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Pitchers
        MetricD1 (Power 5)D1 (Mid-Major)D2NAIAD3JUCO
Fastball Velocity88-95+85-9082-8880-8678-8480-86
Secondary Pitches2-3 plus2 solid1-2 developing1-21-21-2
CommandLocates allBoth sidesStrikesStrikesStrikesStrikes
ERA (HS/JUCO)<1.501.50-2.502.00-3.002.50-3.502.50-3.502.00-3.50
Hitters
        MetricD1 (Power 5)D1 (Mid-Major)D2NAIAD3JUCO
Exit Velocity95+90-9588-9285-9082-8885-90
Batting Average (HS).400+.350-.400.350+.325+.300+.350+
Home Runs (season)8-12+5-83-62-52-43-6
OBP.500+.450+.425+.400+.375+.425+
Infielders
        MetricD1 (Power 5)D1 (Mid-Major)D2NAIAD3JUCO
Arm Strength85-9582-8880-8578-8275-8078-84
60-Yard Dash6.4-6.76.7-6.96.8-7.16.9-7.27.0-7.36.9-7.2
Home to 1B (L)4.0-4.24.2-4.34.2-4.44.3-4.54.3-4.54.2-4.4
Home to 1B (R)4.1-4.34.3-4.44.3-4.54.4-4.64.4-4.64.3-4.5
Outfielders
        MetricD1 (Power 5)D1 (Mid-Major)D2NAIAD3JUCO
Arm Strength90-10087-9285-9082-8780-8582-88
60-Yard Dash6.3-6.66.6-6.86.7-7.06.8-7.16.9-7.26.8-7.1
Catchers
        MetricD1 (Power 5)D1 (Mid-Major)D2NAIAD3JUCO
Pop Time1.8-1.951.95-2.052.0-2.12.05-2.152.1-2.22.05-2.15
Arm Strength80-85+78-8275-8073-7870-7573-78
BlockingEliteAbove avgSolidSolidDevelopingSolid
Academic Requirements
        LevelCore CoursesGPA (min)SAT (avg)ACT (avg)
NCAA D1162.31200-1400+24-30+
NCAA D2162.21100-130022-28
NCAA D3VariesVaries1200-1500+24-34+
NAIAHS + 2.02.0950-118018-24
JUCOHS diplomaOpenNot requiredNot required

        💡 The "Money Tool" Rule

        Sometimes one elite tool gets you recruited even if other numbers are average:
        Pitcher: Fastball 90+ mph
Catcher: Pop time 1.95 or below
Center Fielder: 60-yard 6.5 or faster
Corner Infielder: Exit velocity 90+ mph
Outfielder: Arm strength 90+ mph

    

        🎯 What coaches really look for (beyond numbers)

        Projectability, baseball IQ, competitive mindset, coachability, and hustle.
    

        Dream Hammer Media – Former D1 athlete, Vacaville CA

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Metric	D1 (Power 5)	D1 (Mid-Major)	D2	NAIA	D3	JUCO
Fastball Velocity	88-95+	85-90	82-88	80-86	78-84	80-86
Secondary Pitches	2-3 plus	2 solid	1-2 developing	1-2	1-2	1-2
Command	Locates all	Both sides	Strikes	Strikes	Strikes	Strikes
ERA (HS/JUCO)	<1.50	1.50-2.50	2.00-3.00	2.50-3.50	2.50-3.50	2.00-3.50

Metric	D1 (Power 5)	D1 (Mid-Major)	D2	NAIA	D3	JUCO
Exit Velocity	95+	90-95	88-92	85-90	82-88	85-90
Batting Average (HS)	.400+	.350-.400	.350+	.325+	.300+	.350+
Home Runs (season)	8-12+	5-8	3-6	2-5	2-4	3-6
OBP	.500+	.450+	.425+	.400+	.375+	.425+

Metric	D1 (Power 5)	D1 (Mid-Major)	D2	NAIA	D3	JUCO
Arm Strength	85-95	82-88	80-85	78-82	75-80	78-84
60-Yard Dash	6.4-6.7	6.7-6.9	6.8-7.1	6.9-7.2	7.0-7.3	6.9-7.2
Home to 1B (L)	4.0-4.2	4.2-4.3	4.2-4.4	4.3-4.5	4.3-4.5	4.2-4.4
Home to 1B (R)	4.1-4.3	4.3-4.4	4.3-4.5	4.4-4.6	4.4-4.6	4.3-4.5

Metric	D1 (Power 5)	D1 (Mid-Major)	D2	NAIA	D3	JUCO
Arm Strength	90-100	87-92	85-90	82-87	80-85	82-88
60-Yard Dash	6.3-6.6	6.6-6.8	6.7-7.0	6.8-7.1	6.9-7.2	6.8-7.1