South AL Preseason All-State: Blast Motion Board
January 11, 2024
SARALAND, AL - The South AL Preseason All-State was held on Sunday, January 7th at Saraland High School in Saraland, AL. This event was an invite-only event that consisted of some of the top prospects from the 2024-2028 classes. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman and Blast Motion, ran the 60 yard dash using Swift Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw in simulated bullpens during the workout and were able to get numbers and metrics off of our Trackman unit, such as pitch velocity, spin rate, horizontal & vertical movement & much more. There were some players who showed up and continued to build off of prior performances, but there were also some new names who jumped onto our radar with a strong showing on Sunday.
Continuing off our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look back at some of the leaders from each statistical category recorded on Blast Motion sensors. Please continue to check back over the next week, as we will release individual scouting reports on each player present at the event.
View entire event stats HERE.
HAND SPEED (PEAK & AVERAGE)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (max) |
1 | Tyler Johnson | AL | Wetumpka | 2025 | 3B | 26.9 mph |
2 | Judson Harris | AL | Gulf Shores | 2027 | OF | 26.4 mph |
3 | Ashton Mosley | AL | Fairhope | 2026 | MIF | 26.2 mph |
^ | Ethan Walls | AL | PRATTVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | 2025 | RHP | 26.2 mph |
4 | Manning Amorde | AL | UMS-Wright | 2027 | OF | 25.9 mph |
5 | Brodie Jones | AL | Opelika High School | 2025 | SS | 25.7 mph |
6 | Brayden Cooper | AL | Spanish Fort | 2024 | RHP | 25.5 mph |
7 | John Braswell | AL | Saint James | 2026 | 1B | 25.4 mph |
^ | Cam Kerbl | AL | St. Michael Catholic | 2027 | C | 25.4 mph |
8 | Aaron Bailey | AL | McAdory High School | 2026 | 3B | 25.3 mph |
^ | Nolan Phillips | AL | Fairhope High School | 2024 | OF | 25.3 mph |
^ | Tyler Martin | MS | Brandon | 2025 | 3B | 25.3 mph |
9 | Maddox Eady | AL | Daphne High School | 2025 | OF | 25.2 mph |
10 | Koen Sampley | AL | Marbury | 2025 | SS | 25.1 mph |
11 | Brady Richardson | AL | Enterprise High School | 2025 | SS | 24.8 mph |
12 | Bradley Jackson | AL | Murphy | 2024 | OF | 24.6 mph |
13 | Riley Wilemon | AL | Faith Academy | 2026 | RHP | 24.5 mph |
14 | Myles Davis | AL | Saraland | 2025 | C | 24.4 mph |
15 | Jacob Rowell | AL | Saraland High School | 2026 | RHP | 24.0 mph |
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
1 | Tyler Johnson | AL | Wetumpka | 2025 | 3B | 26.4 mph |
2 | Judson Harris | AL | Gulf Shores | 2027 | OF | 25.1 mph |
3 | Cam Kerbl | AL | St. Michael Catholic | 2027 | C | 24.3 mph |
4 | Maddox Eady | AL | Daphne High School | 2025 | OF | 24.1 mph |
5 | Nolan Phillips | AL | Fairhope High School | 2024 | OF | 23.9 mph |
6 | Ethan Walls | AL | PRATTVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | 2025 | RHP | 23.9 mph |
7 | Brayden Cooper | AL | Spanish Fort | 2024 | RHP | 23.8 mph |
8 | John Braswell | AL | Saint James | 2026 | 1B | 23.6 mph |
9 | Aaron Bailey | AL | McAdory High School | 2026 | 3B | 23.5 mph |
10 | Tyler Martin | MS | Brandon | 2025 | 3B | 23.2 mph |
11 | Myles Davis | AL | Saraland | 2025 | C | 23.1 mph |
12 | Manning Amorde | AL | UMS-Wright | 2027 | OF | 22.9 mph |
13 | Riley Wilemon | AL | Faith Academy | 2026 | RHP | 22.8 mph |
14 | Jacob Rowell | AL | Saraland High School | 2026 | RHP | 22.6 mph |
15 | Brooks McDonald | AL | St. Paul's Episcopal School | 2025 | 1B | 22.6 mph |
Peak Hand Speed: The observed maximum speed as measured on the handle of the bat (measured six inches from the knob of the bat). Peak Hand Speed will occur prior to the moment of impact, very close to the commit time in the swing when the wrists unhinge.
