Here are the top 20 hitters in max exit velocity from the 2020 season.

The average max exit velo for all hitters with 25 or more batted balls was 108.2 mph. Hitting the ball hard is good. Bat speed is good. Train accordingly.
At Driveline we assess "the big 3." Bat speed, barrel control and swing decisions. The best in the business are great at all three. These are the guys who produce at a high level consistently and have long careers. Most starters are average or better at two.
The key for developing as a hitter is knowing where you stand in each of the three areas, and then developing a training program to improve. The pitching equivalent is probably: stuff, command and pitch usage optimization.
If you train at Driveline, you'll learn how you compare to your current level (high school, college, milb, etc) and how you compare to big leaguers. Then more importantly, how to develop into a more complete hitter that can succeed in the box.
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