Should physical strength be measured

[daywalkerdad]

Yes, we measure bat speed at tryouts. Fun fact, we have found no correlation between overall bat speed and batting average.

Bat speed is a piece of the puzzle but on its own, it doesn't mean a whole lot

Do you use ba as the best metric for a hitter? What about Ops?
I would not expect bat speed to increase average but extra base hits.

 

[JayW]

Do you use ba as the best metric for a hitter? What about Ops?
I would not expect bat speed to increase average but extra base hits.

A harder hit ground ball or line drive is more likely to be a base hit. Less reaction time for the fielder. Common sense.