Top Prospect Games West: Blast Motion Data
July 9, 2021
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26 players from across the Old Line State, Virginia, and Pennsylvania participated Wednesday in this year's Top Prospect Games West at Frederick CC. Players were put through a pro-style workout and played a game in front of our PBR Maryland staff with Blast and TrackMan on hand to capture and record data.
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 every swing taken by each prospect registered to receive data as part of their package at the event. Below is the full release of the Blast Motion metrics collected including: Bat Speed, On Plane Efficiency, Peak Hand Speed, and Rotational Acceleration.
The Blast Motion metrics are also 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.
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BLAST MOTION DATA
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 | College: 66-75 mph | HS Varsity: 60-70 mph
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (max) |
| 1 | Joseph McMannis | MD | Catoctin | 2023 | RHP | 73.0 mph |
| 2 | Bodie Pullen | VA | James Wood | 2022 | 2B | 70.5 mph |
| 3 | Alex Biars | MD | Dematha Catholic | 2022 | C | 69.5 mph |
| ^ | Christopher Morabito | VA | McLean | 2023 | SS | 69.5 mph |
| 4 | Brayden Heaps | PA | Susquehannock | 2023 | SS | 69.0 mph |
| 5 | Nick Miller | MD | Oakdale | 2024 | C | 68.3 mph |
| ^ | Keegan Johnson | MD | Urbana | 2023 | LHP | 68.3 mph |
| 6 | Jack Peyser | MD | Quince Orchard | 2023 | SS | 67.5 mph |
| 7 | Sean Deaner | MD | Aberdeen | 2022 | 1B | 66.9 mph |
| 8 | Josh Ayala | VA | high school | 2023 | SS | 66.3 mph |
| 9 | Allen Baxter | MD | Sherwood | 2023 | 1B | 65.0 mph |
| ^ | Ricky Rice | VA | Stafford | 2022 | 2B | 65.0 mph |
| 10 | John Kirstukas | MD | Dulaney | 2022 | OF | 64.6 mph |
| 11 | Jacob Roy | VA | James Wood | 2022 | OF | 64.1 mph |
| 12 | Jackson Strzelczyk | MD | South Carroll | 2023 | OF | 63.9 mph |
| 13 | Tyson Nercessian | MD | DeMatha Catholic | 2022 | RHP | 61.6 mph |
| ^ | Farrell Souders | PA | Mifflin County | 2024 | RHP | 61.6 mph |
| 14 | Britton Wildasin | MD | Oakdale | 2024 | RHP | 60.6 mph |
| 15 | Brady Larkin | MD | John Carroll | 2024 | OF | 60.5 mph |
| 16 | Clayton Dorsey | MD | Westminster | 2024 | SS | 59.1 mph |
| 17 | Jeremy Fullerton | MD | Winters Mill | 2022 | SS | 58.5 mph |
| 18 | Charles Musser IV | MD | Linganore | 2023 | C | 57.4 mph |
| 19 | Ben Flood | MD | Saint Johns Catholic Prep | 2024 | C | 57.2 mph |
AVERAGE BAT SPEED
MLB Avg: 66-78 mph | College: 66-75 mph | HS Varsity: 60-70 mph
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (avg) |
| 1 | Joseph McMannis | MD | Catoctin | 2023 | RHP | 68.5 mph |
| 2 | Bodie Pullen | VA | James Wood | 2022 | 2B | 67.0 mph |
| 3 | Brayden Heaps | PA | Susquehannock | 2023 | SS | 66.5 mph |
| 4 | Christopher Morabito | VA | McLean | 2023 | SS | 65.6 mph |
| 5 | Alex Biars | MD | Dematha Catholic | 2022 | C | 65.1 mph |
| 6 | Josh Ayala | VA | high school | 2023 | SS | 64.8 mph |
