2022 Sophomore State Games: Blast Leaderboard
November 17, 2022
The 2022 Sophomore State Games took place November 12-13 at Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne, FL. The event featured players from the 2025 classes participating in a pro-style workout and game on day one followed by two more games on day two in front of the PBR Florida Scouting Staff.
To view all the stats from the event, check out our Stats Story. Today we will highlight the different Blast Motion metric leaders from the 2022 Sophomore State Games.
TOP BLAST HAND SPEED (MAX)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (max) |
1 | Ty Kennedy | FL | East River | 2025 | SS | 26.8 mph |
2 | Ian Vertucci | FL | Palm Beach Gardens | 2025 | 1B | 26.3 mph |
3 | Zahir Barjam | FL | CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | SS | 24.8 mph |
4 | Jordan Yost | FL | SICKLES HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | SS | 24.7 mph |
5 | Nick Gates | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | C | 24.5 mph |
^ | Brandon Gonzales | FL | SICKLES HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 24.5 mph |
^ | Kai Lwin | FL | Bishop Moore | 2025 | OF | 24.5 mph |
6 | Hunter Demetree | FL | Lake Mary High School | 2025 | C | 24.2 mph |
7 | Ryder Warriner | FL | GAITHER | 2025 | C | 24.1 mph |
8 | Cristian De Los Santos | FL | MIAMI CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | 2024 | OF | 23.9 mph |
9 | Austin Stratmann | FL | ST JOHNS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL | 2025 | LHP | 23.7 mph |
10 | Tristan Lopez | FL | WINTER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | SS | 23.5 mph |
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.
TOP BLAST HAND SPEED (AVG)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
1 | Ty Kennedy | FL | East River | 2025 | SS | 24.6 mph |
2 | Zahir Barjam | FL | CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | SS | 23.3 mph |
3 | Nick Gates | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | C | 23.1 mph |
4 | Cristian De Los Santos | FL | MIAMI CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | 2024 | OF | 22.7 mph |
5 | Brandon Gonzales | FL | SICKLES HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 22.4 mph |
6 | Hunter Demetree | FL | Lake Mary High School | 2025 | C | 22.2 mph |
7 | Ian Vertucci | FL | Palm Beach Gardens | 2025 | 1B | 22.1 mph |
8 | Jordan Yost | FL | SICKLES HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | SS | 22.0 mph |
9 | Aidan Forrest | FL | IMG Academy | 2024 | 3B | 21.7 mph |
10 | Zachary Cairns | FL | NSU University School | 2025 | OF | 21.6 mph |
TOP BLAST BAT SPEED (MAX)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (max) |
1 | Cristian De Los Santos | FL | MIAMI CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | 2024 | OF | 81.5 mph |
2 | Aidan Forrest | FL | IMG Academy | 2024 | 3B | 81.3 mph |
3 | Tyler Whitworth | FL | SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | C | 80.0 mph |
4 | Alfrin Rosario | FL | Mater Lakes Academy | 2025 | SS | 77.8 mph |
5 | Nick Diaz | FL | Stoneman Douglas | 2025 | OF | 75.9 mph |
6 | Ty Kennedy | FL | East River | 2025 | SS | 75.7 mph |
7 | Jonathan Bay | FL | Bartram Trail | 2025 | 3B | 75.5 mph |
8 | Nick Gates | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | C | 75.4 mph |
9 | Zahir Barjam | FL | CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | SS | 74.7 mph |
^ | Lucas Cinnante | FL | Tampa Catholic | 2025 | RHP | 74.7 mph |
10 | Gabe Gonzalez | FL | Bolles | 2025 | C | 74.6 mph |
^ | Tristan Lopez | FL | WINTER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | SS | 74.6 mph |
Bat Speed: Bat Speed is 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.
