This converter and calculator requires the use of Javascript enabled and capable browsers. This calculator is designed to show the average speed of a baseball pitched from the mound to the plate. Obviously the best way to determine the speed is with a radar gun. However, if you don't happen to have one but do have a good stopwatch, here is the math that is involved. Enter the distance value from the pitcher's rubber plate to home plate by selecting the proper league designation or by manual entry. Then enter the time value from the time the pitcher releases the ball until it crosses the plate. (It will be fast! Have your stop watch ready...) Click the stopwatch when the ball is released by the pitcher and when it arrives at the plate to get that value. Click on Calculate Speed. The Calculate buttons and the Clear Values buttons may be used for another calculation. See our Baseball Pitching Speed Base Stealing Advantage Calculator for pitching speed and base stealing advantage information, and our Baseball Running Speed Calculator for home to first speed information.
Pitched Baseball Speed Calculated by Distance and Time
