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About Blast Motion:

During batting practice, the Blast Motion sensors measured 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. Below are the top performers in five of the categories measured using the 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

Name	School	Class	Commitment	Peak Bat Speed (mph)
Drew Proctor	First Colonial	2021		72.4 mph
Gavin Brunsman	Bishop Ireton	2022		71.8 mph
Bobby Fleming	Langley	2022		71.5 mph
Jordan Tyler	Grassfield	2022		71.0 mph
Cameron Mazell	Clover Hill	2022		69.5 mph
Jerry Barnes III	First Colonial	2022		69.3 mph
Joshua Prinzel	Tabb	2021		69.0 mph
Preston Robbins	Manchester	2021		68.6 mph
Payton Shipman	Isle of Wight Academy	2023		67.9 mph
Garrett Mason	Mills Godwin	2023		67.8 mph

 

Rotational Acceleration:

Measures how quickly your bat accelerates into the swing plane. Rotation is a good indicator of how you build bat speed by sequencing properly. The quicker your rotational acceleration, the more power you will have and the more time you have to adjust to pitch locations. For more info: Rotational Acceleration

MLB Avg: 16.8 g   MiLB Avg: 12.6 g   College Avg: 12.9 g

Name	School	C lass	Commitment	Rotational Acceleration (g)
Jerry Barnes III	First Colonial	2022		28.2 mph
Brian Ferreira	Huntingtown (MD)	2021		21.3 mph
Evan Schick	Lake Braddock	2023		20.5 mph
Josiah Harrison	Trinity Episcopal	2022		19.7 mph
Jack Gross	Norfolk Academy	2023		17.8 mph
Payton Shipman	Isle of Wight Academy	2023		16.9 mph
Jameson Spence	Nansemond-Suffolk Academy	2022		16.5 mph
Garrett Mason	Mills Godwin	2023		16.4 mph
Neo Klemish	Grafton	2022		16.3 mph
Jordan Tyler	Grassfield	2022		15.9 mph

 

On Plane Efficiency:

Measures the percentage of your swing where the bat is on the swing plane. Your vertical bat angle at contact establishes the plane for that swing. Plane is a great indicator for making more consistent contact on the barrel of the bat. For more info: On Plane Efficiency

Ideal Efficiency %: 70% or Higher    Range: 65%-85%

Name	School	Class	Commitment	On Plane Efficiency %
Jaylon Robinson	Colonial Forge	2021		82 %
Connor Balcom	Patriot	2023		82 %
Payton Shipman	Isle of Wight Academy	2023		77 %
James (JD) Robinson	Woodgrove	2021		76 %
Jack Gross	Norfolk Academy	2023		75 %
Garrett Mason	Mills Godwin	2023		74 %
Neo Klemish	Grafton	2022		71 %
Jack Gagen	Independence	2022		70 %
Jordan Tyler	Grassfield	2022		70 %
Brian Ferreira	Huntingtown (MD)	2021		70 %

 

Power: 

The average Power generated during the swing is found from the effective mass of the bat, the Bat Speed at impact, and the average acceleration during the downswing. Power is measured in Watts. Higher Power is achieved when a hitter is able to swing a heavier bat and accelerate it to higher speeds. For more info: Power

MLB Avg: 3.65-5.65 kW  MiLB Avg: 3.20-5.20 College Avg: 3.83-5.08

Name	School	Class	Commitment	Power (kW)
Jerry Barnes III	First Colonial	2022		4.6 kW
Jordan Tyler	Grassfield	2022		4.29 kW
Bobby Fleming	Langley	2022		4.21 kW
Drew Proctor	First Colonial	2021		4.08 kW
Payton Shipman	Isle of Wight Academy	2023		4.06 kW
Cameron Mazell	Clover Hill	2022		3.95 kW
Gavin Brunsman	Bishop Ireton	2022		3.91 kW
Traylor DuVal	JR Tucker	2021		3.90 kW
Joshua Prinzel	Tabb	2021		3.89 kW
Garrett Mason	Mills Godwin	2023		3.84 kW

 

Peak Hand Speed: 

Peak Hand Speed is 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. For more info: Peak Hand Speed

MLB Avg: 23-29 mph MiLB Avg: 22-28 mph College Avg: 21-24 mph

Name	School	Class	Commitment	Peak Hand Speed (mph)
Garrett Mason	Mills Godwin	2023		25.1 mph
Josiah Harrison	Trinity Episcopal	2022		23.8 mph
Jordan Tyler	Grassfield	2022		23.3 mph
Jameson Spence	Nansemond-Suffolk Academy	2022		22.8 mph
Jerry Barnes III	First Colonial	2022		22.1 mph
Evan Schick	Lake Braddock	2023		21.6 mph
Zachary Horn	Brooke Point	2023		21.6 mph
Traylor DuVal	JR Tucker	2021		21.3 mph
Jabril Bullock	Varina	2022		21.2 mph
Neo Klemish	Grafton	2022		21.2 mph