Softball Recruiting Guidelines
| Pitchers |
D1 |
D2 |
D3 |
| Height |
5'9" |
5'7" |
5'6" |
| Velocity |
60+, 63+ top |
58+ |
55+ |
| ERA |
1.0 or less |
1.5 |
2.0 |
| Catchers |
D1 |
D2 |
D3 |
| Height |
5'8" |
5'4" |
5'4" |
| Weight |
160lbs |
150lbs |
140lbs |
| Pop Time |
<1.8 |
<1.9 |
<2.0 |
| Home to 1B |
<3.0 |
<3.1 |
<3.2 |
| Middle Infielders |
D1 |
D2 |
D3 |
| Height |
5'6" |
5'5" |
5'4" |
| Weight |
135lbs |
135lbs |
125lbs |
| Home to 1B |
2.8 |
2.9 |
3.1 |
| Stolen Bases |
10+ |
10+ |
8+ |
| Corner Infielders |
D1 |
D2 |
D3 |
| Height |
5'7" |
5'6" |
5'5" |
| Weight |
145lbs |
140lbs |
135lbs |
| Home to 1B |
<2.9 |
<3.0 |
<3.1 |
| RBI's |
20+ |
15+ |
15+ |
| Home Runs |
2+ |
1+ |
1+ |
| Centerfielders |
D1 |
D2 |
D3 |
| Height |
5'7" |
5'5" |
5'4" |
| Weight |
135lbs |
130lbs |
130lbs |
| Home to 1B |
<2.9 |
<2.9 |
<3.1 |
| Batting Average |
.400+ |
.360+ |
.330+ |
Preferred Grades for All Divisions:
3.0 GPA + 24 ACT + 1000 SAT (out of 1600)
(No scores needed for underclassmen)
In order to compile these Recruiting Guidelines, NCSA tracked hundreds of former NCSA student-athletes who have gone on to compete at the collegiate level, polled college coaches across the nation, and analyzed college rosters at all levels of competition.
Softball by the Numbers
Note: Division III schools offer merit, academic, and need-based scholarships.
