High school pitchers often ask the question: How fast do I have to throw to be recruited by a college team? Division I recruits throw in the high 80s to low 90s College recruits who throw 92+ often get drafted Velocity Examples: RHPs on the UCLA 2012 roster threw an average of 91.5 mph , while RHPs on the Washington State roster threw only 85.5 mph in high school. Both teams play in the PAC-12 conference, which is one of the premiere leagues for college baseball. UCLA won the College World Series in 2013 with their dominant pitching. RHP vs LHP velocity In general, RHPs throw 3 to 5 mph faster than LHPs in high school. In the MLB, RHPs average about 1 mph faster than a LHPs. Switch Pitcher A switch pitcher with good mechanics usually throws 3-5 mph faster with their dominant hand (typically right-handed). Switch pitchers tend to throw in the low to mid 80s in high school. Perfect Game USA posts information on the average vel...
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