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Understanding Exit Velo by Age Exit Velocity by Age Charts What Drives Exit Velocity Why the Number Matters to Coaches and Scouts How to Measure and Raise Your Exit Velo Gear Up With BRUCE BOLT At a Glance: A good exit velocity by age falls near 45 to 55 mph for an 8 to 10 year old youth player, 60 to 70 at 13 and 14, 78 to 88 for varsity high schoolers, and 88 to 95 for college players. Elite players in each age group sit eight to twelve ticks higher. Tee readings run above live at-bats, so the...

You want to BE BETTER… New year, new you—right? As the clock nears midnight on New Year’s Eve, it marks the transition into a new era of endless possibilities. “THIS year, it’s going to stick,” we tell ourselves. We envision the canvas of the “new me” just waiting for the vibrant strokes of wholesale change. We will shed old habits and negative thinking, and that dang 20 extra pounds. It’s not just about setting resolutions, it is a profound shift in mindset and a fundamental change in our DNA! We will hunt down our wildest dreams with relentless passion, radiate...

Baseball and softball both possess some of the hardest skills to learn in sports. Whether it is hitting a spinning ball hurled at 90+ mph, placing pitches in the corner of a tiny strike zone, or having just 4 seconds from the time the ball leaves the bat to make the play at first for the out – the two sports undoubtedly call for extreme talent on both sides. Today, we will take a closer look at the differences between the two sports and try to answer the ultimate question – “Is softball harder to play than baseball?” To answer...

Throwing a baseball is one of, if not the most, fundamental skills to learn when you start playing baseball. Whether you play in the field, are a pitcher, or a catcher, it is essential for every player to know how to throw a baseball. This guide will take you through everything you need to know about throwing a baseball. From the basics of throwing to pitching, and how BRUCE BOLT can help you along the way. Let’s jump right in. Stay in the know The Basics of Throwing a Baseball As you are reading, you may think to yourself: I...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tanner Carson | Baseball Player (@raised_in_baseball) Tanner Carson of @raised_in_baseball on Instagram and YouTube treated himself to an exclusive unboxing experience with some of his favorite BRUCE BOLT gear. If you're on the lookout for exceptional presents for the athletes in your elite sports family, your search ends here. Not sure what the right present is for the athlete on your list? Take cues from Tanner's list below or elevate your gift-giving game with our BRUCE BOLT Gift Cards. They're guaranteed to be right every time. Stay in the know 1....

@anabruni.softball Little Christmas Goodie Box from @brucebolt.us 🥹⚡️🫶🏻 unbox with me! #unboxing #christmas #chrisrmaspresents #giftguide #sports #athletegifts #softball #baseball ♬ Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee Ana Bruni is a professional softball player for the Texas Smoke, and she recently did an unboxing of the BRUCE BOLT gear she got for Christmas! If you're still shopping for presents for the athletes in your life, go no further. We've got the gifts you need listed below to make a memory for the holidays. Stay in the know During our Christmas Sale, all of the items in this video are...