ran a 6.35 on grass with ALL white Chuck Taylors. Ask any baseball fan who MLB's fastest player is and the answer will pretty much always be the same: Billy Hamilton. Nobody ever pegged Jose Altuve as a future major leaguer just by looking at him. so your kid is faster then any MLB ever !!!! Just got back from a baseball tryout my 14 year old ran 60 yard dash consistently in 6.7 sec. Straw is not complaining though. He recently ran a 6.70, hand timed, on grass, wearing baseball cleats. I'm 17 and I run it in 6.4 seconds. Straws proven to be a quick study. These are impressive. I think you should open up some other avenues of player evaluation. So, when you compare a 6.4 or 6.5 to MLB, please understand this subtle difference. I bet every single one of you would pick up a few tenths if a bear was chasing your a$$, I ran a 6.7 with a laser time. You still have to know how to hit, field, throw and play the game etc. Date of Birth: May 6, 1990 (32 years old) Place of Birth: Maracay, Venezuela. That was published in Baseball America magazine in 2000 and I was also rated the fastest baserunner in the Angels organization for that year. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. and whats he at now in the 60? Free Agent: 2025, Agents: Boras Corporation Previously: Octagon, More Jose Altuve Pages at Baseball Reference. Not saying he is fastest kid on earth in cleats (although he has been gunned at 88mph), but 6.4 would be crazy speed in thos conditions. For me, to be able the last three years to watch him grow, develop a relationship with him, see how he's impacted his teammates, hopefully he can add an MVP to that trophy case here this season.".