BAWS Uncommitted: Blast Leaderboard
September 22, 2022
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LATHROP, CALIF. - Bay Area World Series Uncommitted, officially scouted by PBR Northern California, was held last Saturday (9/17/22) at Islanders Field and the event had some highly talented 2023 players still looking for a home. Today is the piece highlighting Blast Motion metrics/data. Be on the lookout for the Quick Hits piece which will highlight some of the top performers at the event.
BAWS Uncommitted Full Stats, Blast Motion, & TrackMan Data
One of the important tools Prep Baseball Report has implemented at its events and officially scouted events is the use of Blast Motion sensors. During batting practice, the Blast Motion sensors measure 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.
With the Blast Motion sensor, we are able to collect data from each swing taken by the players. The metrics collected include: Bat Speed, On Plane Efficiency, Peak Hand Speed, and Rotational Acceleration.
Each player has their Blast Motion metrics uploaded into their profiles following the completion of the event providing insight into areas that could be improved upon as well as helping paint a clear picture of the player to the college and professional scouts doing their research on prospects they may be interested in.
BLAST MOTION LEADERS
MAX 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
AVERAGE BAT SPEED
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%
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
AVERAGE HAND SPEED
AVERAGE 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
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
SoCal Underclass Game (Invite-Only) | CA | 09/24 | University of San Diego |
SoCal ProCase (Invite-Only) | CA | 09/25 | JSerra High School |
NorCal Underclass Game | CA | 10/01 | Islanders Field |
NorCal Uncommitted Games | CA | 10/09 | McBean Stadium |
SoCal Top Prospects Games (Invite-Only) | CA | 10/09 | Great Park Stadium |
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