But he hit 15 homers in the minors in 2011, a precursor to what he has done over the past three seasons in the big leagues. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. An impressive/very good 60 time would be 6.4-6. His front knee is locked in at contact, his head is down, and his arms are extended. 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. Buxton was third, with 36. Bregman doesnt have the arm strength or the range to stick at short in the major leagues and Altuve isnt going anywhere. i recently went to a showcase and was clocked at 7.9 i know this is verrrryyyy slow. when I ran that. Your 81 volicity is good. He loves reading about sports, he loves watching it on television, and he loves playing them on the field. I had no idea that he was going to end up being here at this point. He can do it all. 60 yard dash: 6.77 (Via Perfect Game) Infield: 93 MPH (Via Perfect Game) Hitting: Quick, powerful, swing. 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 more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. He's been playing organized sports all his life, and he loves it even more now that he's an adult. As yu probably know by now when you go to a baseball combine type event they will want to see you hit, run 60, field/throw from SS if infielder and throw from OF if outfielder. Jose Altuve is on Instagram at josealtuve27. HINCH (Astros manager, 2015-present): "The first time I met him, he talked about wanting to be better. Get a life you goon. Most thought I ran track which I did not. At that time, I was doing international scouting and working with infielders. I think alot of people doubt your sons speed due to ignorance or their lack of ability. Michael Gupton shows us how he got his blazing fast speed and clocked in a record 5.59 second 60 yard dash at Perfect Game National Showcase.Watch the full P. We go grab dinners every once in a while, especially when we're on the road. Yeah speed would increase your chances but come on. I was on grass, in baseball cleats, laser timed, in whatever stance we wanted (I used 3 point with one hand up sprinters stance). I also played at a D1 school. That is the ideal position for your hands to be in at the completion of the load. Im guessing that was a good time because he was the second fastest for the day. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. I can play pretty much anywhere on the field but i am mainly a middle infielder. Of course. Unless you pitch 95mph or built like McGwire, the scouts only look at pure speed. These are impressive. Also throws 61 mph from 54 with .36 BB per inning, 1.41 SO per inning and 2.83 ERA. Carl Lewis holds the world record at 5.99. Being 16 and running a 6.4 is good and all, but wait til he gets his growth spurt and gains some weight. When you've got a guy like that who's willing to work every minute of the day, it makes my job easier knowing that people around me want to play this game, as well as just as much as I do. He has a long stride that generates lots of power. The Astros told him they had 15,000 dollars left over from their signings and offered it to him, if he wanted it. Some runners are even able to sprint down the field after catching the ball. He also Told Me My Running Technique was horrible but I Just Had Natural Speed. The conditions that day were sunny, probably in the 20 celsius range, dry and on well-groomed grass against other players in the organization in Mesa, Arizona. If you go against my old Canadian College equivalents: So, a 7.54 (or 7.3 HT) for a Track and Field 60 meter race would give you a sub 7 second 55 meter time, or a 60 yard dash (the difference is only 13 cm or 5 inches). 6.7 is very good time. Hinch inserted Hinch as a pinch runner in each of the Astros first two playoff games and Straws already delivering. Ha ha i ran a 6.82 when i was a junior i let you know what i get this year. Copyright 2020 - 2023 Sportsmanist Inc. Who has the fastest 40-yard dash in the 2021 draft? The D-Backs have the first overall pick and will take one of those two guys most likely, and I would take Cameron at #5. One of my trips down to Venezuela, the scout [the Astros' Pablo Torrealba] -- I knew him for a long time -- he told me he had a kid that, he was small but don't go by his size. He has a . A good 60 yard dash time would be 6.7-9. Notice how it was all the parents talking about their kids times and not the kids themselves??? I ran the 60 at Tartleton State University in Stephenville, Tx. you have to be mad to say an MLB player will run 5.9/6.0 if they were on track.that kind of time is faster than even usain bolts 60m.so what you are saying they also have a chance of running a 9.40 to 9.50 in a 100m dash, My son recently attened the DeMarini Top 96 camp and ran a 6.26 60. He's got one of the quickest set of hands in baseball. He did, however, set a Blue Jays single-season record with 60 stolen bases in 1984. There wasnt much "Prime Time" couldnt do. He has power to the gaps and he could lead the league in triples one day. The second time was 6.54. I ran a 6.56 and Im 64 225. A 60-yard dash timing of 6.7 to 6.9 seconds typically correlates to an average runner on the field. The second pitch, another breaking ball. