Good luck, its a difficult road to the show. . Chase et all: My son ran a 6.4 / 60 on a track in track spikes using an electronic timer. Just got back from a baseball tryout my 14 year old ran 60 yard dash consistently in 6.7 sec. Josh: Yes, my son does run 6.4 on a track using electronic timers and he most recently ran a 6.85 on grass in baseball cleats. He can pinpoint where he wants to hit it. Hes a little upright and theres not much explosiveness in that position, but with his speed it doesnt really matter. 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. How many career hits does Jose Altuve have? :) I had no idea that he was going to end up being here at this point. He's been playing organized sports all his life, and he loves it even more now that he's an adult. Anyways, for those throwing out random 6.4, 6.3 times, Im pretty doubtful. This gives an example of a sprinters speed in HS. Find out more. OMAR LOPEZ (Astros Venezuelan Summer League manager in 2007): "We had a lot of players with one year of service, two years of service that had to play ahead of Altuve. If In Sprinters Position My Coaches Said I Would Probaly Run 6.4-6.5. Altuve definitely wasn't that guy. "You've got pitchers that can pinpoint where they want to throw it. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. 6. He stays within his capabilities, and that's the hardest thing to do for any big leaguer -- understanding what you can do and can't do. 55 meters is 5 inches longer than 60 yards. My son is a 14 yr old 9th grader and he just ran a 6.8 in the 60 yd dash. It was in the [rookie-level] Appalachian League [in 2009]. Parachutes? 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Jack: I dont know if you were directing your comment at me (your son doesnt run a 6.4), but you underestimate your audience. What was Will Fuller's 40-yard dash time? His current contract terms are 7 yrs/$163.5M (18-24). In addition to being important for itself, the 60-yard dash can also be useful tool in predicting which players will succeed at other positions. 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.". 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. The only other player who scored below 45 reps is former Patriots receiver David Patten who had 43 back in 2009. An impressive/very good 60 time would be 6.4-6. They are close to the ear and arent behind his back foot. Unfortunately, the Washington experiment was a colossal failure; his track speed never translated to baseball and he was caught stealing 64.9 percent of the time. Scouts who are trained to never judge a player specifically by stature and size found it difficult to get beyond their initial impression when he took the field. 2. I was on grass, in baseball cleats, laser timed, in whatever stance we wanted (I used 3 point with one hand up sprinters stance). ), Alex Bregman always goes all out for the Houston Astros. As soon as you accept defeat, you have been defeated. He looked like he was a 22-, 23-year-old kid.". However, Rodgers has clean footwork, soft hands, and a fantastic arm. 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. 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. Copyright 2020 - 2023 Sportsmanist Inc. Who has the fastest 40-yard dash in the 2021 draft? I didn't know who he was, but he was in the back and he'd talk constantly in Spanish. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. After running a then-world record 5.8-second 60-yard dash in 1972 and posting a 9.2-second 100-yard dash (32.6 ft/s) in 1974, Athletics owner Charlie Finley decided to make Washington the teams "designated runner." Who is the fastest wide receiver in the 2021 draft? If you run a 6.5 G-d bless you youre fast. Tatis back to Padres with suspension ending Thu. Data Provided By It goes down on the scorecard as a simple steal of second base. The timing and filming were by an independent party. The time is also the second-fastest among wide receivers. Unless you pitch 95mph or built like McGwire, the scouts only look at pure speed. Do you have a blog? His feet are slightly open, his shoulders are closed off. Everybody ran faster when they were 140lbs. However, still put in som time also doing 30 yard sprints. Most clubs look for times under 7.00 in the "60". Only 14 players were timed at 6.99 or faster (or about 7.5% who showed up for the test). Whats up guys! The 60-yard dash is a sprint covering 60 yards (54.86 m). Daz Cameron/OF/Eagles Landing Christian Academy (GA). The Bear's lost their first game without him when he was sidelined by injury in 2014. Apparently, according to one of the coaches