Norcal Uncommitted Games: Blast Motion Leaderboard
September 21, 2021
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ISLANDERS FIELD - LATHROP, CALIF. - A total of 37 position players, all uncommitted, came out for the morning showcase/testing session. The event was all 2022/2023 grads, with a number of ranked players in attendance.
In addition to the traditional showcase (60 yard run, BP round, defensive workouts), the pitchers competed in live game action where their data was gathered, and each position player had four at-bats during the game they played in. Today's post highlights the leaders in four Blast Motion categories.
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 each swing taken by each prospect at the event. The metrics collected include: Bat Speed, On Plane Efficiency, Peak Hand Speed, and Rotational Acceleration.
Each player has their Blast Motion metrics 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.
(Note: All showcase videos have been edited and added to the players' profiles)
CLICK HERE FOR SORTABLE PLAYER STATISTICS INCLUDING TRACKMAN AND BLAST MOTION DATA
BLAST LEADERS
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 | Noah Canter | CA | Elk Grove | 2022 | C | 86.0 mph |
2 | Erick Diez | CA | Vanden | 2022 | RHP | 83.6 mph |
3 | Matteo Bellisimo | CA | Tamalpais | 2022 | 1B | 80.1 mph |
4 | Joey Rodriguez | CA | Sanger | 2022 | OF | 75.9 mph |
5 | Derek Waldvogel | CA | Serra | 2023 | OF | 75.4 mph |
6 | Robert Kinter | CA | Woodland | 2022 | OF | 73.3 mph |
7 | Jackson Short | CA | St. Ignatius College Prep | 2023 | SS | 72.6 mph |
8 | Aidan Sakai | CA | Hillsdale | 2023 | C | 72.4 mph |
^ | Emmet George | CA | Marin Catholic | 2023 | 3B | 72.4 mph |
9 | Luca Dickinson | CA | St. Ignatius | 2023 | 3B | 72.3 mph |
10 | Isaiah Landry | CA | Clayton Valley Charter | 2023 | OF | 71.0 mph |
11 | Isaiah Herrera | CA | Valley Christian | 2023 | OF | 70.5 mph |
12 | Ryan Choi | CA | Capuchino | 2022 | OF | 70.2 mph |
13 | Caden Sta Maria | CA | Bellarmine College Prep | 2023 | 1B | 69.2 mph |
^ | Matthew Dicicco | CA | Bellarmine Prep | 2022 | OF | 69.2 mph |
14 | Drew Dillehay | CA | Los Gatos | 2023 | C | 69.0 mph |
15 | Daniel Lopes | CA | San Benito | 2022 | C | 68.5 mph |
16 | Xavier Nelson | CA | Rancho San Juan | 2022 | 3B | 68.4 mph |
17 | Kai Laxa | CA | Serra | 2023 | SS | 68.2 mph |
18 | Michael Baker | CA | Liberty | 2023 | SS | 67.4 mph |
^ | Kaiden Dossa | CA | Tamalpais | 2023 | SS | 67.4 mph |
19 | Parker Hellekson | CA | Roseville | 2023 | OF | 67.2 mph |
20 | Cam Staton | CA | Placer | 2023 | LHP | 67.1 mph |
Average Bat Speed
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (avg) |
1 | Noah Canter | CA | Elk Grove | 2022 | C | 77.3 mph |
2 | Matteo Bellisimo | CA | Tamalpais | 2022 | 1B | 76.2 mph |
3 | Erick Diez | CA | Vanden | 2022 | RHP | 73.3 mph |
4 | Joey Rodriguez | CA | Sanger | 2022 | OF | 70.9 mph |
5 | Derek Waldvogel | CA | Serra | 2023 | OF | 70.2 mph |
6 | Aidan Sakai | CA | Hillsdale | 2023 | C | 69.3 mph |
7 | Emmet George | CA | Marin Catholic | 2023 | 3B | 67.8 mph |
8 | Isaiah Landry | CA | Clayton Valley Charter | 2023 | OF | 67.6 mph |
9 | Caden Sta Maria | CA | Bellarmine College Prep | 2023 | 1B | 67.2 mph |
10 | Ryan Choi | CA | Capuchino | 2022 | OF | 66.9 mph |
