On June 25th the Dirtbags and PBR VA/DC held a Scout Day at the Lynchburg Hillcats Stadium in Lynchburg, VA. There were over 140 players in attendance for the event. During the event we compiled swing data and metrics from each player using our Blast Motion sensors. Below are some players who stood out on 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	Commitment	Average Bat Speed (mph)
Jean Mulumba	Virginia High	2021		78.7 mph
Brady Miles	Great Bridge	2023		76.6 mph
Thomas Barker	Tunstall	2020	Roanoke	75.2 mph
Ethan Hensley	Granby	2022		73.2 mph
Josh Jakiim	Cosby	2021		71.0 mph
Jake Braun	James River	2021		70.9 mph
Cam Clinton	Liberty Christian	2023		70.7 mph
Kaden Swaim	Oak Grove (NC)	2021		70.0 mph
Hunter Powell	Magna Vista	2021		69.7 mph
Joey Duffer	Halifax	2021		69.6 mph
Jake Moore	Chatham	2023	Liberty	69.2 mph
Evan Stone	Dutch Fork (SC)	2021		69.2 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	Commitment	Average Rotational Acceleration (g)
Jonathan Davis	Tazewell	2022		28.0 g
Danny Sadler	JH Rose (NC)	2021		26.0 g
Chase Mallory	William Monroe	2021		25.9 g
Jean Mulumba	Virginia High	2021		25.1 g
Hunter Powell	Magna Vista	2021		24.8 g
Addison Clark	Carlisle	2021	VMI	24.6 g
Cam Clinton	Liberty Christian	2023		24.0 g
Jamal Neal	William Monroe	2024		23.4 g
Brett Forbis	Charles B Aycock (NC)	2021		23.4 g
Brandon Drewry	York	2022		23.4 g
Gavin Bralley	Atlee	2021		22.8 g
Sam Bell	Jefferson Forest	2023		22.6 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	Average On Plane Efficiency (%)
Chase Mallory	William Monroe	2021		93 %
Nathaniel Tyree	Liberty Christian	2023		90 %
Luke Gouldthorpe	Jefferson Forest	2023		88 %
Phillip Feldt	Windsor	2021		87 %
Harley Henry	Southampton	2021		87 %
Cam Satterfield	Chatham	2022		86 %
Wade Jenkins	Roanoke Rapids (NC)	2022		85 %
Brandon Drewry	York	2022		84 %
Marshall Basham	Christiansburg	2023		82 %
Daniel Moughon	Mathews	2022		81 %
Hunter Hogwood	Hickory	2022		81 %
Ryan Jackson	Liberty Christian	2025		81 %
Aidan Watlington	Tunstall	2024		81 %
Aric Stewart	Roanoke Valley (NC)	2024		81 %
Cam Clinton	Liberty Christian	2023		81 %
Drew Williamson	Roanoke Rapids (NC)	2023		81 %
Mason Anderson	Hargrave Military	2022		81 %
Evan Penny	Rockingham County (NC)	2024		81 %

 

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	Average Power (kW)
Jean Mulumba	Virginia High	2021		6.26 kW
Brady Miles	Great Bridge	2023		5.19 kW
Thomas Barker	Tunstall	2020	Roanoke	5.06 kW
Cam Clinton	Liberty Christian	2023		4.84 kW
Jackson Newton	Halifax	2021		4.70 kW
Addison Clark	Carlisle	2021	VMI	4.63 kW
Evan Stone	Dutch Fork (SC)	2021		4.60 kW
Jake Braun	James River	2021		4.45 kW
Hunter Powell	Magna Vista	2021		4.40 kW
Ethan Hensley	Granby	2022		4.35 kW
Colin Moore	Tunstall	2021		4.20 kW
Kerry Collins	Bluefield (WV)	2022		4.19 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	Average Peak Hand Speed (mph)
Addison Clark	Carlisle	2021	VMI	24.2 mph
Jonathan Davis	Tazewell	2022		24.0 mph
Jamal Neal	William Monroe	2024		23.7 mph
Brett Forbis	Charles B Aycock (NC)	2021		23.3 mph
Thomas Barker	Tunstall	2020	Roanoke	23.3 mph
Kerry Collins	Bluefield (WV)	2022		23.3 mph
Harley Henry	Southampton	2021		23.2 mph
Hunter Powell	Magna Vista	2021		22.6 mph
Danny Sadler	JH Rose (NC)	2022		22.4 mph
Jean Mulumba	Virginia High	2021		22.4 mph
Bryson McCall	George Wythe	2021		22.4 mph
Brady Miles	Great Bridge	2023		22.2 mph