I ran a sub-6.20 earlier that day but in Baseball America magazine it listed me as 6.28 and possibly the fastest Canadian player ever. The 60-yard dash is considered the most reliable measure of all-purpose ability in football. By comparison, the immortal Mike Trout clocked a 6.30 60-yard time. MLB players run in baseball cleats and on grass or turfnot cundusive to the best times. He makes a few good points: yes, there are pure track guys that can run faster than fast baseball players. He's not Aaron Judge. Hes only 18 and hes skinny, so who knows what he could turn into if he fills out his frame. Jose Altuve had 1,935 hits over his career. -> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffery_Demps. He has won 1 Gold Glove award, 1 MVP award, 5 Silver . I ran track in HS and competed at the state level. Buxton was third, with 36. 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. Recently, he has been clocked around a 6.42 (past summer) and 6.28 (this season) as a junior in college (fastest in conference). Unless we communicate the conditions, there is no way to accurately compare. He is an above average runner and an exceptional athlete. The winning time in the 55 for the state of Virginia high school championships was a 6.3. Houston Astros (majors, 10-day IL), Born: There are way faster runners in life/around the world than baseball players. 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. We were talking baserunning. Many thanks to him. Make sure you keep working on hitting, throwing, and fielding. It's incredible to hear him before an at-bat say, 'Hey, watch this, I'm going to flip it right over here,' and he does it. But hell get the chance to run. I know the owner, and have seen the product, and its pretty good. In 6.15 seconds Corbin Carroll's two-run home run At the 2019 Perfect Game National Showcase, the California prep kid had the quickest 60-yard dash (6.15 seconds) and uses his speed to make things happen on the bases and cover ground in center field. Speed is important but not the defining attribute because some positions dont require speed (like catchers, pitchers, 3B and 1B). I was 60, 190 lbs. How olds your son? ;). I ran a 6.8 60 yard dash last week. Are you the 2021 FanSided Sports Fan of the Year? 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. your son does not run a 6.4 that would put him in class with some of the worlds best atheleats and mam your son is only 14 you lie lie lie, When posting your times, can you specify the conditions that you were timed under please. Altuve took it. 2022 Houston Astros. For example, my brother ran a 7.0 his senior year of highschool. JAKE MARISNICK (Astros outfielder, 2014-present): "I mean, it's hard to pinpoint just one thing. Again, very basic stance. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. He will have the potential to do some damage at the major league level. I bet Michael Bourn could do around 6.2. my son ran a 14.8 backwards blindfolded. Jose Altuve has played for 2 teams; the Houston Astros and Houston Astros. ", JEFF LUHNOW (Astros general manager, 2011-present): "The first time I saw him and the first time he wowed me, it was both the same time. Jose Altuve had 192 home runs over his career. Yes KBF son he is very fast and his time can be legit for someone that is very fast at his age. Its what Myles Straw does. over 150 athletes there. His front knee locks in and his hips stay closed off, which keeps his swing short and compact. 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). Densan. A double or triple entails running in a curved fashion, sort of like question mark (? Correa proposes on field after WS win By the way, I have seen players earn baseball scholarships on the 60 alone. For instance, some are on grass, some on turf, some want you in cleats others do not, and hand times are used. I had no clue what to expect or how to prepare. With a top speed over 10 ft/s faster than Hamilton, if the two athletes hypothetically ran the 390-foot distance around the bases at top speed, Bolt would be safe at home while Hamilton hustles into third. You are correct. just shut upyou obviously lack in the speed department and wont even be able to make a decent high school team with that kind of time, so dont come here and embarrass yourself by posting that. There are plenty of kids in high school who can run 6.4 to 6.6. Im a single mom trying to learn as much as possible to help him chase his dream of MLB. DALLAS KEUCHEL (Astros pitcher, 2012-present): "When I first signed, I got a glimpse of him in short-season A-ball for a month [in Troy, New York]. How