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LATHROP, CALIF. - One of the important tools Prep Baseball Report has implemented at its events is the use of Blast Motion sensors. During batting practice, the Blast Motion sensors measure Swing and Impact Metrics across several categories. Swing metrics measure pre-impact mechanics centered around plane, connection, and rotation while Impact metrics measure pre-impact performance outcomes based on ball contact.

Not to be confused with exit velocity which measures the speed at which the balls leaves the bat, Bat Speed instead measures the speed of the barrel at impact. Essentially it tells you how fast the sweet spot gets through the zone. In other words, the more bat speed a hitter has, the more damage he can do at the plate. 

We posted recaps of Day One, Day Two, and Day Three  and a Statistical Analysis where we highlight standouts from those portions of the event. We will roll out much more content in the coming days/weeks.

Before that though, we present the Top 20 performers from the 2020 California State Games in the Bat Speed as measured by Blast Motion sensors.

BAT SPEED:

Bat Speed is the observed speed of the sweet spot of the bat at impact. For more info: Blast Bat Speed.

*MLB Avg: 66-78 mph   MiLB: 63-75 mph   College: 66-75 mph

*Per Blast Motion

RANK	PLAYER	SCHOOL	GRAD	AVG BAT SPEED
1	Eli Rainey	Chico HS	2021	75.8 MPH
2	Trevor Fox	St. Augustine HS	2022	75.7 MPH
3	Matthew Halbach	Archbishop Mitty	2021	74.7 MPH
4	Nick Hill	Cerritos HS	2021	74.4 MPH
5	Jack Gurevitch	Notre Dame HS	2022	74.3 MPH

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