Blast Motion Reports: Top Prospect Games II
July 28, 2020
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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 (mph) |
| Ethan Ott | Greenbrier Christian | 2021 | 74.0 mph | |
| Neo Klemish | Grafton | 2022 | 68.7 mph | |
| Patrick Rakes | Miller School | 2023 | 66.3 mph | |
| Aaron Lautenschlager | Loudon Valley | 2021 | 65.6 mph | |
| Chase Sanford | Atlee | 2022 | 65.5 mph | |
| Elijah Pinckney | Fredericksburg Christian | 2021 | 64.6 mph | |
| Jakob Foster | Patriot | 2023 | 64.0 mph | |
| Caden Swartley | Turner Ashby | 2023 | 63.7 mph | |
| Micah Canterbury | Buffalo Gap | 2023 | 63.6 mph | |
| Kelly Crittenberger | Potomac School | 2023 | 62.4 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
| Name | School | Class | Commitment | Rotational Acceleration (g) |
| Elijah Pinckney | Fredericksburg Christian | 2021 | 33.6 g | |
| Jakob Foster | Patriot | 2023 | 20.3 g | |
| Neo Klemish | Grafton | 2022 | 17.0 g | |
| Gabriel Sebastino | James River (Buchanan) | 2021 | Marymount | 15.2 g |
| Kelly Crittenburger | Potomac School | 2023 | 14.2 g | |
| Seth Buchanan | Lebanon | 2023 | 13.6 g | |
| Jalen Dupree | Western Branch | 2024 | 13.2 g | |
| Chase Sanford | Atlee | 2022 | 12.2 g | |
| Ethan Ott | Greenbrier Christian | 2021 | 9.0 g | |
| Micah Canterbury | Buffalo Gap | 2023 | 8.9 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 Efficiency % |
| Gabriel Sebastino | James River (Buchanan) | 2021 | Marymount | 79% |
| Elijah Pinckney | Fredericksburg Christian | 2021 | 79% | |
| Aaron Lautenschlager | Loudon Valley | 2021 | 77% | |
| Seth Buchanan | Lebanon | 2023 | 74% | |
| Jakob Foster | Patriot | 2023 | 73% | |
| Neo Klemish | Grafton | 2022 | 73% | |
| Chase Sanford | Atlee | 2022 | 70% | |
| Caden Swartley | Turner Ashby | 2023 | 63% | |
| Jalen Dupree | Western Branch | 2024 | 63% | |
| Micah Canterbury | Buffalo Gap | 2023 | 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) |
| Ethan Ott | Greenbrier Christian | 2021 | 4.46 kW | |
| Neo Klemish | Grafton | 2022 | 4.25 kW | |
| Elijah Pinckney | Fredericksburg Christian | 2021 | 3.80 kW | |
| Chase Sanford | Atlee | 2022 | 3.50 kW | |
| Patrick Rakes | Miller School | 2023 | 3.47 kW | |
| Jakob Foster | Patriot | 2023 | 3.43 kW | |
| Seth Buchanan | Lebanon | 2023 | 3.28 kW | |
| Aaron Lautenschlager | Loudon Valley | 2021 | 3.26 kW | |
| Caden Swartley | Turner Ashby | 2023 | 3.18 kW | |
| Gabriel Sebastino | James River (Buchanan) | 2021 | Marymount | 3.03 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 (mph) |
| Elijah Pinckney | Fredericksburg Christian | 2021 | 22.1 mph | |
| Seth Buchanan | Lebanon | 2023 | 21.7 mph | |
| Micah Canterbury | Buffalo Gap | 2023 | 21.5 mph | |
| Neo Klemish | Grafton | 2022 | 21.4 mph | |
| Jakob Foster | Patriot | 2023 | 21.4 mph | |
| Jalen Dupree | Western Branch | 2024 | 20.7 mph | |
| Ethan Ott | Greenbrier Christian | 2021 | 20.4 mph | |
| Chase Sanford | Atlee | 2022 | 20.0 mph | |
| Gabriel Sebastino | James River (Buchanan) | 2021 | Marymount | 19.2 mph |
| Patrick Rakes | Miller School | 2023 | 18.3 mph |