fast did Brian Urlacher run the 40-yard dash? Greg Moore Ben Franklin (Philadelphia, 1977). For all intents and purposes, Washington wasn't a baseball player. Not being prepared because of lack of knowledge lol my 15 yr old ran a 6.8 on indoor rubber track in his worn out high tops. I regret everyday that I gave up so fast, especially when Terry Hardke was paying my way through his baseball training camps. His minor league steal totals jumped from 21 in 2016 to 38 in 2017 to 70 (in 79 attempts) this year. Andrew got drafted 2012 7th rd by arizona diamond backs.. and fernelys 16thrd by atlanta braves i believe 6.7-6.9 is required (its not a time to be proud of though unless your a catcher or pitcher. Your son most likely does not run a 6.4 in a 60. 9. The grass he was running on was rough. Again, picture perfect from Rodgers. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Houston Sports and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. I just had a 14 year old run a 6.7 in a combine here in Richmond Virginia. Potential top 10 round pick and/or highest level college prospect. Dee Gordon: 123 2. You also have to hit, hit for power, field, and throw hard and accurate. By your 40 time, looks like your 30 yard acceleration is good. My friend from Madison Central was drafted to the Angels last year and he was running a 6.5-6.6. The NFL Hall of Famer played nine MLB seasons, tallying 186 stolen bases and leading the league with 14 triples in 1992. Pasteur, who was the 2018 Atlantic 10 Conference player of the year in his first season at George Washington after transferring from Indiana, ran a 6.2-second 60-yard dash before the Draft and routinely clocked 3.9-second times to first base from the right side of the plate. He could outrun Jesus, Hey guys im a sophmore in high school, and i recently ran a 7.9 60 yard dash in the outfield with hand timers. Please dont forget the crash mats! We do workouts three days a week warrior run, three cone, four cone, Yankee drill, powerballs, etc. Jose Altuve had a .307 average over his career. We're like brothers out there. (If Straw makes the roster and isnt replaced by a extra pitcher who is likely to go largely unused.) He has the arm strength of a corner outfielder, the speed of a center fielder. 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. We have a freshman in HS ran a 6.8 and this year he ran a 6.5 as a sophomore, these were hand times. If someone on here is telling you there is no way that you can run faster than a specific time you mentioned, REMEMBER, its not upon you to prove to them your abilities. back in 1987. So, these are facts if I didnt want to draw attention to him, I would tell you more specifics. By doing this your second half of the 60 will get faster and you will run the 60 even faster. It was low. The 60 yard test, like the 40 yard dash, is subject to discrepancies with hand timing. Astros embrace, enjoy their moment "It appears it could be a while," Astros manager . The division I standard for a MIF is around 6.7 6.9. No dis respect, the times you are stating would make you at the least a national class sprinter. 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). ), The Astros certainly look like the loosest and most confident team in the playoffs. Who has the fastest 60 yard dash in the MLB? They might even need to try out for another position before finding a home on the field. Heres an article from the PA hall of fame. If possible have someone time you in both flying 30s and acceleration 30s so you can monitor progress. He has exceeded my expectations of how good of a ballplayer he is. Latest on Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Jose Altuve is on Instagram at josealtuve27. Sleds? Speed can not be taught, only slightly helped with the right mechanics and by running smoothly. Then he goes into his power and starts driving balls the other way and hitting balls over the fence. In fact, he registered 190 or more just three times in his 17-year career. my coach who used to be a scout said thats hat colleges look for. Throw him a fastball. But he's just an incredible talent.". The issue with Bregman-to-the-Astros is the existence of Jos Altuve. For example, if a wide receiver runs under 6.0 seconds in the drill, then they have some speed to go along with their big body. Altuve is a native of Maracay, Venezuela, and grew up there. Line drive hitter. I ran a 7.04 60 yard and im in 8th grade. Im 63 195 and run a 6.4 on grass. Sophomore in high school// 63 215// Baylor school. By comparison, the immortal Mike Trout. 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