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Range of Speed (in MPH) for Various Fastpitch Softball Pitches by Age Group
Notes
- These are speeds out of the hand (close to pitcher). Some guns and devices (like radar balls and glove radar), while "accurate", measure speeds closer to the plate (which is slower).
- (a) Per Mize Fastpitch
- (b) Per Fastpitching.com
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10U |
11-12 |
13-14 |
15-16 17-18
High School |
College/ Pro |
Fastball (a)
(top speed)
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37-41
(43-46) |
44-47
(50-53) |
46-49
(52-55) |
50-56
(54-61) |
59-64
(65-72) |
Fastball (b)
(top speed)
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38-42
(48-53 50s are rare) |
44-50
(53-59 upper 50s rare) |
49-54
(56-61) |
53-57
(60-68 high 60s rare) |
n/a |
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