| 7 | Nick Miller | MD | Oakdale | 2024 | C | 64.6 mph |
| 8 | Sean Deaner | MD | Aberdeen | 2022 | 1B | 64.1 mph |
| 9 | Keegan Johnson | MD | Urbana | 2023 | LHP | 63.8 mph |
| 10 | Jack Peyser | MD | Quince Orchard | 2023 | SS | 63.8 mph |
| 11 | Allen Baxter | MD | Sherwood | 2023 | 1B | 63.7 mph |
| 12 | John Kirstukas | MD | Dulaney | 2022 | OF | 61.3 mph |
| 13 | Jackson Strzelczyk | MD | South Carroll | 2023 | OF | 60.4 mph |
| 14 | Jacob Roy | VA | James Wood | 2022 | OF | 59.7 mph |
| 15 | Farrell Souders | PA | Mifflin County | 2024 | RHP | 59.0 mph |
| 16 | Ricky Rice | VA | Stafford | 2022 | 2B | 58.8 mph |
| 17 | Brady Larkin | MD | John Carroll | 2024 | OF | 58.0 mph |
| 18 | Tyson Nercessian | MD | DeMatha Catholic | 2022 | RHP | 57.3 mph |
| 19 | Britton Wildasin | MD | Oakdale | 2024 | RHP | 56.8 mph |
| 20 | Jeremy Fullerton | MD | Winters Mill | 2022 | SS | 56.6 mph |
| 21 | Clayton Dorsey | MD | Westminster | 2024 | SS | 55.7 mph |
| 22 | Charles Musser IV | MD | Linganore | 2023 | C | 55.3 mph |
| 23 | Ben Flood | MD | Saint Johns Catholic Prep | 2024 | C | 54.9 mph |
MAX 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 | College Avg: 21-24 mph | HS Varsity Avg: 19-22 mph
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (max) |
| 1 | Christopher Morabito | VA | McLean | 2023 | SS | 24.9 mph |
| 2 | Sean Deaner | MD | Aberdeen | 2022 | 1B | 24.8 mph |
| 3 | Nick Miller | MD | Oakdale | 2024 | C | 22.5 mph |
| 4 | Keegan Johnson | MD | Urbana | 2023 | LHP | 22.4 mph |
| 5 | Alex Biars | MD | Dematha Catholic | 2022 | C | 22.3 mph |
| 6 | Allen Baxter | MD | Sherwood | 2023 | 1B | 21.7 mph |
| 7 | Ricky Rice | VA | Stafford | 2022 | 2B | 21.6 mph |
| ^ | Joseph McMannis | MD | Catoctin | 2023 | RHP | 21.6 mph |
| ^ | Brayden Heaps | PA | Susquehannock | 2023 | SS | 21.6 mph |
| 8 | Jacob Roy | VA | James Wood | 2022 | OF | 21.4 mph |
| 9 | Jeremy Fullerton | MD | Winters Mill | 2022 | SS | 21.2 mph |
| 10 | Josh Ayala | VA | high school | 2023 | SS | 20.9 mph |
| 11 | Jackson Strzelczyk | MD | South Carroll | 2023 | OF | 20.8 mph |
| 12 | Clayton Dorsey | MD | Westminster | 2024 | SS | 20.7 mph |
| 13 | Bodie Pullen | VA | James Wood | 2022 | 2B | 20.5 mph |
| 14 | Tyson Nercessian | MD | DeMatha Catholic | 2022 | RHP | 20.1 mph |
| 15 | Jack Peyser | MD | Quince Orchard | 2023 | SS | 19.2 mph |
| 16 | Britton Wildasin | MD | Oakdale | 2024 | RHP | 19.0 mph |
| ^ | Brady Larkin | MD | John Carroll | 2024 | OF | 19.0 mph |
| ^ | Farrell Souders | PA | Mifflin County | 2024 | RHP | 19.0 mph |
| ^ | John Kirstukas | MD | Dulaney | 2022 | OF | 19.0 mph |
| 17 | Charles Musser IV | MD | Linganore | 2023 | C | 18.4 mph |
| 18 | Ben Flood | MD | Saint Johns Catholic Prep | 2024 | C | 14.9 mph |
AVERAGE HAND SPEED
MLB Avg: 23-29 mph | College Avg: 21-24 mph | HS Varsity Avg: 19-22 mph
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
| 1 | Christopher Morabito | VA | McLean | 2023 | SS | 23.7 mph |
| 2 | Sean Deaner | MD | Aberdeen | 2022 | 1B | 22.7 mph |
