Fresno Preseason ID: Blast Motion Leaders

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FRESNO, CALIF. - Our Preseason ID series kicked off last weekend in Fresno, at DIB Baseball Academy. We have four more stops coming up over the next four Sundays (Far North, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay) and look forward to seeing players we know of and those we will be introduced to. There are sure to be players in attendance in the coming events who will be receiving invitations to some of our most exclusive event opportunities such as Future Games.

At the Fresno Preseason ID event players went through the traditional showcase (with slight modifications as a result of moving the event indoors due to weather) workout that included the 30-yard dash (w/10-yard split as well), hitting session, defensive session, concluded with pitchers throwing a 15-20 pitch pen session. This piece highlights the leaders in Blast Motion data.

In the coming days we’ll push out other statistical leaders, categorical leaders, scouting reports, and much more. 

(Note: All showcase videos have been added to player profiles)

CLICK HERE FOR SORTABLE PLAYER STATISTICS INCLUDING TRACKMAN, SWIFT, AND BLAST MOTION DATA.

BLAST MOTION LEADERS

AVERAGE 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

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

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%

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
Far North Preseason ID	CA	01/15	Butte College - Oroville
Inland Empire Preseason ID	CA	01/22	Santiago HS
Peninsula Preseason ID	CA	01/22	College of San Mateo
South Bay Preseason ID	CA	01/29	Mission College - San Jose
East Bay Preseason ID	CA	2/05	Chabot College -  Hayward