Peoria Preseason ID: Positional Data Dive
January 22, 2025
This past Sunday, the Prep Baseball Arizona staff opened up the 2025 showcase season with the Peoria Preseason ID hosted at Sunrise Mountain High School in Peoria, Arizona. This event featured 21 uncommitted prospects in the 2025 - 2028 classes and allowed players a chance to update their metrics and profiles, showcasing their offseason gains ahead of the 2025 high school season. We had several standout performers among multiple classes and we continue to break it all down below within our post-event coverage and leaderboards.
Earlier this week we began our post-event coverage within our Statistical Analysis and Pitching Data Dive articles. Today, we'll conclude our post-event coverage within this Positional Data Dive article as we break down the top TrackMan, Blast Motion, Vizual Edge and Physical Testing data among positional players at the event.
For complete event results, click here.
To request an invite to the Underclass Preseason All-State (Jan. 25/26), click here.
To request an invite to the Upperclass Preseason All-State (Feb. 1/2), click here.
To register for the Mesa Preseason ID (Feb. 9), click here.
VALD PERFORMANCE
60-YARD DASH
10-YARD SPLIT
30-YARD SPLIT
PEAK RUNNING SPEED
PEAK VERTICAL JUMP
PEAK RSI JUMP
TRACKMAN
EXIT VELOCITY (MAX)
EXIT VELOCITY (AVG.)
Exit Velocity: This metric measures the speed of the ball, measured in miles per hour, as it comes off the bat at the moment of contact.
BATTED BALL DISTANCE (MAX)
Distance – This metric measures how far the ball traveled, or would travel if it was not obstructed, measured in feet.
BATTED BALL DISTANCE (AVG.)
HARD HIT %
Hard Hit % - Percentage of batted balls with an exit velocity of 90 MPH or higher.
SWEET SPOT %
Sweet Spot %: This metric is determined by how often the player produces a batted ball during the session with a launch angle between 8 to 32 degrees.
BLAST MOTION
HAND SPEED (AVG.)
Hand Speed: The observed 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.
BAT SPEED (AVG.)
Bat Speed: The observed speed of the sweet spot of the bat at impact. The sweet spot of the bat is measured six inches from the tip of the bat.
ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION (AVG.)
Body Rotation: A swing that has the appropriate relative contributions of body and bat rotations is an efficient and Powerful swing that maintains proper sequencing. An efficient baseball swing is one in which the body creates the initial movements, which is then transferred to the arms and out to the bat, thereby maximizing Bat Speed through this proximal-to-distal kinematic sequencing movement pattern.
PHYSICAL TESTING
GRIP STRENGTH (R)
GRIP STRENGTH (L)
VIZUAL EDGE
EDGE SCORE
The Edge Score is a comprehensive score out of 100 that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing athletes, parents, coaches and scouts with a benchmark number for assessing an athlete’s overall visual ability. In general the higher the Edge Score, the higher chance of athletic success. Think of the Edge Score as the 'Sixth Metric' in the standard Five-Tools that make up a ball player.
The average Edge Score for the 2020 MLB Draft Class was 79.3 (of hitters who completed a Vizual Edge test). MLB players we've worked with typically show stronger scores, with elite hitters scoring consistently above 87.0 on their Edge Score.
Upcoming Events
Showcase | State | Date | Location |
Preseason All-State Games: Underclass (Invite-Only) | AZ | 01/25 | Casteel High School - Queen Creek, AZ |
Preseason All-State Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only) | AZ | 02/01 | Apollo High School - Glendale, AZ |
Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/02 | The MAX - McCook, IL |
Mesa Preseason ID | AZ | 02/09 | Desert Ridge High School - Mesa, AZ |
Phoenix Rising Stars ID - Session 1 | AZ | 03/15 | Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ |
Phoenix Rising Stars ID - Session 2 | AZ | 04/05 | Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ |
Mesa Rising Stars ID | AZ | 04/26 | Mountain View High School - Mesa, AZ |