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Fastpitch softball, using the 20–80 tools adapted to its game.

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  • Fastpitch
discipline
1
Performance indicators
13
Scouting parameters
8
Evaluation criteria
6
Softball · discipline

Fastpitch

Seven-inning fastpitch softball.

11 Positions
Format
9 v 9 · 7 innings
Categories
WomenMen
Competition
League · Tournament · College / university
Age & level
U9–U12 (grassroots)U13–U16U17–U19U21 / U23SeniorMasters / veterans
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Positions

Battery2

  • Pitcher
  • Catcher

Infield4

  • First base
  • Second base
  • Third base
  • Shortstop

Outfield3

  • Left field
  • Centre field
  • Right field

Other2

  • Designated hitter
  • Flex / designated player
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Performance indicators

↑Higher is better↓Lower is better

Hitting6

  • Batting average ↑
  • On-base percentage ↑
  • Slugging percentage ↑
  • OPS ↑
  • Strikeout rate % ↓
  • Exit velocity km/h ↑

Pitching5

  • ERA ↓
  • WHIP ↓
  • Strikeouts per 7 innings ↑
  • Pitch velocity km/h ↑
  • Spin rate rpm ↑

Defence1

  • Pop time (catchers) s ↓

Running1

  • Home-to-first time s ↓
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Scouting parameters

Hitting

  • Bat speed & path
  • Plate discipline & approach
  • Slap hitting & short game

Pitching

  • Pitch mix & command
  • Delivery & repeatability

Defence

  • Hands & footwork

Running

  • Baserunning instincts

Character

  • Makeup
04

Rankings & records

Ranking method League table

Standings by win percentage.

Competition records
  • Home runs in a season
  • Strikeouts in a season
  • Perfect games
05

Achievements

  • League & cup titles
  • Promotions
  • National-team caps
  • Youth international selections
  • Individual awards
  • Team of the season
  • All-star selections
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Video requirements

  • HittingOpen-side angle, game at-bats.
    Required
  • Pitching (windmill)Side and catcher angles with velocity reading.
    Required
07

Evaluation

Method 20–80 scouting tools

Five tools on the 20–80 scale, calibrated to softball distances and velocities.

20Poor40Below average50Average60Plus70Plus-plus80Elite
Criteria
  • Hit (contact)
  • Power
  • Run (speed)
  • Arm
  • Field
  • Overall future potential (OFP)

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