The Difference Between Bat Speed and Bat Velocity
It is crazy how the diamond sports world of softball and baseball is falling in love with metrics. There is exit velocity, spin rate, launch angle....so many metrics. Let me say two things about metrics. I personally do love them. They tell me a lot about the hitter and I have learned a lot about hitting by just observing the metrics of really good hitters and hitters that aren't really good. However, there are so many components that go into the ability to be a very good hitter that can't be measured. Always has been and always will. So, balance is the key. Don't fall in love with Metrics to the point you don't use your eyes or your instincts. With this said, let's talk about two metrics that we now have the ability to measure and are very important to the success of a hitter. Bat Speed and Bat Velocity . First a general definition of each: Bat Velocity: Many call this bat speed. I like to refer to it as bat velocity since it is measured in miles p