TOP BLAST BAT SPEED (AVG)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (avg) |
1 | Cristian De Los Santos | FL | MIAMI CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | 2024 | OF | 75.5 mph |
2 | Aidan Forrest | FL | IMG Academy | 2024 | 3B | 73.8 mph |
3 | Ty Kennedy | FL | East River | 2025 | SS | 72.7 mph |
4 | Tyler Whitworth | FL | SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | C | 71.9 mph |
5 | Nick Gates | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | C | 71.8 mph |
6 | Nick Diaz | FL | Stoneman Douglas | 2025 | OF | 71.8 mph |
7 | Alfrin Rosario | FL | Mater Lakes Academy | 2025 | SS | 71.3 mph |
8 | Zahir Barjam | FL | CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | SS | 70.7 mph |
9 | Jonathan Lopez | FL | Taravella | 2025 | SS | 70.5 mph |
10 | Jonathan Bay | FL | Bartram Trail | 2025 | 3B | 69.8 mph |
TOP BLAST ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION (MAX)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (max) |
1 | Zachary Cairns | FL | NSU University School | 2025 | OF | 32.1 g |
2 | Ty Kennedy | FL | East River | 2025 | SS | 31.8 g |
3 | Zahir Barjam | FL | CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | SS | 31.1 g |
4 | Kolby Batten | FL | Fletcher | 2025 | 3B | 28.5 g |
5 | Nick Gates | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | C | 27.0 g |
6 | Tyler Morgan | FL | JP Taravella | 2025 | C | 25.6 g |
7 | Tristan Lopez | FL | WINTER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | SS | 25.5 g |
8 | Kai Lwin | FL | Bishop Moore | 2025 | OF | 25.3 g |
9 | Cristian De Los Santos | FL | MIAMI CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | 2024 | OF | 24.3 g |
10 | Hunter Demetree | FL | Lake Mary High School | 2025 | C | 22.9 g |
Rotational Acceleration: Rotation measures how quickly your bat accelerates into the swing plane. Rotation is a good indicator of how you build bat speed by sequencing properly vs. pulling the bat with your hands. The quicker your rotational acceleration, the more power you will have and the more time you have to make a decision at the plate.
TOP BLAST ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION (AVG)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (avg) |
1 | Zachary Cairns | FL | NSU University School | 2025 | OF | 26.3 g |
2 | Zahir Barjam | FL | CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | SS | 26.0 g |
3 | Ty Kennedy | FL | East River | 2025 | SS | 24.7 g |
4 | Kolby Batten | FL | Fletcher | 2025 | 3B | 23.5 g |
5 | Tyler Morgan | FL | JP Taravella | 2025 | C | 22.3 g |
6 | Cristian De Los Santos | FL | MIAMI CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | 2024 | OF | 20.2 g |
7 | Nick Gates | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | C | 20.1 g |
8 | Hunter Demetree | FL | Lake Mary High School | 2025 | C | 17.6 g |
9 | Kai Lwin | FL | Bishop Moore | 2025 | OF | 17.6 g |
10 | Dominic Leoni | FL | Viera | 2025 | OF | 17.5 g |
TOP BLAST ON PLANE EFFICIENCY%
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | On Plane Eff (avg) |
1 | Tyler Morgan | FL | JP Taravella | 2025 | C | 87 % |
2 | Michael Bysheim | FL | Creekside | 2025 | RHP | 85 % |
3 | Dallas Rasmussen | FL | Tavares | 2025 | SS | 83 % |
4 | Zachary Cairns | FL | NSU University School | 2025 | OF | 83 % |
5 | Tristan Lopez | FL | WINTER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | SS | 80 % |
6 | Jordan Yost | FL | SICKLES HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | SS | 79 % |
7 | Dominic Leoni | FL | Viera | 2025 | OF | 79 % |
8 | Christian Zediker | FL | Mosley | 2025 | RHP | 78 % |
9 | Nicholas Riedel | FL | CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 77 % |
10 | Tyler Alverio | FL | Jesuit | 2025 | SS | 77 % |
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
2022 PBR Florida Holiday Classic | FL | 12/17 | Sanford Memorial Stadium |
Tampa Preseason ID | FL | 01/07 | Berkeley Prep - Tampa, FL |
Orlando Preseason ID | FL | 01/08 | Lake Brantley - Altamonte Springs, FL |
South FL Preseason ID | FL | 01/14 | Taravella HS - Coral Springs, FL |
Jacksonville Preseason ID | FL | 01/15 | TBD - Jacksonville, FL |
2023 FL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) | FL | 01/21 | Sanford Memorial Stadium - Sanford, FL |
Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/05 | The MAX - McCook, IL |
2023 PBR Canada Spring Training Showcase | FL | 03/11 | Launchpad Sports Complex |