| 3 | Alex Biars | MD | Dematha Catholic | 2022 | C | 21.0 mph |
| 4 | Allen Baxter | MD | Sherwood | 2023 | 1B | 20.4 mph |
| 5 | Keegan Johnson | MD | Urbana | 2023 | LHP | 20.3 mph |
| ^ | Nick Miller | MD | Oakdale | 2024 | C | 20.3 mph |
| 6 | Josh Ayala | VA | high school | 2023 | SS | 20.2 mph |
| 7 | Brayden Heaps | PA | Susquehannock | 2023 | SS | 20.2 mph |
| 8 | Joseph McMannis | MD | Catoctin | 2023 | RHP | 19.9 mph |
| 9 | Jeremy Fullerton | MD | Winters Mill | 2022 | SS | 19.9 mph |
| 10 | Jacob Roy | VA | James Wood | 2022 | OF | 19.8 mph |
| 11 | Clayton Dorsey | MD | Westminster | 2024 | SS | 19.1 mph |
| 12 | Tyson Nercessian | MD | DeMatha Catholic | 2022 | RHP | 18.9 mph |
| 13 | Ricky Rice | VA | Stafford | 2022 | 2B | 18.8 mph |
| 14 | Bodie Pullen | VA | James Wood | 2022 | 2B | 18.6 mph |
| 15 | Jack Peyser | MD | Quince Orchard | 2023 | SS | 18.4 mph |
| 16 | Jackson Strzelczyk | MD | South Carroll | 2023 | OF | 17.9 mph |
| 17 | Britton Wildasin | MD | Oakdale | 2024 | RHP | 17.9 mph |
| 18 | Charles Musser IV | MD | Linganore | 2023 | C | 17.7 mph |
| 19 | Brady Larkin | MD | John Carroll | 2024 | OF | 17.6 mph |
| 20 | John Kirstukas | MD | Dulaney | 2022 | OF | 17.5 mph |
| 21 | Farrell Souders | PA | Mifflin County | 2024 | RHP | 17.3 mph |
| 22 | Ben Flood | MD | Saint Johns Catholic Prep | 2024 | C | 13.9 mph |
MAX 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 | College Avg: 12.9 g | HS Varsity Avg: 9.9 g
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (max) |
| 1 | Christopher Morabito | VA | McLean | 2023 | SS | 33.1 g |
| 2 | Sean Deaner | MD | Aberdeen | 2022 | 1B | 31.8 g |
| 3 | Brayden Heaps | PA | Susquehannock | 2023 | SS | 25.7 g |
| 4 | Keegan Johnson | MD | Urbana | 2023 | LHP | 25.2 g |
| ^ | Charles Musser IV | MD | Linganore | 2023 | C | 25.2 g |
| 5 | Jackson Strzelczyk | MD | South Carroll | 2023 | OF | 22.9 g |
| 6 | Nick Miller | MD | Oakdale | 2024 | C | 21.8 g |
| 7 | Clayton Dorsey | MD | Westminster | 2024 | SS | 20.8 g |
| 8 | Brady Larkin | MD | John Carroll | 2024 | OF | 19.3 g |
| 9 | Ricky Rice | VA | Stafford | 2022 | 2B | 18.0 g |
| 10 | Jacob Roy | VA | James Wood | 2022 | OF | 15.5 g |
| 11 | Josh Ayala | VA | high school | 2023 | SS | 15.2 g |
| 12 | Tyson Nercessian | MD | DeMatha Catholic | 2022 | RHP | 14.7 g |
| 13 | John Kirstukas | MD | Dulaney | 2022 | OF | 14.3 g |
| 14 | Jeremy Fullerton | MD | Winters Mill | 2022 | SS | 14.2 g |
| 15 | Alex Biars | MD | Dematha Catholic | 2022 | C | 12.3 g |
| 16 | Bodie Pullen | VA | James Wood | 2022 | 2B | 11.6 g |
| 17 | Britton Wildasin | MD | Oakdale | 2024 | RHP | 10.2 g |
| 18 | Farrell Souders | PA | Mifflin County | 2024 | RHP | 9.7 g |
| 19 | Joseph McMannis | MD | Catoctin | 2023 | RHP | 7.5 g |
| 20 | Allen Baxter | MD | Sherwood | 2023 | 1B | 6.5 g |
| ^ | Ben Flood | MD | Saint Johns Catholic Prep | 2024 | C | 6.5 g |
| 21 | Jack Peyser | MD | Quince Orchard | 2023 | SS | 4.6 g |
AVERAGE ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION
