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The Softball CV a coach values
There's no universal UTR-style rating. Coaches recruit on radar/clock-measured metrics: velo, exit velo, pop time, home-to-first.
Softball has no universal numeric rating like tennis's UTR. Coaches rely on club/travel-ball reputation, showcase/camp performance and platform profiles (NCSA, SportsRecruits, FieldLevel), plus rankings like Extra Inning / FloSoftball and the NFCA network. So a European substitutes the missing rating with radar- and clock-verified metrics.
What they recruit on, by position: pitch velocity (mph) plus movement and a real changeup; exit velo off the tee and live; arm velocity (infield/outfield/catcher); catcher pop time to 2B; and home-to-first (faster for LH/slappers).
Directional level benchmarks (women's; recruiting-service estimates, NOT official NCAA standards — they vary by source, verify with your own source):
| Metric | Power-4 | Mid/low D1 | D2 | D3/NAIA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitch velo | 66-72 | 57-66 | 56-62 | 53-60 |
| Exit velo tee | 75-83 | 65-76 | 64-72 | 62-70 |
| Pop time to 2B (s) | 1.65-1.85 | 1.80-2.05 | 1.85-2.10 | 1.90-2.20 |
On the CV: name, grad year, position(s), club/national team, height, verified metrics with date and place of measurement, GPA and international academic certification, and a video link. The transcript counts as much as the bat.
Sources
- CommitBound — Softball Recruiting Standards by Division
- NCSA — Softball Recruiting Standards / Guidelines
- NFCA — National Fastpitch Coaches Association
Last reviewed: June 2026
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