Bat Speed to Exit Velocity Calculator

Formula

To calculate the exit velocity:

\[ Ve = MF \times PS + (1 + MF) \times BS \]

Where:

\(Ve\) is the Exit Velocity (mph)
\(MF\) is the Material Factor
\(PS\) is the Pitch Speed (mph)
\(BS\) is the Bat Speed (mph)

What is Exit Velocity?

Exit velocity is the speed at which the ball leaves the bat after being hit. It is a crucial metric in baseball and softball, as it directly correlates with the distance the ball will travel. Higher exit velocities generally result in harder-hit balls and more extra-base hits.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Material Factor (\(MF\)) = 0.2
Pitch Speed (\(PS\)) = 90 mph
Bat Speed (\(BS\)) = 70 mph

Using the formula:

\[ Ve = 0.2 \times 90 + (1 + 0.2) \times 70 = 18 + 84 = 102 \, \text{mph} \]

The Exit Velocity is 102 mph.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Material Factor (\(MF\)) = 0.2
Pitch Speed (\(PS\)) = 85 mph
Bat Speed (\(BS\)) = 75 mph

Using the formula:

\[ Ve = 0.2 \times 85 + (1 + 0.2) \times 75 = 17 + 90 = 107 \, \text{mph} \]

The Exit Velocity is 107 mph.