Exit Velocity (EV)
Also known as: exit speed, EV
Exit velocity is how fast the ball comes off the bat, in mph. It is a ceiling metric — the harder you hit it, the farther it can go.
Exit velocity sets the maximum possible distance for a batted ball; pairing it with the right launch angle is what turns hard contact into hits. Higher EV comes from better bat path and sequencing, not just strength. Typical benchmarks rise with level — youth 55–65 mph, high school 75–85, college 85–92, professional 88–100+.
Example — On a bat sensor or hitting monitor
A line drive measured at 95 mph off the bat has high exit velocity and a strong chance of falling for a hit.
Why it matters
EV is the honest ceiling of your power. SwingVantage helps you see whether more distance needs more speed or a better launch angle.
Related terms
- Launch Angle (Batting)Launch angle in batting is the vertical angle the ball leaves the bat. Roughly 10–25° produces the hardest, most productive contact.
- Bat SpeedBat speed is how fast the barrel is moving at contact, in mph. It contributes to exit velocity alongside bat path and where on the barrel you make contact.
- BarrelA barrel is a batted ball with both high exit velocity and an optimal launch angle at the same time — the combination most likely to become an extra-base hit.
- Hard-Hit RateHard-hit rate is the percentage of batted balls hit above a set exit-velocity threshold (typically 95 mph in MLB, adjusted by level). It is a better measure of contact quality than batting average.
Related guides & benchmarks
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