2023 Year in Review: Top Hand Speed (AVG) via Blast Motion
January 8, 2024
In the world of high school baseball, optimizing bat speed is a crucial factor that can elevate a player's performance to new heights. The integration of cutting-edge technology, such as Blast Motion Baseball, has revolutionized the way players and coaches approach the game. Peak hand speed is the measure of the maximum speed at the handle of the bat. How do you measure up? Peak Hand Speed numbers by the level - Youth: 17-23 MPH, High School: 19-22 MPH, College: 21-24 MPH, PRO: 23-29 MPH. Let's take a look at the players with the top hand speed from 2023 NY events.
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Top Hand Speed (AVG)
Class of 2024
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
| 1 | Owen Smith | NY | Williamsville North | 2024 | OF | 27.4 mph |
| 2 | Christian Adorno | NY | Arlington | 2024 | C | 25.8 mph |
| 3 | Jordan Welch | NY | Farmingdale | 2024 | 3B | 25.8 mph |
| 4 | Ivan Epps | NY | Lutheran | 2024 | RHP | 25.3 mph |
| 5 | Jeremy Graham | NY | Rocky Point | 2024 | 3B | 25.3 mph |
| 6 | Landen Duprey | NY | Peru | 2024 | 1B | 24.8 mph |
| 7 | Finn Gaklik | NY | Roy C. Ketcham | 2024 | OF | 24.8 mph |
| 8 | Luke Petryszak | NY | Portville | 2024 | RHP | 24.6 mph |
| 9 | John Freitag | NY | Calhoun | 2024 | OF | 24.6 mph |
| 10 | Devan Madore | ON | SCC | 2024 | SS | 24.5 mph |
Class of 2025
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
| 1 | Collin Haug | NY | Islip | 2025 | C | 24.6 mph |
| 2 | Michael Olsey | NY | Harrison | 2025 | OF | 24.6 mph |
| 3 | Robert Viglione | NY | Yorktown | 2025 | 1B | 24.6 mph |
| 4 | Alexander C. Ramos | NY | Goshen | 2025 | OF | 24.3 mph |
| 5 | Michael McCarthy | NY | Clarence | 2025 | SS | 24.1 mph |
| 6 | Ryan Kristof | NY | Windsor | 2025 | 3B | 23.9 mph |
| 7 | Zachary Cory | NY | Commack | 2025 | 1B | 23.9 mph |
| 8 | Oscar Eanes | NY | St. Francis Prep | 2025 | 1B | 23.8 mph |
| 9 | Angel Maldonado | NY | Monroe Woodbury | 2025 | OF | 23.6 mph |
| 10 | James Haughton | NY | Ballston Spa High School | 2025 | SS | 23.5 mph |
Class of 2026
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
| 1 | Ryan DeJoy | NY | McQuaid Jesuit | 2026 | RHP | 25.1 mph |
| 2 | Dillon Mulligan | NY | Columbia | 2026 | RHP | 23.6 mph |
| 3 | Gavin Seeber | NY | Baldwinsville | 2026 | OF | 23.5 mph |
| 4 | Brett LaGallo | NY | JFK Plainview Old Bethpage | 2026 | 1B | 23.5 mph |
| 5 | Anthony Mezzatesta | NY | JFK Plainview-Old Bethpage | 2026 | OF | 23.3 mph |
| 6 | McCoy Rothe | NY | SAUGERTIES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | RHP | 23.3 mph |
| 7 | Jackson Moreo | NY | John Jay Cross River | 2026 | LHP | 22.8 mph |
| 8 | Jackson Cox | NY | CBA-Albany | 2026 | 3B | 22.8 mph |
| 9 | Jayden Perez | NY | Archbishop Stepinac | 2026 | RHP | 22.7 mph |
| 10 | Bret Hole | NY | Scarsdale | 2026 | SS | 22.6 mph |
Class of 2027
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
| 1 | Benjamin Sinsabaugh | NY | Minisink Valley | 2027 | RHP | 23.4 mph |
| 2 | Jacob Zimmerman | NY | Kenmore West | 2027 | 1B | 23.1 mph |
| 3 | John Zimmerman | NY | St. Joe's | 2027 | LHP | 22.4 mph |
| 4 | Joseph DiSanza | NY | Chaminade | 2027 | OF | 22.3 mph |
| 5 | George Garrett Jr | NY | Proctor | 2027 | RHP | 22.0 mph |
| 6 | Brian Finn | NY | Honeoye Falls - Lima | 2027 | 3B | 21.9 mph |
| 7 | Luke Ontaneda | NY | Rye | 2027 | SS | 21.9 mph |
| 8 | Vincent Lugo | NY | Walter Panas | 2027 | LHP | 21.8 mph |
| 9 | Hudson Hogarth | NY | Our Lady of Lourdes | 2027 | 2B | 21.8 mph |
| 10 | Sean Pietrzykowski | NY | Alexander | 2027 | 1B | 21.7 mph |
Upcoming Events
| Showcase | State | Date | Location |
| Super 60 Pro Showcase | NAT | 02/04 | The MAX - McCook, IL |
| 2024 NY Preseason ID: Southern Tier | NY | 02/10 | Greater Binghamton Sports Complex - Binghamton, NY |
| 2024 NY Preseason ID: Hudson Valley | NY | 02/18 | SUNY Sullivan - Loch Sheldrake, NY |
| 2024 NY Preseason ID: West | NY | 02/19 | Sahlen's Sports Park - Elma, NY |
| 2024 NY Preseason ID: Central | NY | 02/20 | Accelerate Sports Complex - Whitesboro, NY |
| 2024 NY Preseason ID: Capital Region | NY | 02/21 | AllStars Academy - Latham, NY |
| 2024 NY Preseason ID: Downstate | NY | 02/22 | East Coast Sports and Fitness - Yorktown Heights, NY |
| 2024 NY Preseason ID: Long Island | NY | 02/23 | Long Island Sports Complex - Freeport, NY |
| 2024 NY/PA Rising Stars (2028-2029 Grads) | NY | 03/03 | Liberty Arena - Williamsport, PA |
| 2024 NY Preseason ID: Pitcher / Catcher Analysis | NY | 03/07 | Athletes Warehouse - Pleasantville, NY |
| 2024 NY Preseason ID: Last Chance | NY | 03/09 | Accelerate Sports Complex - Whitesboro, NY |