THROWING VELOCITY

Top Prospects Standardized Testing

For Coaches/Professionals

We are currently setting our final 2010 and 2011 combines schedule and have openings for locations. In order to host a combine you’ll need at least one regulation baseball field, preferably 2, parking for 200, access to electricity, and staging areas. If you are interested, please click the "Host A Combine" tab above, fill out the form and we will contact you shortly.

Our certified TPACT program offers a fabulous opportunity to engage with professional baseball trainers, coaches and prospects throughout the world. We have established rigid guidelines and a code of ethics for our staff of trainers and certified testers. If you are interested in getting involved, please click the "TPACT Certified Trainer" tab above, fill out the form and we will contact you shortly.

During 2010 and 2011 TPACT will conduct test combines in more than a dozen countries outside the U.S. and register more than 50,000 prospects' TPACT scores nationally. This data, including contact information for participants, will be made available to coaches and scouts. In order to have access to this data a prospective coach or scout must become a member by clicking the tab above and filling out the enclosed form.

Based on the sensitive nature of the data all new member’s current professional affiliation will be verified by a member of our staff prior to honoring the request. Please allow 3 business days to complete the process. You will receive an email from TPACT as soon are your membership is approved.

All TPACT professional members will have access to player data and contact information. As such only professionals currently employed in baseball as a coach, scout, or professional trainer may apply for membership.

THROWING VELOCITY

Description

A radar gun will be utilized to measure throwing velocities on flat ground from the pitcher’s stretch position with no shuffle, crow hop, or running start allowed. The athlete will perform 3 maximum throws from the pitcher’s stretch position into a net or screen. The radar gun will be positioned behind the athlete to record maximum velocity (mph) out of the athlete’s hand.

Correlation

Arm strength is one of the most highly regarded baseball skills and is significant to all positions. It is directly related to success on the field. POP times are a measure of both a catcher’s foot quickness and arm strength. A low POP time is a reliable indicator of a catcher’s ability to throw out base runners.

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