Prep Baseball Report

North Bay Open: Blast Motion Leaderboard


PBR CA Scouting Staff

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YOUNTVILLE, CALIF. - The event was held at historic Borman Field, on the premises of the Veteran's Home of California in the heart of scenic Napa Valley. Nearly 30 players came out to the open event, many showcasing themselves for the first time. The event was heavy on 2023/2024 grads, with a couple of talented 2022s in attendance and a 2025 sure to draw plenty of attention in the coming years.

As an open event, this was conducted as a straight traditional showcase, 60 yard run, BP round, defensive workouts and pitchers ending the day on the mound throwing 15-20 pitch sessions.

One of the important tools Prep Baseball Report has implemented at its 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 were able to collect data from each swing taken by each prospect at BAWS 2021. 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.

We will roll out more data from this event in the coming days and weeks.

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

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

CATEGORIAL LEADERBOARDS

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

Rank Name State School Class Pos Bat Speed (max)
1 Dylan Snider CA Napa 2022 C 75.7 mph
2 Royce Alvarez CA Woodcreek 2023 OF 74.2 mph
3 Alec Nava CA De La Salle 2022 2B 72.4 mph
4 Ian Fernandez CA Vintage 2024 C 70.6 mph
5 Ethan Louie CA Woodcreek 2023 OF 70.4 mph
6 Jack Alcayaga CA Sonoma Valley 2022 C 68.6 mph
7 Dante Overholser CA Cardinal Newman 2024 1B 66.5 mph
8 Caze Derammelaere CA Rancho Cotate 2023 SS 65.9 mph
^ Colby Chambers ID Rocky Mountain 2024 LHP 65.9 mph
9 Kai Koizumi CA Will C Wood 2023 OF 65.1 mph
10 Noah Piersig CA Vintage 2024 RHP 64.6 mph
11 Kai Croshal CA Design Tech 2024 SS 64.1 mph
12 Jeffrey Rice CA Casa Grande 2024 OF 63.1 mph
13 Dario Freschi CA Vintage 2025 SS 62.4 mph
^ Graham Chapouris CA Napa 2023 OF 62.4 mph
14 Gabe Garcia CA Colfax 2023 RHP 60.8 mph
15 Jack Colby CA Petaluma 2024 RHP 60.4 mph

Average Bat Speed

Rank Name State School Class Pos Bat Speed (avg)
1 Royce Alvarez CA Woodcreek 2023 OF 72.2 mph
2 Dylan Snider CA Napa 2022 C 69.5 mph
3 Ethan Louie CA Woodcreek 2023 OF 68.1 mph
4 Ian Fernandez CA Vintage 2024 C 67.9 mph
5 Alec Nava CA De La Salle 2022 2B 67.9 mph
6 Jack Alcayaga CA Sonoma Valley 2022 C 65.8 mph
7 Colby Chambers ID Rocky Mountain 2024 LHP 64.1 mph
8 Caze Derammelaere CA Rancho Cotate 2023 SS 62.8 mph
9 Noah Piersig CA Vintage 2024 RHP 62.6 mph
10 Jeffrey Rice CA Casa Grande 2024 OF 61.6 mph
11 Dario Freschi CA Vintage 2025 SS 60.8 mph
12 Dante Overholser CA Cardinal Newman 2024 1B 60.7 mph
13 Kai Croshal CA Design Tech 2024 SS 60.5 mph
14 Kai Koizumi CA Will C Wood 2023 OF 59.4 mph
15 Jack Colby CA Petaluma 2024 RHP 59.2 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

Rank Name State School Class Pos Hand Speed (max)
1 Royce Alvarez CA Woodcreek 2023 OF 24.0 mph
2 Ian Fernandez CA Vintage 2024 C 23.4 mph
3 Marcus Maeder CA Colfax 2023 RHP 22.3 mph
4 Flynn Shoop CA Petaluma 2024 SS 22.0 mph
5 Ethan Louie CA Woodcreek 2023 OF 21.6 mph
6 Jacob Moreda CA Cardinal Newman 2024 RHP 21.3 mph
7 Graham Chapouris CA Napa 2023 OF 20.9 mph
^ Noah Piersig CA Vintage 2024 RHP 20.9 mph
8 Jace Lopez CA Vintage 2024 2B 20.8 mph
9 Kai Koizumi CA Will C Wood 2023 OF 20.7 mph
10 Jack Colby CA Petaluma 2024 RHP 20.6 mph
11 Kai Croshal CA Design Tech 2024 SS 20.0 mph
12 Dylan Snider CA Napa 2022 C 19.9 mph
^ Jeffrey Rice CA Casa Grande 2024 OF 19.9 mph
13 Jack Alcayaga CA Sonoma Valley 2022 C 19.8 mph
14 Colby Chambers ID Rocky Mountain 2024 LHP 19.5 mph
15 Dario Freschi CA Vintage 2025 SS 19.4 mph

