PBR IL Scout Day - Parkland JC: Blast Board
September 8, 2021
The Prep Baseball Report/Parkland College Scout Day took place on Wednesday, September 2 in Champaign, IL. The prospects showcased their talents in front of the PBR scouting staff, as well as MLB Scouts. We have been rolling out content since the day of the event and today we take a look at some of the leaders when it comes to Blast Metrics.
Hand Speed (Peak & Average)
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)
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)
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.
For a complete look at each of the statistics measured at this showcase, CLICK HERE.
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