11 | Robert Kinter | CA | Woodland | 2022 | OF | 66.5 mph |
12 | Xavier Nelson | CA | Rancho San Juan | 2022 | 3B | 65.8 mph |
13 | Matthew Dicicco | CA | Bellarmine Prep | 2022 | OF | 65.7 mph |
14 | Daniel Lopes | CA | San Benito | 2022 | C | 65.6 mph |
15 | Luca Dickinson | CA | St. Ignatius | 2023 | 3B | 65.5 mph |
16 | Luke Shane | CA | Branson | 2023 | C | 65.3 mph |
17 | Drew Dillehay | CA | Los Gatos | 2023 | C | 65.3 mph |
18 | Jackson Short | CA | St. Ignatius College Prep | 2023 | SS | 65.1 mph |
19 | Parker Hellekson | CA | Roseville | 2023 | OF | 65.0 mph |
20 | Michael Baker | CA | Liberty | 2023 | SS | 64.4 mph |
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 (max) |
1 | Derek Waldvogel | CA | Serra | 2023 | OF | 25.8 mph |
2 | Aidan Sakai | CA | Hillsdale | 2023 | C | 23.8 mph |
^ | Joey Rodriguez | CA | Sanger | 2022 | OF | 23.8 mph |
3 | Michael Baker | CA | Liberty | 2023 | SS | 23.1 mph |
4 | Drew Dillehay | CA | Los Gatos | 2023 | C | 22.8 mph |
5 | Noah Canter | CA | Elk Grove | 2022 | C | 22.7 mph |
6 | Erick Diez | CA | Vanden | 2022 | RHP | 22.6 mph |
7 | Caden Sta Maria | CA | Bellarmine College Prep | 2023 | 1B | 21.9 mph |
^ | Xavier Nelson | CA | Rancho San Juan | 2022 | 3B | 21.9 mph |
8 | Isaiah Landry | CA | Clayton Valley Charter | 2023 | OF | 21.8 mph |
9 | Micah Billings | CA | James Logan | 2023 | 1B | 21.7 mph |
10 | Cam Staton | CA | Placer | 2023 | LHP | 21.6 mph |
11 | Austin Wang | CA | The Harker School | 2022 | OF | 21.5 mph |
12 | Adrian Ruiz | CA | Hollister | 2023 | OF | 21.4 mph |
13 | Frankie Castillo | CA | John F. Kennedy | 2023 | OF | 21.2 mph |
^ | Jackson Short | CA | St. Ignatius College Prep | 2023 | SS | 21.2 mph |
14 | Robert Kinter | CA | Woodland | 2022 | OF | 20.9 mph |
^ | Julian Rhodes IV | CA | Liberty | 2022 | 2B | 20.9 mph |
15 | Isaiah Herrera | CA | Valley Christian | 2023 | OF | 20.8 mph |
16 | Wyatt Abramson | CA | Casa Grande | 2023 | 3B | 20.7 mph |
17 | Emmet George | CA | Marin Catholic | 2023 | 3B | 20.6 mph |
^ | Kaiden Dossa | CA | Tamalpais | 2023 | SS | 20.6 mph |
18 | Matteo Bellisimo | CA | Tamalpais | 2022 | 1B | 20.5 mph |
^ | Rio Alvarez | CA | St. Ignatius Prep | 2023 | 2B | 20.5 mph |
19 | Parker Hellekson | CA | Roseville | 2023 | OF | 20.4 mph |
^ | Daniel Lopes | CA | San Benito | 2022 | C | 20.4 mph |
20 | Jack Peterson | CA | Rocklin | 2023 | 2B | 20.3 mph |
Average Peak Hand Speed
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
1 | Derek Waldvogel | CA | Serra | 2023 | OF | 23.8 mph |
2 | Michael Baker | CA | Liberty | 2023 | SS | 22.1 mph |
3 | Joey Rodriguez | CA | Sanger | 2022 | OF | 22.0 mph |
4 | Erick Diez | CA | Vanden | 2022 | RHP | 21.4 mph |
5 | Drew Dillehay | CA | Los Gatos | 2023 | C | 21.3 mph |
6 | Noah Canter | CA | Elk Grove | 2022 | C | 21.3 mph |
7 | Isaiah Landry | CA | Clayton Valley Charter | 2023 | OF | 21.3 mph |
8 | Caden Sta Maria | CA | Bellarmine College Prep | 2023 | 1B | 20.7 mph |
9 | Jackson Short | CA | St. Ignatius College Prep | 2023 | SS | 20.4 mph |
10 | Austin Wang | CA | The Harker School | 2022 | OF | 20.4 mph |
11 | Frankie Castillo | CA | John F. Kennedy | 2023 | OF | 20.4 mph |
12 | Micah Billings | CA | James Logan | 2023 | 1B | 20.0 mph |
