Top Tier NorCal Scout Day: Blast Leaderboard
February 17, 2022
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SAN RAMON, CALIF. - As an open event, this was conducted as a straight traditional showcase, 60 yard run, BP round (with Blast Motion sensors and TrackMan utilized for gathering of various data and metrics), defensive workouts, and pitchers ending the day on the mound throwing 15-20 pitch sessions.
We will roll out more data from this event in the coming days and weeks. Today, it's the Blast Motion leaderboard.
(Note: All showcase videos have been added to players profiles.)
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)
TOP TIER NORCAL FULL STATS, BLAST, & TRACKMAN 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 | Micah Billings | CA | James Logan | 2023 | 1B | 77.1 mph |
2 | Mateo Morales | CA | St. Mary's College Prep | 2024 | C | 76.5 mph |
3 | Demetriz Lewis, Jr. | CA | El Cerrito | 2024 | OF | 76.4 mph |
4 | Jackson Garcia | CA | James Logan | 2023 | 3B | 71.7 mph |
5 | Noah Pang | CA | Archbishop Mitty | 2023 | 2B | 70.8 mph |
6 | Dakota Dickson | CA | N/A | 2026 | 1B | 70.3 mph |
7 | Elias Fogelman | CA | St. Mary's College Prep | 2023 | RHP | 69.9 mph |
8 | Alejandro Almaguer | CA | James Logan | 2023 | SS | 69.0 mph |
9 | Colin Cheung | CA | James Logan | 2023 | MIF | 68.2 mph |
10 | Jayden Salgado | CA | James Logan | 2023 | OF | 68.0 mph |
11 | Jason Borzello | CA | St. Francis | 2024 | SS | 67.6 mph |
12 | Joseph Kessler | CA | Palo Alto | 2025 | 3B | 66.0 mph |
13 | Joshua Mayol | CA | Hillsdale | 2024 | LHP | 64.0 mph |
14 | Ayush Sadekar | CA | Irvington | 2024 | 2B | 63.7 mph |
15 | Adolph Sykes | CA | Irvington | 2022 | 2B | 63.0 mph |
Average Bat Speed
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (avg) |
1 | Micah Billings | CA | James Logan | 2023 | 1B | 74.0 mph |
2 | Demetriz Lewis, Jr. | CA | El Cerrito | 2024 | OF | 71.9 mph |
3 | Mateo Morales | CA | St. Mary's College Prep | 2024 | C | 71.8 mph |
4 | Jackson Garcia | CA | James Logan | 2023 | 3B | 68.9 mph |
5 | Noah Pang | CA | Archbishop Mitty | 2023 | 2B | 68.1 mph |
6 | Alejandro Almaguer | CA | James Logan | 2023 | SS | 67.6 mph |
7 | Elias Fogelman | CA | St. Mary's College Prep | 2023 | RHP | 67.3 mph |
8 | Jayden Salgado | CA | James Logan | 2023 | OF | 66.3 mph |
9 | Dakota Dickson | CA | N/A | 2026 | 1B | 65.5 mph |
10 | Joseph Kessler | CA | Palo Alto | 2025 | 3B | 65.1 mph |
11 | Jason Borzello | CA | St. Francis | 2024 | SS | 64.5 mph |
12 | Joshua Mayol | CA | Hillsdale | 2024 | LHP | 62.3 mph |
13 | Colin Cheung | CA | James Logan | 2023 | MIF | 61.9 mph |
14 | Ayush Sadekar | CA | Irvington | 2024 | 2B | 61.6 mph |
15 | Adolph Sykes | CA | Irvington | 2022 | 2B | 61.0 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 | Jerry Roseman | CA | Montera | 2026 | RHP | 86 % |
2 | Diego Prado | CA | Wilcox | 2025 | OF | 79 % |
3 | Isaiah Clendinen | CA | Moreau Catholic | 2027 | OF | 79 % |
4 | Nathan Hui | CA | Junipero Serra | 2026 | SS | 79 % |
5 | Dakota Dickson | CA | N/A | 2026 | 1B | 75 % |
6 | Joshua Mayol | CA | Hillsdale | 2024 | LHP | 73 % |
7 | Graham Sanger | CA | Head Royce | 2027 | 2B | 68 % |
8 | Connor Murphy | CA | Newark Memorial | 2026 | RHP | 67 % |
9 | Elias Fogelman | CA | St. Mary's College Prep | 2023 | RHP | 64 % |
