On August 13th & 14th, the PBR Nevada/Idaho travelled to Montana to host the inaugural Montana State Games at Legion Field at Heroes Park in Bozeman, Montana. This event featured 28 prospects from the 2024 - 2027 classes and allowed our staff an opportunity to get an in-depth first look at the talent in Montana.

Earlier this week we began our post-event coverage with our Quick Hits, Statistical Analysis and Pitching Data Dive articles, highlighting top players at the event. Now, we conclude our post-event coverage with a deep dive into the top positional metrics collected at the event with the top batted ball data (TrackMan), top swing data (Blast Motion) and running/athletic data (Swift Performance).

For complete event results, click here.
To view upcoming event schedule, click here.

SYNCRO ATHLETIC TESTING

60-YARD DASH

10-YARD SPLIT

30-YARD SPLIT

RUN SPEED (MAX)

Traditionally, the 60-yard dash has been the in-event standard to help measure a player's speed tool. While the measurement still has its utility, the 10-yard split has started to become more and more applicable in determining the player's burst and reaction time in-game, whether that's in the outfield or on the basepaths.

TRACKMAN

EXIT VELOCITY (MAX)

EXIT VELOCITY (AVG.)

Exit Velocity: This metric measures the speed of the ball, measured in miles per hour, as it comes off the bat at the moment of contact.

BATTED BALL DISTANCE (MAX)

BATTED BALL DISTANE (AVG)

SWEET SPOT %

Sweet Spot percentage: This metric is determined by how often the player produces a batted ball during the session with a launch angle between 8 to 32 degrees.

BLAST MOTION

HAND SPEED (AVG.)

Hand Speed: The observed 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 (AVG.)

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 (AVG.)

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
2023 PBR Hawaii State Games (2024-2028)	NV	08/19	Les Murakami Stadium
Big Island Wood Bat Academy Scout Day (2024-2028)	NV	08/20	Walter Victor Field
Northern Idaho Open (2024-2028)	NV	09/09	Lake City High School
College of Southern Nevada Scout Day	NV	10/03	College of Southern Nevada
College of Southern Idaho Scout Day	NV	10/06	College of Southern Idaho
Southern Idaho Open (2024-2028)	NV	10/07	College of Southern Idaho
Las Vegas Fall ID (2024-2028)	NV	10/15	College of Southern Nevada
Northern Nevada Fall ID (2024-2028)	NV	11/11	Bishop Manogue High School

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