Blast Motion Reports: Top Prospect Games West
July 27, 2020
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On June 23rd PBR VA/DC Staff held a Top Prospect Games West event at Bank of The James Stadium, home of the Lynchburg Hillcats, 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 |
| Peyton Davis | Turner Ashby | 2021 | 74.3 mph | |
| Grant Thomas | Turner Ashby | 2021 | 73.0 mph | |
| Jaron McNeil-Ward | Dinwiddie | 2021 | Virginia Tech | 72.8 mph |
| Jack Baldridge | Bishop Ireton | 2021 | 72.3 mph | |
| Connor Fuhrman | Lord Botetourt | 2022 | South Carolina | 72.3 mph |
| Dillon Stowers | Liberty Christian Academy | 2022 | 72.2 mph | |
| Carson Peggins | Lord Botetourt | 2021 | 71.3 mph | |
| Brayden Simpson | Cosby | 2022 | 70.8 mph | |
| Brandon Cole Elrod | Hanover | 2023 | 70.5 mph | |
| Macho Santiago | Douglas Freeman | 2022 | 70.5 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) |
| Macho Santiago | Douglas Freeman | 2022 | 30.4 g | |
| Luke Keister | Spotswood | 2022 | 30.3 g | |
| Julian La Bella | Highland School | 2022 | 26.1 g | |
| Michael Dailey | Prince Edward | 2022 | 25.1 g | |
| Dillon Stowers | Liberty Christian | 2022 | 24.4 g | |
| Jackson Severt | Dinwiddie | 2021 | 21.8 g | |
| Evan Schick | Lake Braddock | 2023 | 19.9 g | |
| Jakob Foster | Patriot | 2023 | 19.7 g | |
| Brayden Simpson | Cosby | 2022 | 19.6 g | |
| Carson Peggins | Lord Botetourt | 2021 | 19.4 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 % |
| Andrew Huffmyer | Western Albemarle | 2024 | 92% | |
| Peyton Davis | Turner Ashby | 2021 | 87% | |
| Gabriel Sebastino | James River (Buchanon) | 2021 | Marymount | 85% |
| Ty Edmondson | Woodgrove | 2022 | 85% | |
| Reid Driskill | Brookville | 2022 | 82% | |
| Charlie Krebs | Woodgrove | 2023 | 81% | |
| Charlie Knighton | St. Christopher's | 2023 | 81% | |
| Anthony Connor | Glen Allen | 2022 | 81% | |
| Brayden Simpson | Cosby | 2022 | 80% | |
| Michael Dailey | Prince Edward | 2022 | 80% |
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) |
| Dillon Stowers | Liberty Christian | 2022 | 5.09 kW | |
| Macho Santiago | Douglas Freeman | 2022 | 5.08 kW | |
| Carson Peggins | Lord Botetourt | 2021 | 5.07 kW | |
| Brayden Simpson | Cosby | 2022 | 5.06 kW | |
| Peyton Davis | Turner Ashby | 2021 | 5.00 kW | |
| Jack Baldridge | Bishop Ireton | 2021 | 4.96 kW | |
| Jaron McNeil-Ward | Dinwiddie | 2021 | Virginia Tech | 4.93 kW |
| Julian La Bella | Highland School | 2022 | 4.74 kW | |
| Grant Thomas | Turner Ashby | 2021 | 4.68 kW | |
| Joey Duffer | Halifax | 2021 | 4.53 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 |
| Quincy Via | Lake Braddock | 2022 | 25.5 mph | |
| Macho Santiago | Douglas Freeman | 2022 | 24.7 mph | |
| Dillon Stowers | Liberty Christian | 2022 | 23.3 mph | |
| Jake Barker | Waynesboro | 2022 | 23.1 mph | |
| Michael Dailey | Prince Edward | 2022 | 23.0 mph | |
| Brayden Simpson | Cosby | 2022 | 22.9 mph | |
| Jackson Severt | Dinwiddie | 2021 | 22.4 mph | |
| Evan Schick | Lake Braddock | 2023 | 22.4 mph | |
| Luke Keister | Spotswood | 2022 | 22.3 mph | |
| Carson Peggins | Lord Botetourt | 2021 | 22.2 mph |