MLB Avg: 16.8 g | College Avg: 12.9 g | HS Varsity Avg: 9.9 g
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (avg) |
| 1 | Christopher Morabito | VA | McLean | 2023 | SS | 28.8 g |
| 2 | Sean Deaner | MD | Aberdeen | 2022 | 1B | 27.5 g |
| 3 | Keegan Johnson | MD | Urbana | 2023 | LHP | 20.5 g |
| 4 | Brayden Heaps | PA | Susquehannock | 2023 | SS | 20.4 g |
| 5 | Charles Musser IV | MD | Linganore | 2023 | C | 19.1 g |
| 6 | Clayton Dorsey | MD | Westminster | 2024 | SS | 18.3 g |
| 7 | Jackson Strzelczyk | MD | South Carroll | 2023 | OF | 17.6 g |
| 8 | Nick Miller | MD | Oakdale | 2024 | C | 17.1 g |
| 9 | Brady Larkin | MD | John Carroll | 2024 | OF | 13.9 g |
| 10 | John Kirstukas | MD | Dulaney | 2022 | OF | 12.8 g |
| 11 | Josh Ayala | VA | high school | 2023 | SS | 12.1 g |
| 12 | Jacob Roy | VA | James Wood | 2022 | OF | 12.0 g |
| 13 | Ricky Rice | VA | Stafford | 2022 | 2B | 10.3 g |
| 14 | Tyson Nercessian | MD | DeMatha Catholic | 2022 | RHP | 10.3 g |
| 15 | Jeremy Fullerton | MD | Winters Mill | 2022 | SS | 9.8 g |
| 16 | Alex Biars | MD | Dematha Catholic | 2022 | C | 8.4 g |
| 17 | Bodie Pullen | VA | James Wood | 2022 | 2B | 7.8 g |
| 18 | Britton Wildasin | MD | Oakdale | 2024 | RHP | 7.7 g |
| 19 | Farrell Souders | PA | Mifflin County | 2024 | RHP | 5.2 g |
| 20 | Allen Baxter | MD | Sherwood | 2023 | 1B | 5.2 g |
| 21 | Joseph McMannis | MD | Catoctin | 2023 | RHP | 4.8 g |
| 22 | Ben Flood | MD | Saint Johns Catholic Prep | 2024 | C | 4.2 g |
| 23 | Jack Peyser | MD | Quince Orchard | 2023 | SS | 3.6 g |
AVERAGE 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 | Charles Musser IV | MD | Linganore | 2023 | C | 91 % |
| 2 | Sean Deaner | MD | Aberdeen | 2022 | 1B | 81 % |
| 3 | Farrell Souders | PA | Mifflin County | 2024 | RHP | 78 % |
| 4 | John Kirstukas | MD | Dulaney | 2022 | OF | 77 % |
| 5 | Josh Ayala | VA | high school | 2023 | SS | 76 % |
| 6 | Brady Larkin | MD | John Carroll | 2024 | OF | 72 % |
| 7 | Jackson Strzelczyk | MD | South Carroll | 2023 | OF | 72 % |
| 8 | Jacob Roy | VA | James Wood | 2022 | OF | 71 % |
| 9 | Britton Wildasin | MD | Oakdale | 2024 | RHP | 70 % |
| 10 | Keegan Johnson | MD | Urbana | 2023 | LHP | 69 % |
| 11 | Clayton Dorsey | MD | Westminster | 2024 | SS | 67 % |
| 12 | Bodie Pullen | VA | James Wood | 2022 | 2B | 66 % |
| 13 | Nick Miller | MD | Oakdale | 2024 | C | 62 % |
| 14 | Jeremy Fullerton | MD | Winters Mill | 2022 | SS | 61 % |
| 15 | Allen Baxter | MD | Sherwood | 2023 | 1B | 60 % |
| 16 | Brayden Heaps | PA | Susquehannock | 2023 | SS | 52 % |
| 17 | Tyson Nercessian | MD | DeMatha Catholic | 2022 | RHP | 52 % |
| 18 | Jack Peyser | MD | Quince Orchard | 2023 | SS | 50 % |
| 19 | Ricky Rice | VA | Stafford | 2022 | 2B | 49 % |
| 20 | Alex Biars | MD | Dematha Catholic | 2022 | C | 49 % |
| 21 | Ben Flood | MD | Saint Johns Catholic Prep | 2024 | C | 42 % |
| 22 | Joseph McMannis | MD | Catoctin | 2023 | RHP | 41 % |
| 23 | Christopher Morabito | VA | McLean | 2023 | SS | 37 % |
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