Top Tier NorCal Scout Day: Blast Leaderboard
November 4, 2022
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HAYWARD, CALIF. - We ran a scout day for Top Tier NorCal last Sunday (10/30/22) at Chabot College in Hayward and today we publish the Blast Motion hitting data, which concludes the published content from the event.
One of the important tools Prep Baseball Report implements at our 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 collect data from each swing taken by each player at the event. The metrics collected/published 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 more full picture of the player to the college and professional scouts doing their research on prospects they may be interested in.
Top Tier NorCal Full Stats/Data Link
BLAST MOTION LEADERS
AVERAGE 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 (avg) |
1 | Maximiliano Garcia | CA | El Cerrito | 2024 | 3B | 71.9 mph |
2 | Daivik Vennela | CA | Carlmont | 2024 | RHP | 69.3 mph |
3 | Brayden Braga | CA | Dougherty Valley | 2023 | 1B | 68.7 mph |
4 | Toby Richards | CA | Marin Catholic | 2024 | 1B | 67.4 mph |
5 | Adrian Hattaway | CA | Granada | 2024 | 3B | 66.8 mph |
6 | Andy Mak | CA | El Camino | 2024 | OF | 64.5 mph |
7 | Cole Leschak | CA | Pittsburg | 2024 | RHP | 63.9 mph |
8 | Logan Kellogg | CA | California High School San Ramon | 2025 | 1B | 63.8 mph |
9 | Ellis Moss | CA | Piedmont | 2024 | 2B | 63.8 mph |
10 | Nick Jones | CA | Elk Grove | 2026 | OF | 63.1 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 | Cole Leschak | CA | Pittsburg | 2024 | RHP | 23.8 mph |
^ | Maximiliano Garcia | CA | El Cerrito | 2024 | 3B | 23.8 mph |
2 | Daivik Vennela | CA | Carlmont | 2024 | RHP | 22.5 mph |
3 | Toby Richards | CA | Marin Catholic | 2024 | 1B | 21.9 mph |
4 | Nick Jones | CA | Elk Grove | 2026 | OF | 21.7 mph |
5 | Brayden Braga | CA | Dougherty Valley | 2023 | 1B | 21.6 mph |
^ | Logan Kellogg | CA | California High School San Ramon | 2025 | 1B | 21.6 mph |
6 | Ethan Belloni | CA | Hillsdale | 2024 | SS | 20.9 mph |
7 | Ellis Moss | CA | Piedmont | 2024 | 2B | 20.6 mph |
8 | Tony Keeling | CA | Monte Vista | 2026 | 3B | 20.4 mph |
9 | Angus Olaes | CA | Encinal | 2024 | OF | 20.3 mph |
10 | Ayush Sadekar | CA | Irvington | 2024 | 2B | 20.0 mph |
^ | Jake Belloni | CA | Hillsdale | 2025 | LHP | 20.0 mph |
AVERAGE HAND SPEED
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
1 | Maximiliano Garcia | CA | El Cerrito | 2024 | 3B | 22.9 mph |
2 | Cole Leschak | CA | Pittsburg | 2024 | RHP | 22.7 mph |
3 | Logan Kellogg | CA | California High School San Ramon | 2025 | 1B | 21.0 mph |
4 | Daivik Vennela | CA | Carlmont | 2024 | RHP | 20.9 mph |
5 | Brayden Braga | CA | Dougherty Valley | 2023 | 1B | 20.4 mph |
6 | Ellis Moss | CA | Piedmont | 2024 | 2B | 20.2 mph |
7 | Nick Jones | CA | Elk Grove | 2026 | OF | 20.1 mph |
8 | Ethan Belloni | CA | Hillsdale | 2024 | SS | 20.0 mph |
9 | Toby Richards | CA | Marin Catholic | 2024 | 1B | 19.9 mph |
10 | Tony Keeling | CA | Monte Vista | 2026 | 3B | 19.6 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 | Cody Williams | CA | Dougherty Valley | 2023 | RHP | 85 % |
2 | Daivik Vennela | CA | Carlmont | 2024 | RHP | 83 % |
3 | Angus Olaes | CA | Encinal | 2024 | OF | 83 % |
4 | Nick Jones | CA | Elk Grove | 2026 | OF | 77 % |
5 | Nico Velasquez | CA | California | 2025 | OF | 76 % |
6 | Sean Tam | CA | Stanford Online | 2027 | SS | 71 % |
7 | Maximiliano Garcia | CA | El Cerrito | 2024 | 3B | 70 % |
8 | Brayden Braga | CA | Dougherty Valley | 2023 | 1B | 69 % |
9 | Jake Belloni | CA | Hillsdale | 2025 | LHP | 69 % |
10 | Cole Leschak | CA | Pittsburg | 2024 | RHP | 68 % |
11 | Evon Williams | CA | Dougherty Valley | 2023 | SS | 68 % |
12 | Ayush Sadekar | CA | Irvington | 2024 | 2B | 66 % |
13 | Tony Keeling | CA | Monte Vista | 2026 | 3B | 65 % |
14 | Ellis Moss | CA | Piedmont | 2024 | 2B | 63 % |
15 | Mikey Allen | CA | Dublin | 2024 | OF | 60 % |
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 | Cole Leschak | CA | Pittsburg | 2024 | RHP | 19.9 g |
2 | Nick Jones | CA | Elk Grove | 2026 | OF | 19.6 g |
3 | Maximiliano Garcia | CA | El Cerrito | 2024 | 3B | 19.2 g |
4 | Angus Olaes | CA | Encinal | 2024 | OF | 18.3 g |
5 | Daivik Vennela | CA | Carlmont | 2024 | RHP | 15.7 g |
6 | Ayush Sadekar | CA | Irvington | 2024 | 2B | 14.9 g |
7 | Brayden Braga | CA | Dougherty Valley | 2023 | 1B | 14.8 g |
8 | Cody Williams | CA | Dougherty Valley | 2023 | RHP | 13.9 g |
9 | Jake Belloni | CA | Hillsdale | 2025 | LHP | 13.1 g |
10 | Nico Velasquez | CA | California | 2025 | OF | 12.0 g |
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
SoCal Preseason All-State Underclass | CA | 01/07 | Elsinore High School |
Fresno Preseason ID |
CA | 01/08 | Euless Ballpark - Fresno City College |
SoCal Preseason All-State Upperclass | CA | 01/08 | Cerritos College |
Far North Preseason ID | CA | 01/15 | Butte College - Oroville |
Peninsula Preseason ID |
CA | 01/22 | College of San Mateo |
South Bay Preseason ID | CA | 01/29 | Mission College - San Jose |
East Bay Preseason ID | CA | 02/05 | Chabot College - Hayward |
Super 60 Pro Showcase | National | 02/05 | The Max - McCook, IL |
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