On Feb. 21, the PBR Illinois staff traveled to the Bo Dome in Lockport, Ill., to host the annual Lockport Preseason ID. The event featured nearly 200 players from the surrounding area, and provided our staff with an ample opportunity to check-in on some of the state’s top high school prospects, as well as identify several new names to know as we prepare for the IHSA season ahead – in addition to invite-only events on the PBR Illinois calendar, like Saturday’s Preseason All-State showcases. 

Earlier this week we published Quick Hits highlighting the top prospects of the event by class. We also rolled out a Statistical Analysis, bringing you a quick statistical analysis of those that participated in the event. We then dove deep into the data, looking at the pitch metrics and batted ball numbers from this event inside our TrackMan Files piece.

Today, with the help of our Blast Motion sensors, we're analyzing the swing metrics measured on Saturday at this high-caliber showcase.

Hand Speed (Peak & Average)

Rank	Name	State	School	Class	Pos	Hand Speed (max)
1	Michael Oprondek	IL	Providence Catholic	2022	C	27.1 mph
2	Kash Koslowski	IL	Plainfield North	2023	LHP	27.0 mph
3	Nate George	IL	Minooka	2024	OF	26.9 mph
4	Jake Coulson	IL	Lincoln-Way East	2023	3B	26.1 mph
5	Bennett Loconte	IL	Plainfield North	2023	3B	25.7 mph
6	Cristian Ruiz	IL	Oak Lawn	2023	SS	25.6 mph
7	Brady Booth	IL	Tremont High School	2025	SS	25.5 mph
8	Niko Mastoras	IL	Lockport Township	2023	SS	25.4 mph
9	Aaron Stuart	IL	St Ignatius	2023	SS	25.3 mph
10	Colin Kissane	IL	Sandburg	2023	OF	25.2 mph
^	Matthew Ruttkay	IL	Glenbrook North	2024	1B	25.2 mph

Rank	Name	State	School	Class	Pos	Hand Speed (avg)
1	Michael Oprondek	IL	Providence Catholic	2022	C	25.2 mph
2	Kash Koslowski	IL	Plainfield North	2023	LHP	25.1 mph
3	Nate George	IL	Minooka	2024	OF	25.1 mph
4	Niko Mastoras	IL	Lockport Township	2023	SS	24.5 mph
5	Aaron Stuart	IL	St Ignatius	2023	SS	24.4 mph
6	Matthew Ruttkay	IL	Glenbrook North	2024	1B	24.3 mph
7	Jake Coulson	IL	Lincoln-Way East	2023	3B	24.3 mph
8	Collin Jennings	IL	Marist	2023	OF	23.8 mph
9	James Love	IL	Joliet West	2024	3B	23.6 mph
10	Brady Booth	IL	Tremont High School	2025	SS	23.5 mph
11	Brandon Cusack	IL	Andrew	2023	SS	23.5 mph

Peak Hand Speed: 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.

Bat Speed (Average)

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 (Peak & Average)

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.

+ For a complete look at each of the statistics measured at this showcase, CLICK HERE.

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