The Six Tools of a Baseball Player
The Six Tools of an Elite Baseball Player
1. Hitting for Average
2. Hitting for Power (Gap and Homerun Power)
3. Fielding (Positional and Range)
4. Arm Strength (Velocity and Accuracy)
5. Running (Speed and Quickness)
6. Mental Approach and Stability (Work Ethic and Integrity)
A Baseball Players "Tools" or Abilities are graded on a 20-80 scale for both current ability and potential ability. Therefore, a baseball player with 7.1 60 Sprint time may be rated a 30/50. This means that while the 60 time is far below average currently, with training and biological considerations they may be average if they meet their potential.
20 Rating- Might accidently hit the ball or appear fast while running with hurricane strength wind behind him. Might have occasional conversation with a wall or passing bird, but shows an occasional flash of baseball potential.
30 Rating- Far Below Average for a Major League Baseball Player
40 Rating- Below Average for a Major League Baseball Player
50 Rating- Average for a Major League Baseball Player
60 Rating- Considered a PLUS Tool or ability for a Major League Baseball Player
70 Rating- Considered a PLUS PLUS Tool or ability for a Major League Baseball Player
80 Rating- Very Rare and generally considered the top echelon of Major League Baseball Players. Literally one in several million.
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