Blast Motion Reports: NOVA Premier
October 9, 2020
On August 20th NOVA Premier and PBR VA/DC held a Scout Day at Dominion High School in Sterling, VA. There were 25 players in attendance for the event. During the event we compiled swing data and metrics from each player using our Blast Motion sensors. Below are some players who stood out on Blast.
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
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (max) |
1 | Joe Ferguson | VA | Broad Run | 2021 | C | 79.7 mph |
2 | Wesley Clarke | VA | Marshall | 2021 | RHP | 74.2 mph |
3 | Matthew Stevenson | VA | Stone Bridge | 2021 | 1B | 73.7 mph |
4 | Jake Trout | VA | John Champe | 2021 | OF | 72.5 mph |
5 | Zach Mazur | VA | Stone Bridge | 2021 | SS | 72.3 mph |
6 | Christopher Bowden | VA | Independence | 2021 | 3B | 71.8 mph |
7 | Drew Petitt | VA | Briar Woods | 2021 | OF | 71.7 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
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (max) |
1 | Matthew Stevenson | VA | Stone Bridge | 2021 | 1B | 25.8 g |
2 | Wesley Clarke | VA | Marshall | 2021 | RHP | 24.8 g |
3 | Brendan Kelly | VA | Chantilly | 2021 | SS | 24.1 g |
4 | John McAleer | VA | Independence | 2021 | OF | 23.1 g |
5 | Jake Trout | VA | John Champe | 2021 | OF | 23.0 g |
6 | Matt Ihle | VA | Independence | 2022 | C | 22.9 g |
7 | Joshua Kim | VA | Freedom (South Riding) | 2021 | SS | 22.8 g |
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%
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | On Plane Eff (avg) |
1 | Zachary Beretsky | VA | Broad Run | 2021 | RHP | 83 % |
2 | John McAleer | VA | Independence | 2021 | OF | 82 % |
3 | Drew Petitt | VA | Briar Woods | 2021 | OF | 78 % |
4 | Adam Chow | VA | Broad Run | 2021 | OF | 76 % |
5 | Wesley Clarke | VA | Marshall | 2021 | RHP | 72 % |
6 | Billy Adkins | VA | Freedom (South Riding) | 2021 | SS | 69 % |
^ | Christopher Bowden | VA | Independence | 2021 | 3B | 69 % |
7 | Quentin Shin | VA | Tuscarora | 2021 | 2B | 69 % |
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
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Position | Average Power (kW) |
1 | John McAleer | VA | Independence | 2021 | OF | 4.64 kW |
2 | Wesley Clarke | VA | Marshall | 2021 | RHP | 4.43 kW |
3 | Matthew Stevenson | VA | Stone Bridge | 2021 | 1B | 4.29 kW |
4 | Tony Franzonello | VA | Broad Run | 2021 | 4.26 kW | |
5 | Drew Petitt | VA | Briar Woods | 2021 | OF | 4.18 kW |
6 | Joe Ferguson | VA | Broad Run | 2021 | C | 4.16 kW |
7 | Joshua Kim | VA | Freedom (South Riding) | 2021 | SS | 4.01 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
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
1 | Wesley Clarke | VA | Marshall | 2021 | RHP | 23.4 mph |
2 | Joshua Kim | VA | Freedom (South Riding) | 2021 | SS | 22.2 mph |
3 | Zach Mazur | VA | Stone Bridge | 2021 | SS | 22.0 mph |
4 | Brendan Kelly | VA | Chantilly | 2021 | SS | 21.4 mph |
5 | John McAleer | VA | Independence | 2021 | OF | 21.3 mph |
6 | Harrison Jordan | VA | John Champe | 2021 | OF | 21.2 mph |
7 | Zachary Levine | VA | Oakton | 2021 | OF | 21.0 mph |