Softball Pitch Speed Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the softball pitch speed is:

\[ \text{PS} = \left(\frac{D}{T}\right) \times \left(\frac{3600}{5280}\right) \]

Where:

\( \text{PS} \) is the pitch speed (miles per hour).
\( D \) is the pitching distance (feet).
\( T \) is the pitch time (seconds).

What is Softball Pitch Speed?

Softball pitch speed refers to the velocity at which a softball travels from the pitcher’s hand to home plate. This metric is crucial in the sport of softball as it affects how much time a batter has to react to the pitch. While faster pitch speeds can be more difficult for batters to hit, a pitcher's control and variety in pitching are also key to success.

Example Calculation

Let's consider an example:

Pitching Distance (D): 43 feet
Pitch Time (T): 0.4 seconds

Using the formula to calculate the pitch speed:

\[ \text{PS} = \left(\frac{43}{0.4}\right) \times \left(\frac{3600}{5280}\right) \approx 73.16 \text{ miles per hour} \]

This means that the pitch speed for this scenario is approximately 73.16 miles per hour.