Baton Rouge Summer Open: Blast Motion Board
June 30, 2023
Zachary, LA - The Baton Rouge Summer Open was held on Tuesday, June 20th at the Zachary Youth Park, home of the Zachary High School Broncos. This event consisted of prospects from the 2024-2028 classes and will serve as an identifier for our Future Games and Jr. Future Games teams this coming summer, as well as any of our future invite-only events, such as the Top Prospect Games and the State Games. All players in attendance went through an extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman and Blast, the 60 yard dash using Swift Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw simulated bullpens during the workout and were able to receive their numbers and metrics off of Trackman, such as pitch velocity, spin rate, horizontal & vertical movement & much more.
We continue our post-event coverage with a look at some of the statistical leaders in different categories. Please continue to check back over the coming days, as we'll release additional post-event coverage of the Baton Rouge Summer Open.
View all event stats HERE.
HAND SPEED (PEAK & AVERAGE)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (max) |
1 | Kayden Boyer | LA | Denham Springs | 2025 | C | 23.7 mph |
2 | Ian D'Amico | LA | Zachary | 2024 | OF | 23.4 mph |
3 | Aiden Melna | LA | ST FREDERICK HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 22.7 mph |
^ | Kaden Mayers | LA | THE DUNHAM SCHOOL | 2027 | SS | 22.7 mph |
4 | Caleb Daigle | LA | Denham Springs | 2024 | OF | 22.1 mph |
5 | Joshua Cormier II | LA | Haughton | 2025 | 3B | 22.0 mph |
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
1 | Ian D'Amico | LA | Zachary | 2024 | OF | 22.5 mph |
2 | Kayden Boyer | LA | Denham Springs | 2025 | C | 22.5 mph |
3 | Aiden Melna | LA | ST FREDERICK HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 22.0 mph |
4 | Kaden Mayers | LA | THE DUNHAM SCHOOL | 2027 | SS | 21.3 mph |
5 | Andrew Clapinski | LA | Catholic - Baton Rouge | 2025 | C | 20.8 mph |
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)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (avg) |
1 | Joshua Browning | LA | Weston | 2026 | 3B | 71.4 mph |
2 | John Parker Trahan | LA | Opelousas Catholic | 2026 | 3B | 70.0 mph |
3 | Cody Corales | LA | Saint Paul's School | 2026 | OF | 69.9 mph |
4 | Andrew Clapinski | LA | Catholic - Baton Rouge | 2025 | C | 68.4 mph |
5 | Lane Mixon | LA | University Lab | 2026 | SS | 67.9 mph |
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)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (max) |
1 | Ian D'Amico | LA | Zachary | 2024 | OF | 36.2 g |
2 | Kaden Mayers | LA | THE DUNHAM SCHOOL | 2027 | SS | 25.8 g |
3 | Joshua Browning | LA | Weston | 2026 | 3B | 19.7 g |
4 | Andrew Clapinski | LA | Catholic - Baton Rouge | 2025 | C | 19.2 g |
5 | Lane Mixon | LA | University Lab | 2026 | SS | 19.1 g |
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (avg) |
1 | Ian D'Amico | LA | Zachary | 2024 | OF | 30.3 g |
2 | Kaden Mayers | LA | THE DUNHAM SCHOOL | 2027 | SS | 23.3 g |
3 | Andrew Clapinski | LA | Catholic - Baton Rouge | 2025 | C | 17.2 g |
4 | Lane Mixon | LA | University Lab | 2026 | SS | 14.8 g |
5 | Landyn Craft | LA | St. Thomas More | 2027 | SS | 14.6 g |
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 | DATE | LOCATION |
Gulf Coast Open | 7/11 | Mississippi Gulf Coast CC (Perkinston, MS) |
Gulf Coast Rising Stars ID | 7/11 | Mississippi Gulf Coast CC (Perkinston, MS) |
PBR Junior Future Games | 7/25 | LakePoint Sports Complex (Emerson, GA) |
2023 PBR Future Games | 7/26 | LakePoint Sports Complex (Emerson, GA) |
Louisiana State Games | 9/30 | Louisiana State University (Alex Box Stadium) |
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