What Speeds Do Scouts Look For In A Prospect?

Timing the 60 Yard Dash
When it comes to evaluating speed, there are Major League clubs who make it mandatory for their scouts to run prospects in the 60-yard dash. Most clubs look for times under 7.00 in the "60". Times of 6.7 - 6.9 usually equate to an average runner on the playing field. Of course anything faster is considered above average.

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