13 | Xavier Nelson | CA | Rancho San Juan | 2022 | 3B | 20.0 mph |
14 | Wyatt Abramson | CA | Casa Grande | 2023 | 3B | 19.9 mph |
15 | Robert Kinter | CA | Woodland | 2022 | OF | 19.8 mph |
16 | Aidan Sakai | CA | Hillsdale | 2023 | C | 19.7 mph |
17 | Julian Rhodes IV | CA | Liberty | 2022 | 2B | 19.7 mph |
18 | Cam Staton | CA | Placer | 2023 | LHP | 19.6 mph |
19 | Matteo Bellisimo | CA | Tamalpais | 2022 | 1B | 19.6 mph |
20 | Rio Alvarez | CA | St. Ignatius Prep | 2023 | 2B | 19.5 mph |
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 | Robert Kinter | CA | Woodland | 2022 | OF | 81 % |
2 | Jackson Short | CA | St. Ignatius College Prep | 2023 | SS | 79 % |
3 | Carson Frame | CA | Tamalpais | 2023 | OF | 78 % |
4 | Austin Wang | CA | The Harker School | 2022 | OF | 77 % |
5 | Luca Dickinson | CA | St. Ignatius | 2023 | 3B | 76 % |
6 | Jack Peterson | CA | Rocklin | 2023 | 2B | 74 % |
7 | Frankie Castillo | CA | John F. Kennedy | 2023 | OF | 74 % |
8 | Cam Staton | CA | Placer | 2023 | LHP | 73 % |
9 | Xavier Nelson | CA | Rancho San Juan | 2022 | 3B | 73 % |
10 | Luke Shane | CA | Branson | 2023 | C | 72 % |
11 | Rio Alvarez | CA | St. Ignatius Prep | 2023 | 2B | 72 % |
12 | Adrian Ruiz | CA | Hollister | 2023 | OF | 71 % |
13 | Jaden Mingus | CA | San Benito | 2023 | SS | 70 % |
14 | Joey Rodriguez | CA | Sanger | 2022 | OF | 69 % |
15 | Isaiah Herrera | CA | Valley Christian | 2023 | OF | 68 % |
16 | Erick Diez | CA | Vanden | 2022 | RHP | 68 % |
17 | Aidan Sakai | CA | Hillsdale | 2023 | C | 68 % |
18 | Caden Sta Maria | CA | Bellarmine College Prep | 2023 | 1B | 67 % |
19 | Parker Hellekson | CA | Roseville | 2023 | OF | 65 % |
20 | Micah Billings | CA | James Logan | 2023 | 1B | 63 % |
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 (avg) |
1 | Michael Baker | CA | Liberty | 2023 | SS | 28.7 g |
2 | Jackson Short | CA | St. Ignatius College Prep | 2023 | SS | 21.3 g |
3 | Derek Waldvogel | CA | Serra | 2023 | OF | 20.6 g |
4 | Joey Rodriguez | CA | Sanger | 2022 | OF | 19.9 g |
5 | Isaiah Herrera | CA | Valley Christian | 2023 | OF | 19.3 g |
6 | Carson Frame | CA | Tamalpais | 2023 | OF | 18.3 g |
7 | Isaiah Landry | CA | Clayton Valley Charter | 2023 | OF | 17.9 g |
8 | Parker Hellekson | CA | Roseville | 2023 | OF | 17.8 g |
9 | Austin Wang | CA | The Harker School | 2022 | OF | 17.2 g |
10 | Robert Kinter | CA | Woodland | 2022 | OF | 17.1 g |
11 | Caden Sta Maria | CA | Bellarmine College Prep | 2023 | 1B | 17.1 g |
12 | Cam Staton | CA | Placer | 2023 | LHP | 16.3 g |
13 | Erick Diez | CA | Vanden | 2022 | RHP | 16.0 g |
14 | Micah Billings | CA | James Logan | 2023 | 1B | 15.8 g |
15 | Frankie Castillo | CA | John F. Kennedy | 2023 | OF | 15.6 g |
16 | Noah Canter | CA | Elk Grove | 2022 | C | 14.1 g |
17 | Dylan Lee | CA | California | 2023 | 3B | 14.0 g |
18 | Matthew Dicicco | CA | Bellarmine Prep | 2022 | OF | 13.1 g |
19 | Kaiden Dossa | CA | Tamalpais | 2023 | SS | 12.9 g |
20 | Luke Shane | CA | Branson | 2023 | C | 12.5 g |
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
SoCal Underclass Games (Invite Only) | CA | 09/25 | U of San Diego |
Northern California Academic Games | CA | 10/16 | Menlo College |
Unsigned Senior Games | CA | 10/17 | Hart Park |
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