Prep Baseball Report

2023 PA Year in Review: Top Bat Speed (AVG) via Blast Motion


Joe Walentin
Scouting Director, NY

In the world of high school baseball, optimizing bat speed is a crucial factor that can elevate a player's performance to new heights. The integration of cutting-edge technology, such as Blast Motion Baseball, has revolutionized the way players and coaches approach the game. Bat speed plays a pivotal role in a player's ability to generate raw power, Let's take a look at the players with the top bat speed from 2023 PA events.

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Top Bat Speed (AVG)

Class of 2024

Rank Name State School Class Pos Bat Speed (avg)
1 Ben Ryan PA Indiana Area 2024 3B 84.3 mph
2 Nick Slogik PA Bishop McDevitt 2024 1B 81.2 mph
3 Gibson Havanis PA Washington 2024 OF 79.2 mph
4 Jason Cunha PA Chambersburg 2024 3B 79.1 mph
5 Casey Nealon PA La Salle 2024 OF 78.4 mph
6 Stone Powell PA Neshaminy 2024 1B 78.4 mph
7 Caleb Emswiler PA Eden Christian Academy 2024 RHP 77.9 mph
8 Aqual Chapman PA Harry S. Truman 2024 OF 77.7 mph
9 Ethan Janidlo PA Richland 2024 RHP 77.1 mph
10 Nate Greene PA Honesdale 2024 3B 76.8 mph

 

Class of 2025

Rank Name State School Class Pos Bat Speed (avg)
1 Jason Fultz PA Cathedral Prep 2025 3B 79.2 mph
2 CJ Clayton PA Hershey 2025 C 78.3 mph
3 Colin Lynch PA Central Bucks East 2025 1B 78.2 mph
4 Lucas Ream PA Carlisle 2025 OF 78.2 mph
5 Sebastian Rhoades PA State College Area 2025 SS 76.7 mph
6 Ethan Hotchkiss PA Waynesboro Area 2025 1B 76.6 mph
7 Tyler Peck PA Palmyra Area 2025 C 76.5 mph
8 Ryan Mielnicki PA Pine Richland 2025 OF 75.6 mph
9 Michael Tortorella PA Indiana 2025 OF 75.5 mph
10 Cayden Gibbons PA Hollidaysburg 2025 C 75.5 mph

 

Class of 2026

Rank Name State School Class Pos Bat Speed (avg)
1 Anthony Niro PA Central Bucks East 2026 OF 80.5 mph
2 Brody Takacs PA Peters Township 2026 1B 77.2 mph
3 Blake Umberger PA Hershey 2026 C 75.2 mph
4 Michael Ivanoff PA Montour 2026 RHP 74.4 mph
5 Christian Barnes PA North Penn 2026 OF 73.9 mph
6 Zachary Bates PA Newport 2026 OF 73.4 mph
7 Benjamin McDonald PA Hopewell 2026 OF 73.0 mph
8 Blake Scott PA Butler 2026 RHP 72.9 mph
9 Brian Renshaw PA Freedom 2026 C 72.7 mph
10 Maddox Tanner PA Beaver Area 2026 3B 72.6 mph

 

Class of 2027

Rank Name State School Class Pos Bat Speed (avg)
1 Davontae Hardison PA State College Area High School 2027 OF 82.5 mph
2 Matthew Kaleta PA Tunkhannock Area 2027 3B 79.1 mph
3 Alexander McCartney PA Bellwood-Antis HS 2027 OF 75.7 mph
4 Alex Vacula PA Wyoming Area 2027 1B 73.3 mph
5 Graham Keen PA Mt Lebanon 2027 3B 72.0 mph
6 Leo Nockley PA Wyoming Seminary 2027 SS 69.7 mph
7 Drew Irons PA Tyrone Area High School 2027 3B 69.7 mph
8 Jacob Carrasco PA Manheim Township 2027 C 69.5 mph
9 Layne Rider PA Grove City 2027 OF 69.3 mph
10 Jackson Hornick PA Central Bucks High School-west 2027 OF 69.3 mph

 

Upcoming Events

Showcase State Date Location
Super 60 Pro Showcase NAT 02/04 The MAX - McCook, IL
2024 PA Preseason ID: Central PA 02/11 Liberty Arena - Williamsport, PA
2024 PA Preseason ID: Southwest (Session 1) PA 02/17 Battleground Baseball Group - Callery, PA
2024 PA Preseason ID: East PA 02/17 Moravian University - Bethlehem, PA
2024 PA Preseason ID: Southwest (Session 2) PA 02/17 Battleground Baseball Group - Callery, PA
2024 PA Preseason ID: Northwest PA 02/18 Pennbriar Athletic Club - Erie, PA
2024 PA Preseason ID: Southeast PA 02/25 In The Net - Palmyra, PA
2024 PA Preseason ID: Last Chance PA 03/02 The Liberty Arena - Williamsport, PA
2024 NY/PA Rising Stars (2028-2029 Grads) PA 03/03 Liberty Arena - Williamsport, PA