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Btw: He recently ran a 4.39/40 in spikes on a tracklook up how fast that is! Any other suggestions? You never know.' he is the fastest in the mlb fastest player i have ever seen. What is important is the ability to score from second base to home plate with two outs! An impressive/very good 60 time would be 6.4-6. He ran at an average of 23.35 mph, but from the 60 meter to 80 meter marks, he reached a top speed of 27.79 mph (40.8 ft/s). Mookie Betts Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com We've expanded our play-by-play data for the 1914, 1921, 1922, and 1923 seasons. Jose Altuve had a .307 average over his career. Tucker doesnt look like the natural outfielder that Cameron does. Find out more. Every run is important.. For all of you saying that you run a 6.4 or 6.5 or even a 6.6 60 yd sprint you may want to be a little more realistic with yourselfs. I told him, 'Listen, you're a little guy. and whats he at now in the 60? Never forgot that day. If you want your kid to be the best he can be dont concentrate on speed. Free Agent: 2025, Agents: Boras Corporation Previously: Octagon, More Jose Altuve Pages at Baseball Reference. Recently, I ran a 6.35 on grass with ALL white Chuck Taylors. Does anybody realize that you have to be good at baseball in order to play in the MLB? He also displayed good speed as he reached top speed on all four of his attempts during the 20-yard shuttle test. Like it says above A 60 yard dash time between 6.7 6.9 usually equate to an average runner The fastest MLB players run barely faster than a 6.4 and I doubt your son is faster than most MLB Players. 60 meters is about 5.5 yds longer than 60 yds. The guy's in the cage every day. Pedrique remembers saying, "For a small guy, he can fly." Many thanks to him. Im an outfielder. Tucker, who happens to be the brother of recent Astros call up, Preston Tucker, is physically imposing. Baseball is not a weight contest. That picture right there is what hitters strive for. but they said every thing looked great and if i got faster i could play somewhere. But every time we'd go to the park, there was this smile that was on his face. However, still put in som time also doing 30 yard sprints. July 20, 2011 The top two runners in the 100-meter race at the 2012 Summer Olympics were also from America -- Tim Montgomery of Arkansas and Justin Gatlin of Florida State University. L.A. did everything right until Game 7 He will have the potential to do some damage at the major league level. You dont know someone faster than that yet you say 6.7 to 6.9 is average?! He ran a 9.6-second 100-yard dash (31.3 ft/s) in high school, but he never matured into the all-around talent for which the Angels hoped. Compare Jose Altuve or Jazz Chisholm Jr. and see side-by-side comparisons of season stats by day, week, or rest of season. "He can kind of hit the ball where he wants to do it. He did, and he impressed Pedrique, running a 60-yard dash in 6.29. They do love the power. This article is pretty much accurate most MLB players run in the 6.7-6.9 range unless you hit bombs for a living then above a 7 is fine. His hands dont go behind his back foot, so its not to the point of a mechanical error. i ran a 6.02 last winter with 2 pulled hamstrings and the summer prior to that a 5.88 with a torn ACL. Lastly, as you know speed isnt the only factor at becoming an MLB player. My friend from Madison Central was drafted to the Angels last year and he was running a 6.5-6.6. 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. It's amazing.". Good luck, its a difficult road to the show. By the way, I have seen players earn baseball scholarships on the 60 alone. I was 60, 190 lbs. Altuve was different compared to everybody else. You also have to hit, hit for power, field, and throw hard and accurate. Hand timers can be out as much as .25 which is huge when deciding if a player is fast or not. Who has the fastest 60 yard dash in the MLB? Why a 60 yard test for baseball? He also has been gunned at 92 mph. vs. WSN 5 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: 6.8 is fast, especialy in high tops. My little cousin just ran a 6.18 in the 60. and it was clocked, I am looking to play Division I baseball in college. Next at-bat, the opposing manager said, 'Why are the outfielders playing so deep? This can result in a long swing with many hitters, but Rodgers comes straight to the ball, so this hasnt become an issue. The Puerto Rican made his debut at 20 years old (Altuve was 21) and . The rookie finds himself in the locker right between Altuve and star shortstop Carlos Correa, which is sort of like being a minnow in a sea of whales. Edgar Lebron- 6.25 (6.3 in perfect game) @KBF, either you were lied, or youre an ignorant fool. With him, you see it time and time again and you say, 'All right, this guy is pretty good.' My 8th grade son just ran it at 7.26 so dont sweat it, just keep working on your speed / running and the speed will come. Hinchs new favorite toy. He does spend a lot of time in the video room watching pitchers, working on his swing. Most people around the baseball industry think the Astros will take hitters with both of their top five picks. My friend just ran a 60 yrd dash in 6.4 and he plays baseball and basketball!!! By your 40 time, looks like your 30 yard acceleration is good. back in 1987. How many career hits does Jose Altuve have? Conclusion: Sprint speed is a statistic that helps us contextualize speed in baseball. Stay positive and remeber one more thing. Im 63 195 and run a 6.4 on grass. The world record for 60 METERS is 6.3 secs by Maurice Green. 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