POWERING UP

Prospects with big 90th percentile exit velocity gains in 2025

- GEOFF PONTES

Hitting the ball harder creates better results. It also tends to create more power, which is one of the most important areas where a prospect can improve.

While exit velocity gains in the major leagues are typically minimal, prospects at all levels of the minor leagues make considerable power jumps each season. Being able to identify these improvements and explain them with data is important.

With that in mind, we highlight 25 players who saw substantial gains in 90th percentile exit velocity in 2025 when compared to 2024.

It's important to note the majority of these players competed in the Rookie complex leagues or lower levels this season. That's not surprising considering these levels are typically where young hitters see the most growth.

To qualify, players needed to have a minimum of 80 batted-ball events in each of the last two seasons.

Key Takeaways