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SPARQ Testing for Baseball

Do you have what it takes to be a baseball player? The SPARQ is a rating system designed to measure sport-specific athleticism. The results from these tests are combined and weighted using a formula specific to baseball.

The following tests make up the assessments in the Baseball SPARQ.

• 30 Yard Dash — a straight line sprint test that measures acceleration, and is a reliable indicator of speed, agility and quickness.
• Vertical Jump — jumping for maximum height, this test measures explosiveness, and is a reliable indicator of speed. The preferred method is using a digital jump mat though other methods can be used if required.
• Rotational Power Ball Throw — The test involves throwing a Power Ball across the chest for maximum distance. It measures core strength and total body power and simulates the rotational core movement common to baseball.
• 20 Yard Shuttle — A lateral movement test that measures the agility of the athlete, especially body control and change of direction.

Related Pages

• about the SPARQ Rating System
• Baseball Fitness Testing
• the same tests are part of the SPARQ testing for Softball/Fastpitch
• Fitness Testing for Sports