On Wednesday August 5th PBR VA/DC held our annual Unsigned Senior Games. This event featured over 60 uncommitted 2021's from all over the state. During this event, like many others, we gathered data from players on our Blast Motion sensors during their batting practice rounds. Here are some players who stood out in five different measurable areas that are provided by Blast.

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	Average Bat Speed (mph)
Lincoln Lubsen	Walsingham Academy	2021	79.8 mph
Riley Motley	Christchurch	2021	77.6 mph
Moses Brown V	Menchville	2021	73.1 mph
Alex Kanipe	Radford	2021	72.7 mph
Tyler Mitchell	CD Hylton	2021	71.9 mph
Hank Carpin	Benedictine	2021	71.8 mph
Victor Johnson	Benedictine	2021	71.1 mph
Joshua Prinzel	Tabb	2021	70.8 mph
Thomas Watermolen	Hickory	2021	70.4 mph
Aden Payne	James Wood High School	2021	70.2 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	Average Rotational Acceleration (g)
Camden Herron	Fort Defiance	2021	24.7 g
Jackson Severt	Dinwiddie	2021	22.3 g
Isaiah Bracy	Glen Allen	2021	21.3 g
Thomas Chandler	Henrico	2021	21.2 g
Moses Brown V	Menchville	2021	20.8 g
Elijah Jackson	Meadowbrook	2021	19.3 g
Harrison Madagan	Millbrook	2021	16.2 g
John Bastianns	Frank W. Cox	2021	15.7 g
Hank Carpin	Benedictine	2021	15.4 g
Drew Petitt	Briar Woods	2021	15.0 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	Average On Plane Efficiency %
Will Sewell	Hanover	2021	84%
Camden Herron	Fort Defiance	2021	83%
Noah Walker	Randolph Henry	2021	81%
Joshua Cutright	Louisa	2021	81%
Thomas Chandler	Henrico	2021	78%
Drew Petitt	Briar Woods	2021	76%
Jahiem Green	North Stafford	2021	75%
Isaiah Bracy	Glen Allen	2021	74%
Hank Carpin	Benedictine	2021	73%
Sebastian Tringali	Millbrook	2021	72%

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	Average Power (kW)
Lincoln Lubsen	Walsingham Academy	2021	5.15 kW
Moses Brown V	Menchville	2021	4.86 kW
Riley Motley	Christchurch	2021	4.80 kW
Hank Carpin	Benedictine	2021	4.66 kW
Isaiah Bracy	Glen Allen	2021	4.40 kW
Camden Herron	Fort Defiance	2021	4.30 kW
Alex Kanipe	Radford	2021	4.30 kW
Tyler Mitchell	CD Hylton	2021	4.20 kW
Aden Payne	James Wood High School	2021	4.17 kW
Victor Johnson	Benedictine	2021	4.13 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	Average Peak Hand Speed (mph)
Isaiah Bracy	Glen Allen	2021	23.4 mph
Aden Payne	James Wood High School	2021	23.2 mph
Hank Carpin	Benedictine	2021	22.6 mph
John Bastiaans	Frank W. Cox	2021	22.4 mph
Moses Brown V	Menchville	2021	22.1 mph
Elijah Jackson	Meadowbrook	2021	22.0 mph
Jackson Severt	Dinwiddie	2021	22.0 mph
Lincoln Lubsen	Walsingham Academy	2021	21.5 mph
Noah Walker	Randolph Henry	2021	21.4 mph
Kaden Spaid	James Wood High School	2021	21.4 mph
Grayson Harris	Cosby	2021	21.4 mph
Riley Motley	Christchurch	2021	21.4 mph