MD State Games Blast Motion Data: Max Hand Speed
July 3, 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
MAX HAND SPEED
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
Hand Speed (max)
1
Kaleb Kennedy
MD
Elkton High
2026
3B
25.4 mph
2
Logan Keepers
MD
governor thomas johnson high school
2025
RHP
25.1 mph
3
Austin McNair
MD
McDonogh
2026
OF
24.7 mph
4
Dylan Rice
MD
St. Marys Ryken
2025
OF
23.7 mph
5
Kayden Fryling
MD
Wicomico
2024
SS
23.6 mph
6
Dominic Liguori
MD
Red Lion Christian Academy
2025
OF
23.5 mph
7
Willie DeSantis
MD
Hereford
2025
OF
23.3 mph
8
Parker Kopp
MD
Tuscarora
2026
3B
22.5 mph
^
Nicolas Piermarini
VA
Gonzaga College
2024
OF
22.5 mph
9
Parker Bell
MD
Urbana
2024
C
22.4 mph
10
Asher Friedman
MD
Rockville
2024
SS
22.0 mph
^
Logan Eisemann
MD
Stephen Decatur
2025
OF
22.0 mph
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (max) |
1 | Kaleb Kennedy | MD | Elkton High | 2026 | 3B | 25.4 mph |
2 | Logan Keepers | MD | governor thomas johnson high school | 2025 | RHP | 25.1 mph |
3 | Austin McNair | MD | McDonogh | 2026 | OF | 24.7 mph |
4 | Dylan Rice | MD | St. Marys Ryken | 2025 | OF | 23.7 mph |
5 | Kayden Fryling | MD | Wicomico | 2024 | SS | 23.6 mph |
6 | Dominic Liguori | MD | Red Lion Christian Academy | 2025 | OF | 23.5 mph |
7 | Willie DeSantis | MD | Hereford | 2025 | OF | 23.3 mph |
8 | Parker Kopp | MD | Tuscarora | 2026 | 3B | 22.5 mph |
^ | Nicolas Piermarini | VA | Gonzaga College | 2024 | OF | 22.5 mph |
9 | Parker Bell | MD | Urbana | 2024 | C | 22.4 mph |
10 | Asher Friedman | MD | Rockville | 2024 | SS | 22.0 mph |
^ | Logan Eisemann | MD | Stephen Decatur | 2025 | OF | 22.0 mph |