SoCal Upperclass Games: Blast Motion Leaderboard
September 23, 2021
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LA MIRADA, CALIF. - 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.
At the recent Top Prospects ID showcase players were set up with a Blast Motion sensor before each round of batting practice. 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, Power 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.
While there were two days of the events, we’ve combined the statistics to give a better representation of the group as a whole. Most players in the event were uncommitted and many of them put up some very good numbers, below we illustrate the top players in each category.
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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 | James Whitman | CA | Helix | 2022 | 1B | 81.7 mph |
2 | Ben Lee | CA | St. Monica Catholic | 2022 | C | 80.3 mph |
3 | Ben Lyons | CA | Rancho Bernardo | 2023 | OF | 79.3 mph |
4 | Ryan Skjonsby | CA | Long Beach Poly | 2022 | 3B | 79.0 mph |
5 | Weston Clark | CA | Steele Canyon | 2022 | OF | 77.0 mph |
6 | Jordan Cole | CA | Orange Lutheran | 2023 | RHP | 76.2 mph |
7 | Connor Harrison | CA | De La Salle | 2023 | C | 76.1 mph |
8 | Collin Taylor | CA | Birmingham | 2022 | 3B | 75.7 mph |
9 | Samuel DeCarlo | CA | Millikan | 2022 | SS | 75.5 mph |
10 | Andrew Violet | CA | Fullerton | 2022 | C | 74.9 mph |
11 | Nate Snakenborg | CA | San Marcos | 2023 | C | 73.7 mph |
12 | Jarrett Segura | CA | Bishop Alemany | 2023 | 1B | 73.3 mph |
13 | Noah Williams | CA | Redondo Union | 2022 | OF | 72.5 mph |
14 | Dominic Smaldino | CA | JSerra | 2023 | 1B | 71.2 mph |
15 | Dennis Fitzpatrick | CA | Corona del Mar | 2023 | SS | 70.7 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 (avg) |
1 | Samuel DeCarlo | CA | Millikan | 2022 | SS | 23.7 mph |
2 | James Whitman | CA | Helix | 2022 | 1B | 23.6 mph |
3 | Noah Williams | CA | Redondo Union | 2022 | OF | 23.2 mph |
4 | Weston Clark | CA | Steele Canyon | 2022 | OF | 22.7 mph |
5 | Jordan Cole | CA | Orange Lutheran | 2023 | RHP | 22.7 mph |
6 | Ben Lee | CA | St. Monica Catholic | 2022 | C | 22.4 mph |
7 | Stefano Gonzales | CA | Mater Dei | 2023 | RHP | 22.2 mph |
8 | Ryan Skjonsby | CA | Long Beach Poly | 2022 | 3B | 22.0 mph |
9 | Jarrett Segura | CA | Bishop Alemany | 2023 | 1B | 22.0 mph |
10 | Amari Yolas | CA | Palisades Charter | 2023 | OF | 21.3 mph |
11 | Cooper Allen | CA | San Juan Hills | 2022 | 1B | 21.2 mph |
12 | Dennis Fitzpatrick | CA | Corona del Mar | 2023 | SS | 21.0 mph |
13 | Connor Harrison | CA | De La Salle | 2023 | C | 20.8 mph |
14 | Nate Snakenborg | CA | San Marcos | 2023 | C | 20.7 mph |
15 | Dominic Smaldino | CA | JSerra | 2023 | 1B | 20.7 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 | Connor Harrison | CA | De La Salle | 2023 | C | 82 % |
2 | Weston Clark | CA | Steele Canyon | 2022 | OF | 74 % |
3 | Cooper Allen | CA | San Juan Hills | 2022 | 1B | 72 % |
4 | Cesar Chavez | CA | Walnut | 2022 | SS | 71 % |
5 | Nate Snakenborg | CA | San Marcos | 2023 | C | 71 % |
6 | Ben Lee | CA | St. Monica Catholic | 2022 | C | 71 % |
7 | Jake Fuentes | CA | Villa Park | 2023 | 3B | 70 % |
8 | Dennis Fitzpatrick | CA | Corona del Mar | 2023 | SS | 69 % |
9 | Jordan Cole | CA | Orange Lutheran | 2023 | RHP | 67 % |
10 | James Whitman | CA | Helix | 2022 | 1B | 66 % |
11 | Jake Bourne | CA | JSerra | 2023 | OF | 65 % |
12 | Amari Yolas | CA | Palisades Charter | 2023 | OF | 64 % |
13 | Stefano Gonzales | CA | Mater Dei | 2023 | RHP | 63 % |
14 | Andrew Violet | CA | Fullerton | 2022 | C | 62 % |
15 | Jarrett Segura | CA | Bishop Alemany | 2023 | 1B | 58 % |
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 | Ben Lee | CA | St. Monica Catholic | 2022 | C | 25.9 g |
2 | James Whitman | CA | Helix | 2022 | 1B | 24.7 g |
3 | Amari Yolas | CA | Palisades Charter | 2023 | OF | 24.6 g |
4 | Stefano Gonzales | CA | Mater Dei | 2023 | RHP | 23.8 g |
5 | Cooper Allen | CA | San Juan Hills | 2022 | 1B | 21.6 g |
6 | Weston Clark | CA | Steele Canyon | 2022 | OF | 21.5 g |
7 | Jarrett Segura | CA | Bishop Alemany | 2023 | 1B | 21.2 g |
8 | Ryan Skjonsby | CA | Long Beach Poly | 2022 | 3B | 17.6 g |
9 | Jordan Cole | CA | Orange Lutheran | 2023 | RHP | 17.1 g |
10 | Connor Harrison | CA | De La Salle | 2023 | C | 16.5 g |
^ | Nate Snakenborg | CA | San Marcos | 2023 | C | 16.5 g |
11 | Jake Fuentes | CA | Villa Park | 2023 | 3B | 16.4 g |
12 | Jake Bourne | CA | JSerra | 2023 | OF | 15.3 g |
13 | Dennis Fitzpatrick | CA | Corona del Mar | 2023 | SS | 14.5 g |
14 | Cesar Chavez | CA | Walnut | 2022 | SS | 13.6 g |
15 | Dominic Smaldino | CA | JSerra | 2023 | 1B | 11.4 g |
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
SoCal Underclass Games (Invite-Only) | CA | 09/25 | University of San Diego |
Northern California Academic Games | CA | 10/16 | Menlo College |
Unsigned Senior Games | CA | 10/17 | Hart Park |
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