BAT SPEED (AVERAGE)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (avg) |
1 | Tyler Johnson | AL | Wetumpka | 2025 | 3B | 80.6 mph |
2 | Brady Richardson | AL | Enterprise High School | 2025 | SS | 79.0 mph |
3 | Nolan Phillips | AL | Fairhope High School | 2024 | OF | 78.6 mph |
4 | Judson Harris | AL | Gulf Shores | 2027 | OF | 78.3 mph |
5 | Myles Davis | AL | Saraland | 2025 | C | 77.9 mph |
6 | Drey Barrett | AL | Holtville | 2024 | SS | 77.9 mph |
7 | Aaron Bailey | AL | McAdory High School | 2026 | 3B | 77.0 mph |
8 | Brodie Jones | AL | Opelika High School | 2025 | SS | 77.0 mph |
9 | Brooks McDonald | AL | St. Paul's Episcopal School | 2025 | 1B | 75.7 mph |
10 | John Braswell | AL | Saint James | 2026 | 1B | 74.5 mph |
11 | Brody Tuinder | AL | Mary G Montgomery | 2024 | OF | 74.4 mph |
12 | Ethan Walls | AL | PRATTVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | 2025 | RHP | 74.0 mph |
13 | Mason Piper | AL | Prattville | 2025 | 3B | 73.2 mph |
14 | Tyler Martin | MS | Brandon | 2025 | 3B | 73.2 mph |
15 | Brayden Cooper | AL | Spanish Fort | 2024 | RHP | 73.0 mph |
16 | Colton Brock | AL | Chilton County | 2024 | SS | 72.7 mph |
17 | Samuel Elleard | AL | Spanish Fort | 2026 | OF | 72.1 mph |
18 | Jacob Rowell | AL | Saraland High School | 2026 | RHP | 72.0 mph |
19 | Eli Quinley | AL | Faith Academy | 2027 | C | 71.9 mph |
20 | Edward Mcleod Jr. | AL | st. pauls episcopal | 2025 | 3B | 71.5 mph |
Bat Speed: The observed speed of the sweet spot of the bat at impact. The sweet spot of the bat is measured six inches from the tip of the bat.
ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION (PEAK & AVERAGE)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (max) |
1 | Tyler Martin | MS | Brandon | 2025 | 3B | 35.9 g |
2 | Cavarous Ellis | AL | Stanhope Elmore | 2026 | OF | 31.4 g |
3 | Evan Lightsey | AL | American Christian | 2025 | 1B | 29.1 g |
4 | Brody Tuinder | AL | Mary G Montgomery | 2024 | OF | 25.9 g |
^ | Bradley Jackson | AL | Murphy | 2024 | OF | 25.9 g |
^ | Judson Harris | AL | Gulf Shores | 2027 | OF | 25.9 g |
5 | Drey Barrett | AL | Holtville | 2024 | SS | 24.2 g |
6 | Brady Richardson | AL | Enterprise High School | 2025 | SS | 24.0 g |
7 | Cam Kerbl | AL | St. Michael Catholic | 2027 | C | 23.7 g |
8 | Landon Cherry | AL | Moody High School | 2025 | C | 23.6 g |
9 | Maddox Eady | AL | Daphne High School | 2025 | OF | 23.5 g |
10 | Bryce Rivers | AL | Mobile Christian | 2026 | 3B | 22.8 g |
11 | Myles Davis | AL | Saraland | 2025 | C | 22.6 g |
12 | Tyler Johnson | AL | Wetumpka | 2025 | 3B | 22.5 g |
^ | Brady Cole Harrison | AL | Elberta | 2025 | OF | 22.5 g |
13 | Brody Lambert | AL | FAITH ACADEMY | 2026 | 3B | 22.0 g |
14 | Sage Guesnard | AL | UMS-Wright | 2025 | C | 21.8 g |
^ | Ethan Walls | AL | PRATTVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | 2025 | RHP | 21.8 g |
15 | Brayden Cooper | AL | Spanish Fort | 2024 | RHP | 21.6 g |
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (avg) |
1 | Tyler Martin | MS | Brandon | 2025 | 3B | 33.6 g |
2 | Cavarous Ellis | AL | Stanhope Elmore | 2026 | OF | 27.1 g |
3 | Evan Lightsey | AL | American Christian | 2025 | 1B | 25.4 g |
4 | Judson Harris | AL | Gulf Shores | 2027 | OF | 24.6 g |
5 | Brody Tuinder | AL | Mary G Montgomery | 2024 | OF | 21.4 g |
6 | Maddox Eady | AL | Daphne High School | 2025 | OF | 20.9 g |
7 | Tyler Johnson | AL | Wetumpka | 2025 | 3B | 19.6 g |
8 | Landon Cherry | AL | Moody High School | 2025 | C | 19.4 g |
9 | Cam Kerbl | AL | St. Michael Catholic | 2027 | C | 18.8 g |
10 | Frank Mercante | AL | Bayshore Christian | 2027 | C | 18.7 g |
11 | Riley Wilemon | AL | Faith Academy | 2026 | RHP | 18.6 g |
12 | Brody Lambert | AL | FAITH ACADEMY | 2026 | 3B | 18.4 g |
13 | Myles Davis | AL | Saraland | 2025 | C | 18.3 g |
14 | Brayden Barnes | AL | Enterprise High School | 2028 | OF | 18.1 g |
15 | Drey Barrett | AL | Holtville | 2024 | SS | 18.0 g |
Body Rotation: A swing that has the appropriate relative contributions of body and bat rotations is an efficient and Powerful swing that maintains proper sequencing. An efficient baseball swing is one in which the body creates the initial movements, which is then transferred to the arms and out to the bat, thereby maximizing Bat Speed through this proximal-to-distal kinematic sequencing movement pattern.
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