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Hard Hit Rate (Hard Hit%)

Percentage of batted balls with exit velocity of 95+ mph.

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Hard Hit Rate measures the percentage of a batter's balls in play that leave the bat at 95 mph or harder. Unlike Barrel Rate, Hard Hit% doesn't consider launch angle — it captures all hard contact, including grounders. High Hard Hit% indicates underlying bat speed and strength that sustains over time. It's a broader measure of contact quality and helps confirm whether a hitter's power is real and sustainable.

What's a good Hard Hit Rate?

Above 50% is elite, 40-50% is above average, 30-40% is average, below 30% is soft contact.

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Related terms

Barrel Rate

Percentage of batted balls with ideal exit velocity and launch angle for extra-base hits.

Exit Velocity

The speed of the ball off the bat, measured in mph by Statcast.

Expected Slugging (xSLG)

What a hitter's SLG should be based on Statcast exit velocity and launch angle data.

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