Blast Motion Reports: Committed Combine
July 16, 2020
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On July 7th PBR VA/DC Staff held a Committed Combine that featured some of the best talent in the area. In this post event analysis we are taking a look at some of the Blast Motion data from the on field BP that day.
About Blast Motion:
During batting practice, the Blast Motion sensors measured 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. Below are the top performers in five of the categories measured using the Blast Motion sensors.
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
| Name | School | Class | Commitment | Peak Bat Speed |
| Jay Woolfolk | Benedictine | 2021 | Virginia | 72.5 |
| Jaron McNeil-Ward | Dinwiddie | 2021 | Virginia Tech | 70.9 |
| Vincent DiLeonardo | Fredericksburg Christian | 2021 | Elon | 68.0 |
| Clay Grady | Nansemond River | 2022 | Virginia Tech | 67.9 |
| Owen DeShazo | Hanover | 2022 | Boston College | 67.8 |
| Seth Keller | Patrick-Henry (Ashland) | 2022 | Old Dominion | 66.7 |
| Dylan Hatfield | William Byrd | 2021 | Virginia Tech | 66.2 |
| Harrison Didawick | Western Branch | 2022 | Virginia | 66.1 |
| Cannon Peebles | Hanover | 2022 | Old Dominion | 66.0 |
| Bennett Shealor | Blacksburg | 2022 | George Mason | 65.6 |
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
| Name | School | Class | Commitment | Rotational Acceleration |
| Vincent DiLeonardo | Fredericksburg Christian | 2021 | Elon | 27.8 g |
| Jaron McNeil-Ward | Dinwiddie | 2021 | Virginia Tech | 19.6 g |
| Dylan Hatfield | William Byrd | 2021 | Virginia Tech | 19.6 g |
| Harrison Didawick | Western Branch | 2022 | Virginia | 18.7 g |
| Seth Keller | Patrick-Henry (Ashland) | 2022 | Old Dominion | 18.3 g |
| Bryce Jones | Cape Henry Collegiate | 2021 | Old Dominion | 18.1 g |
| Owen DeShazo | Hanover | 2022 | Boston College | 17.2 g |
| Clay Grady | Nansemond River | 2022 | Virginia Tech | 17.0 g |
| Chase Hustead | Hanover | 2022 | James Madison | 15.6 g |
| Cannon Peebles | Hanover | 2022 | Old Dominion | 14.8 g |
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%
| Name | School | Class | Commitment | On Plane Eff. % |
| Bryce Jones | Cape Henry Collegiate | 2021 | Old Dominion | 89% |
| Caleb Grizzard | Cosby | 2022 | Old Dominion | 78% |
| Bennett Shealor | Blacksburg | 2022 | George Mason | 72% |
| Matthew Buchanan | Lebanon | 2021 | Virginia | 70% |
| Jay Woolfolk | Benedictine | 2021 | Virginia | 68% |
| Clay Grady | Nansemond River | 2022 | Virginia Tech | 67% |
| Harrison Didawick | Western Branch | 2022 | Virginia | 66% |
| Cannon Peebles | Hanover | 2022 | Old Dominion | 64% |
| Jaron McNeil-Ward | Dinwiddie | 2021 | Virginia Tech | 63% |
| Chase Hustead | Hanover | 2022 | James Madison | 62% |
Power:
The average Power generated during the swing is found from the effective mass of the bat, the Bat Speed at impact, and the average acceleration during the downswing. Power is measured in Watts. Higher Power is achieved when a hitter is able to swing a heavier bat and accelerate it to higher speeds. For more info: Power
MLB Avg: 3.65-5.65 kW MiLB Avg: 3.20-5.20 College Avg: 3.83-5.08
| Name | School | Class | Commitment | Power (kW) |
| Jay Woolfolk | Benedictine | 2021 | Virginia | 4.47 kW |
| Jaron McNeil-Ward | Dinwiddie | 2021 | Virginia Tech | 4.44 kW |
| Owen DeShazo | Hanover | 2022 | Boston College | 4.41 kW |
| Harrison Didawick | Western Branch | 2022 | Virginia | 4.18 kW |
| Vincent DiLeonardo | Fredericksburg Christian | 2021 | Elon | 4.17 kW |
| Seth Keller | Patrick-Henry (Ashland) | 2022 | Old Dominion | 4.00 kW |
| Clay Grady | Nansemond River | 2022 | Virginia Tech | 3.65 kW |
| Dylan Hatfield | William Byrd | 2021 | Virginia Tech | 3.64 kW |
| Cannon Peebles | Hanover | 2022 | Hanover | 3.56 kW |
| Bryce Jones | Cape Henry Collegiate | 2021 | Cape Henry Collegiate | 3.55 kW |
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
| Name | School | Class | Commitment | Peak Hand Speed |
| Vincent DiLeonardo | Fredericksburg Christian | 2021 | Elon | 24.8 mph |
| Jay Woolfolk | Benedictine | 2021 | Virginia | 24.3 mph |
| Jaron McNeil-Ward | Dinwiddie | 2021 | Virginia Tech | 22.4 |
| Owen DeShazo | Hanover | 2022 | Boston College | 22.2 |
| Caleb Grizzard | Cosby | 2022 | Old Dominion | 22.2 |
| Harrison Didawick | Western Branch | 2022 | Virginia | 22.1 |
| Seth Keller | Patrick Henry (Ashland) | 2022 | Old Dominion | 22.1 |
| Clay Grady | Nansemond River | 2022 | Virginia Tech | 21.6 |
| Dylan Hatfield | William Byrd | 2021 | Virginia Tech | 21.1 |
| Bryce Jones | Cape Henry Collegiate | 2021 | Old Dominion | 21.0 |