MD State Games Blast Motion Data: Average Hand Speed
July 4, 2023
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PBR Maryland hosted its annual Maryland State Games at Blandair Regional Park on June 21st. Close to 40 players from across MD and DE participated in a pro-style workout in front of our PBR Maryland and Mid-Atlantic staff.
One of the important tools Prep Baseball Report has implemented at its events is the use of Blast Motion sensors. During batting practice, the Blast Motion sensors measure 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.
With the Blast Motion sensor, we were able to collect data from every swing taken by each prospect registered to receive data as part of their package at the event. Below is the full release of the Blast Motion metrics collected including: Bat Speed, On Plane Efficiency, Peak Hand Speed, and Rotational Acceleration.
The Blast Motion metrics are also uploaded into their profiles following the completion of the event providing insight into areas that could be improved upon as well as helping paint a clear picture of the player to the college and professional scouts doing their research on prospects they may be interested in.
CLICK HERE FOR SORTABLE PLAYER BLAST MOTION DATA
BLAST MOTION DATA
AVERAGE HAND SPEED
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
Hand Speed (avg)
1
Logan Keepers
MD
governor thomas johnson high school
2025
RHP
24.2 mph
2
Austin McNair
MD
McDonogh
2026
OF
23.7 mph
3
Kaleb Kennedy
MD
Elkton High
2026
3B
23.0 mph
4
Dominic Liguori
MD
Red Lion Christian Academy
2025
OF
22.4 mph
5
Willie DeSantis
MD
Hereford
2025
OF
22.1 mph
6
Dylan Rice
MD
St. Marys Ryken
2025
OF
22.0 mph
7
Nicolas Piermarini
VA
Gonzaga College
2024
OF
21.3 mph
8
Matt Strahan
MD
Col. Zadok Magruder High
2026
SS
20.9 mph
9
Henry Ortiz
MD
North Hagerstown
2024
RHP
20.7 mph
10
Parker Bell
MD
Urbana
2024
C
20.5 mph
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
1 | Logan Keepers | MD | governor thomas johnson high school | 2025 | RHP | 24.2 mph |
2 | Austin McNair | MD | McDonogh | 2026 | OF | 23.7 mph |
3 | Kaleb Kennedy | MD | Elkton High | 2026 | 3B | 23.0 mph |
4 | Dominic Liguori | MD | Red Lion Christian Academy | 2025 | OF | 22.4 mph |
5 | Willie DeSantis | MD | Hereford | 2025 | OF | 22.1 mph |
6 | Dylan Rice | MD | St. Marys Ryken | 2025 | OF | 22.0 mph |
7 | Nicolas Piermarini | VA | Gonzaga College | 2024 | OF | 21.3 mph |
8 | Matt Strahan | MD | Col. Zadok Magruder High | 2026 | SS | 20.9 mph |
9 | Henry Ortiz | MD | North Hagerstown | 2024 | RHP | 20.7 mph |
10 | Parker Bell | MD | Urbana | 2024 | C | 20.5 mph |