Peninsula Preseason ID: Blast Motion Leaders
January 25, 2023
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SAN MATEO, CALIF. - Our Preseason ID series rolled along last Sunday, on the campus of College of San Mateo, at scenic Hilltop Stadium. We have a couple more stops coming up over the next two Sundays (South Bay, East Bay). There are players who attended who will be receiving invitations to some of our most exclusive event opportunities such as Future Games.
Players were put through the traditional showcase workout that included the 60-yard dash (w/10 & 30-yard splits as well), hitting session, defensive session, concluded with pitchers throwing a 15-20 pitch pen session.
In the coming days we’ll begin to roll out more statistical leaders, categorical leaders, and scouting reports/videos. Until then we’ll take a look at the showcase Blast Motion leaders.
(Note: All showcase videos will be added to player profiles in the near future)
CLICK HERE FOR SORTABLE PLAYER STATISTICS INCLUDING TRACKMAN, SWIFT, AND BLAST MOTION DATA
BLAST MOTION LEADERS
PEAK 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 | Isaiah Herrera | CA | Valley Christian | 2023 | OF | 77.4 mph |
2 | Aidan Sakai | CA | Hillsdale | 2023 | C | 73.6 mph |
3 | Sam Young | CA | Crystal Springs Uplands | 2024 | 3B | 72.9 mph |
4 | Davis Minton | CA | Serra | 2025 | 2B | 72.5 mph |
5 | Tanner Bradley | CA | Cardinal Newman | 2024 | RHP | 71.0 mph |
6 | Eryx Awaya | HI | Punahou | 2024 | SS | 69.9 mph |
7 | Christopher Ganim | CA | Serra | 2025 | 2B | 69.5 mph |
8 | Jordan Maske | CA | Mills | 2023 | C | 69.3 mph |
9 | Landon Vetter | CA | Oak Ridge | 2024 | OF | 68.2 mph |
10 | Lucas Hermes | CA | Rancho Cotate | 2024 | LHP | 66.4 mph |
AVERAGE BAT SPEED
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (avg) |
1 | Isaiah Herrera | CA | Valley Christian | 2023 | OF | 73.6 mph |
2 | Sam Young | CA | Crystal Springs Uplands | 2024 | 3B | 71.3 mph |
3 | Davis Minton | CA | Serra | 2025 | 2B | 70.8 mph |
4 | Aidan Sakai | CA | Hillsdale | 2023 | C | 70.1 mph |
5 | Tanner Bradley | CA | Cardinal Newman | 2024 | RHP | 69.5 mph |
6 | Christopher Ganim | CA | Serra | 2025 | 2B | 67.5 mph |
7 | Eryx Awaya | HI | Punahou | 2024 | SS | 66.5 mph |
8 | Landon Vetter | CA | Oak Ridge | 2024 | OF | 65.1 mph |
9 | Jordan Maske | CA | Mills | 2023 | C | 63.4 mph |
10 | Lucas Hermes | CA | Rancho Cotate | 2024 | LHP | 62.0 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 | Lucas Hermes | CA | Rancho Cotate | 2024 | LHP | 24.5 mph |
2 | Davis Minton | CA | Serra | 2025 | 2B | 22.9 mph |
^ | Isaiah Herrera | CA | Valley Christian | 2023 | OF | 22.9 mph |
3 | Tanner Bradley | CA | Cardinal Newman | 2024 | RHP | 22.0 mph |
4 | Sam Young | CA | Crystal Springs Uplands | 2024 | 3B | 21.7 mph |
5 | Aidan Wedge | CA | Cardinal Newman | 2024 | OF | 21.0 mph |
AVERAGE HAND SPEED
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
1 | Lucas Hermes | CA | Rancho Cotate | 2024 | LHP | 23.4 mph |
2 | Isaiah Herrera | CA | Valley Christian | 2023 | OF | 22.1 mph |
3 | Davis Minton | CA | Serra | 2025 | 2B | 22.0 mph |
4 | Tanner Bradley | CA | Cardinal Newman | 2024 | RHP | 21.1 mph |
5 | Sam Young | CA | Crystal Springs Uplands | 2024 | 3B | 21.1 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 | Tanner Bradley | CA | Cardinal Newman | 2024 | RHP | 80 % |
2 | Aidan Sakai | CA | Hillsdale | 2023 | C | 79 % |
3 | Davis Minton | CA | Serra | 2025 | 2B | 78 % |
4 | Aaron Boswell | CA | Amador Valley | 2025 | RHP | 75 % |
5 | Gabe Lopez | CA | N/A | 2027 | 2B | 74 % |
6 | Jordan Maske | CA | Mills | 2023 | C | 73 % |
7 | Lucas Hermes | CA | Rancho Cotate | 2024 | LHP | 69 % |
8 | Landon Vetter | CA | Oak Ridge | 2024 | OF | 69 % |
9 | Christopher Ganim | CA | Serra | 2025 | 2B | 68 % |
10 | Sam Young | CA | Crystal Springs Uplands | 2024 | 3B | 67 % |
AVERAGE 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 | Isaiah Herrera | CA | Valley Christian | 2023 | OF | 21.3 g |
2 | Aidan Wedge | CA | Cardinal Newman | 2024 | OF | 19.5 g |
3 | Lucas Hermes | CA | Rancho Cotate | 2024 | LHP | 16.9 g |
4 | Davis Minton | CA | Serra | 2025 | 2B | 12.2 g |
5 | Gabe Lopez | CA | N/A | 2027 | 2B | 11.1 g |
6 | Eryx Awaya | HI | Punahou | 2024 | SS | 10.2 g |
7 | Landon Vetter | CA | Oak Ridge | 2024 | OF | 10.1 g |
8 | Christopher Ganim | CA | Serra | 2025 | 2B | 9.5 g |
9 | Aaron Boswell | CA | Amador Valley | 2025 | RHP | 9.4 g |
10 | Aidan Sakai | CA | Hillsdale | 2023 | C | 9.2 g |
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
South Bay Preseason ID |
CA | 01/29 | Mission College - San Jose |
East Bay Preseason ID | CA | 2/05 | Chabot College - Hayward |
Rising Stars ID: Sacramento | CA | 3/12 | McBean Stadium - Lincoln |
Rising Stars ID: Bay Area | CA | 4/23 | Chabot College - Hayward |
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