10 | Jake Belloni | CA | Hillsdale | 2025 | LHP | 63 % |
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 | Jason Borzello | CA | St. Francis | 2024 | SS | 23.8 mph |
2 | Jayden Salgado | CA | James Logan | 2023 | OF | 23.5 mph |
^ | Micah Billings | CA | James Logan | 2023 | 1B | 23.5 mph |
3 | Demetriz Lewis, Jr. | CA | El Cerrito | 2024 | OF | 22.8 mph |
4 | Mateo Morales | CA | St. Mary's College Prep | 2024 | C | 22.7 mph |
5 | Noah Pang | CA | Archbishop Mitty | 2023 | 2B | 22.0 mph |
6 | Dakota Dickson | CA | N/A | 2026 | 1B | 21.7 mph |
7 | Adolph Sykes | CA | Irvington | 2022 | 2B | 21.5 mph |
8 | Diego Prado | CA | Wilcox | 2025 | OF | 21.2 mph |
9 | Joshua Mayol | CA | Hillsdale | 2024 | LHP | 21.1 mph |
10 | Alejandro Almaguer | CA | James Logan | 2023 | SS | 20.7 mph |
11 | Jackson Garcia | CA | James Logan | 2023 | 3B | 20.5 mph |
^ | Joseph Kessler | CA | Palo Alto | 2025 | 3B | 20.5 mph |
12 | Ethan Belloni | CA | Hillsdale | 2024 | SS | 20.3 mph |
13 | Ayush Sadekar | CA | Irvington | 2024 | 2B | 20.2 mph |
14 | Elias Fogelman | CA | St. Mary's College Prep | 2023 | RHP | 20.1 mph |
15 | Jake Belloni | CA | Hillsdale | 2025 | LHP | 19.9 mph |
^ | Nathan Hui | CA | Junipero Serra | 2026 | SS | 19.9 mph |
Average Peak Hand Speed
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
1 | Jason Borzello | CA | St. Francis | 2024 | SS | 22.8 mph |
2 | Jayden Salgado | CA | James Logan | 2023 | OF | 22.5 mph |
3 | Micah Billings | CA | James Logan | 2023 | 1B | 22.5 mph |
4 | Mateo Morales | CA | St. Mary's College Prep | 2024 | C | 21.7 mph |
5 | Demetriz Lewis, Jr. | CA | El Cerrito | 2024 | OF | 20.9 mph |
6 | Adolph Sykes | CA | Irvington | 2022 | 2B | 20.5 mph |
7 | Joshua Mayol | CA | Hillsdale | 2024 | LHP | 20.4 mph |
8 | Diego Prado | CA | Wilcox | 2025 | OF | 19.9 mph |
9 | Joseph Kessler | CA | Palo Alto | 2025 | 3B | 19.8 mph |
10 | Dakota Dickson | CA | N/A | 2026 | 1B | 19.8 mph |
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 | Jackson Garcia | CA | James Logan | 2023 | 3B | 20.0 g |
2 | Jayden Salgado | CA | James Logan | 2023 | OF | 18.1 g |
3 | Diego Prado | CA | Wilcox | 2025 | OF | 16.7 g |
4 | Joshua Mayol | CA | Hillsdale | 2024 | LHP | 16.6 g |
5 | Demetriz Lewis, Jr. | CA | El Cerrito | 2024 | OF | 16.4 g |
6 | Micah Billings | CA | James Logan | 2023 | 1B | 16.4 g |
7 | Isaiah Clendinen | CA | Moreau Catholic | 2027 | OF | 16.3 g |
8 | Colton Vick | CA | Freedom | 2026 | C | 14.9 g |
9 | Connor Murphy | CA | Newark Memorial | 2026 | RHP | 14.0 g |
10 | Noah Pang | CA | Archbishop Mitty | 2023 | 2B | 14.0 g |
11 | Ayush Sadekar | CA | Irvington | 2024 | 2B | 13.9 g |
12 | Jake Belloni | CA | Hillsdale | 2025 | LHP | 13.6 g |
13 | Jerry Roseman | CA | Montera | 2026 | RHP | 12.5 g |
14 | Joseph Kessler | CA | Palo Alto | 2025 | 3B | 12.3 g |
15 | Adolph Sykes | CA | Irvington | 2022 | 2B | 12.2 g |
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
SoCal Rising Stars: Los Angeles | CA | 02/27 | O'Malley Field |
SoCal Rising Stars: Orange County | CA | 03/20 | JSerra High School |
SoCal Rising Stars: Inland Empire | CA | 04/24 | Corona High School |
SoCal Rising Stars Games | CA | 06/04 | O'Malley Field |
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