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We would like to thank all who participated in the PBR Michigan 2020 Preseason All-State. This was a great opportunity for the class of 2020-2023 prospects to be put on college radars. Many players impressed during their individual workouts at the showcase.

In the coming weeks, we will be adding and updating profiles for each of the players in attendance, including complete analysis and video.

Interested in attending a PBR Michigan event? Check out our schedule by clicking here.

2020 Preseason All-State - Blast Metrics

Complete Statistics

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Prep Baseball Report and Blast Motion, the leader in swing analysis, player development and improvement, announced a partnership last month that makes Blast the Official Swing Analysis Technology of Prep Baseball Report.

WHAT IS BLAST MOTION?

Blast Motion is a bat sensor that is placed on the knob of the bat and analyzes the swing, providing multiple metrics for every swing taken. Blast captures the data by the sensor picking up the vibration of the bat at impact when the hitter makes contact with the baseball. If there's no contact, the sensor won't read the swing.

Bat Speed

Bat Speed – is 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.

Name	Bat Speed
Cody Hultink	79.1
Gavin Gelso	78.9
Juan Jose Martinez Jr.	76.0
Malaki Edwards	75.8
Brandon Mann	75.5

Rotational Acceleration

Rotational Acceleration – Rotational Acceleration measures how quickly your bat accelerates into the swing plane. Rotational Acceleration is a good indicator of how you build bat speed by sequencing properly vs. pulling the bat with your hands. The quicker your rotational acceleration, the more power you will have and the more time you have to make a decision at the plate.

Name	Rotational Acceleration
James Pearcy	32.4
Brandon Mann	29.7
Gavin Gelso	27.2
Tait Picot	26.0
Brandon Hunsaker	23.3

On Plane Efficiency

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 of making consistent contact and barreling balls.

Name	On Plane Efficiency %
Logan Todd	88
Mark Kattula	87
Trae Cassidy	84
Jacob Brown	83
Cam Kelly	83

Attack Angle

Attack Angle – is the angle of the bat’s path, at impact, relative to horizontal. A positive value indicates swinging up, and a negative value indicates swinging down, where zero is perfectly level.

Name	Attack Angle (deg)
Gabe Nazelli	30
Omar Boyd	28
Noah Warren	27
Jarren Purrify	26
Cameron Mallegg	26
Steve Essig	26
Trevor Busyn	26

Early Connection

Early Connection – Early Connection measures the relationship between your body tilt and vertical bat angle at the start of the downswing. Establishing good connection (90 degrees) early in the swing helps you get on plane and increases your ability to adjust to all pitch locations.

Name	Early Connection (deg)
Gabe Nazelli	136
Clay Emeigh	136
JD Garman	131
Caden Glennie	130
Arthur Kowynia	129

Connection At Impact

Connection at Impact – Connection at impact measures the relationship between your body tilt and vertical bat angle at impact. Maintaining good connection (90 degrees) for all pitch locations is an indicator of dynamic adjustability.

Name	Connection At Impact (deg)
Ryan Jones	104
Travis Richert	104
Caden Glennie	96
Wyatt Walker	95
Drake Ward	95