Average Peak Hand Speed

Rank Name State School Class Pos Hand Speed (avg)
1 Royce Alvarez CA Woodcreek 2023 OF 22.8 mph
2 Ian Fernandez CA Vintage 2024 C 22.3 mph
3 Marcus Maeder CA Colfax 2023 RHP 20.9 mph
4 Noah Piersig CA Vintage 2024 RHP 20.5 mph
5 Flynn Shoop CA Petaluma 2024 SS 20.3 mph
6 Ethan Louie CA Woodcreek 2023 OF 20.1 mph
7 Jacob Moreda CA Cardinal Newman 2024 RHP 20.1 mph
8 Graham Chapouris CA Napa 2023 OF 19.9 mph
9 Kai Koizumi CA Will C Wood 2023 OF 19.7 mph
10 Jace Lopez CA Vintage 2024 2B 19.3 mph
11 Jeffrey Rice CA Casa Grande 2024 OF 19.2 mph
12 Jack Alcayaga CA Sonoma Valley 2022 C 19.0 mph
13 Alec Nava CA De La Salle 2022 2B 18.6 mph
14 Colby Chambers ID Rocky Mountain 2024 LHP 18.6 mph
15 Kai Croshal CA Design Tech 2024 SS 18.4 mph

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%

Rank Name State School Class Pos On Plane Eff (avg)
1 Jace Lopez CA Vintage 2024 2B 79 %
2 Dante Overholser CA Cardinal Newman 2024 1B 75 %
3 Royce Alvarez CA Woodcreek 2023 OF 73 %
4 Marcus Maeder CA Colfax 2023 RHP 72 %
5 Dario Freschi CA Vintage 2025 SS 71 %
6 Jack Colby CA Petaluma 2024 RHP 71 %
7 Gabe Garcia CA Colfax 2023 RHP 71 %
8 Ian Fernandez CA Vintage 2024 C 69 %
9 Jeffrey Rice CA Casa Grande 2024 OF 67 %
10 Kai Croshal CA Design Tech 2024 SS 66 %
11 Graham Chapouris CA Napa 2023 OF 65 %
12 Dylan Snider CA Napa 2022 C 65 %
13 Colby Chambers ID Rocky Mountain 2024 LHP 60 %
14 Kai Gulliksen CA Vintage 2024 SS 59 %
15 Jack Alcayaga CA Sonoma Valley 2022 C 57 %

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

Rank Name State School Class Pos Rot. Acc (avg)
1 Dante Overholser CA Cardinal Newman 2024 1B 21.2 g
2 Dylan Snider CA Napa 2022 C 19.9 g
3 Ethan Louie CA Woodcreek 2023 OF 19.7 g
4 Graham Chapouris CA Napa 2023 OF 18.2 g
5 Royce Alvarez CA Woodcreek 2023 OF 18.1 g
6 Marcus Maeder CA Colfax 2023 RHP 18.0 g
7 Jace Lopez CA Vintage 2024 2B 17.2 g
8 Dario Freschi CA Vintage 2025 SS 16.6 g
9 Flynn Shoop CA Petaluma 2024 SS 15.7 g
10 Jacob Moreda CA Cardinal Newman 2024 RHP 15.6 g
11 Jeffrey Rice CA Casa Grande 2024 OF 14.2 g
12 Jack Alcayaga CA Sonoma Valley 2022 C 14.0 g
13 Ian Fernandez CA Vintage 2024 C 13.7 g
14 Kai Croshal CA Design Tech 2024 SS 13.1 g
15 Gabe Garcia CA Colfax 2023 RHP 10.3 g

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
Norcal Uncommitted Games CA 09/11 Islanders Field
Norcal Underclass Games (Invite Only) CA 09/18 Islanders Field
SoCal Upperclass Games (Invite Only) CA 09/18 Biola University
SoCal Underclass Games (Invite Only) CA 09/25 U of San Diego
Northern California Academic Games CA 10/16 Menlo College
Unsigned Senior Games CA 10/17 Hart Park


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