Minimum Standards to Tryout for the 2008 Olympic Team
Infielders/Outfielders (Must meet each of the following)
Bat Speed ? 50 mph (min)
Run Home to 1st ? 2.95 sec. (max)
Throwing Speed ? 55 mph (min)
Run Home to Home ? 12.5 sec. (max)
Push-ups ? 30
Pitchers (Consistent speed for any three of the following)
Fastball ? 63 mph (min)
Riseball ? 60 mph (min)
Change-up ? 45 mph or 18 mph slower than maximum pitch speed
Curveball ? 60 mph (min)
Dropball ? 63 mph (min)
Catchers (Must meet each of the following)
Throw Home to Second ? 2.0 sec. (max)
Throwing Speed ? 55 mph (min)
Run Home to Home ? 12.5 sec. (max)
Bat Speed ? 50 mph (min)
Run Home to 1st ? 2.95 sec. (max)
Push-ups ? 30