What is a good pitching velocity for my age?

Use the chart below for the 25th through 90th percentile at each age. The 90th percentile and up is the Elite band; average sits between the 25th and 50th.

Should young pitchers chase velocity?

Command and healthy mechanics come first. Velocity tends to follow growth and strength, and overthrowing raises injury risk — track it, but do not sacrifice arm health to add a couple of miles per hour.

Why is my radar reading different at the same effort?

Readings vary with the device, distance and whether it captures out-of-hand or crossing-the-plate speed. Keep the setup consistent when you compare over time.

Pitching Velocity by Age

Fastball velocity climbs quickly through the youth and high-school years. Compare a pitcher's velo against typical ranges by age, or read the full percentile chart below.

Pitching velocity

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Pitching velocity by age

Percentiles reflect out-of-hand fastball velocity. Numbers are sample placeholders for layout — replace them with a cited dataset before using them to evaluate a pitcher.

Pitching velocity percentiles by age
Age	25th (mph)	50th (mph)	75th (mph)	90th (mph)
8	34	38	42	45
9	38	42	46	49
10	42	46	50	53
11	45	50	55	58
12	49	54	59	62
13	53	58	63	67
14	57	62	67	71
15	61	66	71	75
16	64	70	76	80
17	68	74	80	84
18	72	78	84	88

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Sources

Last reviewed September 11, 2026. Rules and manufacturer charts change — verify against current official sources each season.

Pitching Velocity by Age

Pitching velocity

Pitching velocity by age

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Age	25th (mph)	50th (mph)	75th (mph)	90th (mph)
8	34	38	42	45
9	38	42	46	49
10	42	46	50	53
11	45	50	55	58
12	49	54	59	62
13	53	58	63	67
14	57	62	67	71
15	61	66	71	75
16	64	70	76	80
17	68	74	80	84
18	72	78	84	88

Age	25th (mph)	50th (mph)	75th (mph)	90th (mph)
8	34	38	42	45
9	38	42	46	49
10	42	46	50	53
11	45	50	55	58
12	49	54	59	62
13	53	58	63	67
14	57	62	67	71
15	61	66	71	75
16	64	70	76	80
17	68	74	80	84
18	72	78	84	88

Age	25th (mph)	50th (mph)	75th (mph)	90th (mph)
8	34	38	42	45
9	38	42	46	49
10	42	46	50	53
11	45	50	55	58
12	49	54	59	62
13	53	58	63	67
14	57	62	67	71
15	61	66	71	75
16	64	70	76	80
17	68	74	80	84
18	72	78	84	88