2023 PA Year in Review: Top Hand Speed (AVG) via Blast Motion
January 5, 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 PA events.
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Top Hand Speed (AVG)
Class of 2024
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
| 1 | Benjamin Gearhart | PA | Selinsgrove | 2024 | 1B | 25.2 mph |
| 2 | Braedyn Kormanic | PA | Bellefonte Area | 2024 | C | 25.1 mph |
| 3 | Moises Gonzalez Jr. | PA | Northern Lebanon | 2024 | OF | 24.9 mph |
| 4 | Landon Sexton | PA | Donegal | 2024 | OF | 24.8 mph |
| 5 | Colby Bealing | PA | South Western | 2024 | OF | 24.8 mph |
| 6 | Ross Brotherston | PA | Harriton | 2024 | 1B | 24.8 mph |
| 7 | Nate Greene | PA | Honesdale | 2024 | 3B | 24.7 mph |
| 8 | Chase Goodson | PA | Abington | 2024 | 2B | 24.7 mph |
| 9 | Rocco Tartaglione | PA | Meadville | 2024 | 2B | 24.6 mph |
| 10 | Brock Hammaker | PA | Donegal High School | 2024 | RHP | 24.5 mph |
Class of 2025
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
| 1 | Colin Lynch | PA | Central Bucks East | 2025 | 1B | 25.6 mph |
| 2 | Dominic Cubellis | PA | Neshannock | 2025 | OF | 25.5 mph |
| 3 | Brody Wojnicki | PA | Central Bucks East | 2025 | OF | 24.8 mph |
| 4 | Brett Connolly | PA | Stem Academy | 2025 | OF | 24.7 mph |
| 5 | Aidan Bakker | PA | Conestoga | 2025 | OF | 24.6 mph |
| 6 | Luke Duckworth | PA | St. Joseph's Catholic Adademy | 2025 | RHP | 24.5 mph |
| 7 | TJ Johnson | PA | Pittston Area | 2025 | LHP | 24.5 mph |
| 8 | Ethan Hotchkiss | PA | Waynesboro Area | 2025 | 1B | 24.4 mph |
| 9 | Avery Smith | PA | Perkiomen School | 2025 | C | 24.3 mph |
| 10 | Matthew Robaugh | PA | Trinity SHS | 2025 | SS | 24.2 mph |
Class of 2026
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
| 1 | Brian Renshaw | PA | Freedom | 2026 | C | 25.6 mph |
| 2 | Reese Zalewski | PA | Abington Heights | 2026 | SS | 24.7 mph |
| 3 | Nevin Day | PA | Punxsutawney | 2026 | RHP | 24.5 mph |
| 4 | Cody Norman | PA | State College Area | 2026 | LHP | 24.0 mph |
| 5 | Gavin Winnick | PA | Owen J Roberts | 2026 | OF | 23.7 mph |
| 6 | Liam Greenberg | PA | Methacton | 2026 | OF | 23.6 mph |
| 7 | John Byrwa | PA | Souderton Area SHS | 2026 | 3B | 23.6 mph |
| 8 | Matthew Wambold | PA | LaSalle College HS | 2026 | OF | 23.5 mph |
| 9 | Blake Scott | PA | Butler | 2026 | RHP | 23.3 mph |
| 10 | Jacob McClain | PA | Hatboro-Horsham | 2026 | SS | 23.3 mph |
Class of 2027
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
| 1 | Hayden Spencer | PA | General Mclane | 2027 | RHP | 25.4 mph |
| 2 | Alexander McCartney | PA | Bellwood-Antis HS | 2027 | OF | 24.4 mph |
| 3 | Braden Wolf | PA | South Western | 2027 | RHP | 23.9 mph |
| 4 | Layne Rider | PA | Grove City | 2027 | OF | 23.9 mph |
| 5 | Brady Youngblood | PA | Dallas SHS | 2027 | C | 23.8 mph |
| 6 | Graham Keen | PA | Mt Lebanon | 2027 | 3B | 22.6 mph |
| 7 | Bryson Applegarth | PA | Hickory | 2027 | OF | 22.4 mph |
| 8 | Leo Nockley | PA | Wyoming Seminary | 2027 | SS | 22.3 mph |
| 9 | Dominic Rynard | PA | Pottsville Area | 2027 | OF | 22.3 mph |
| 10 | Michael Jamba | NY | Maine Endwell | 2027 | 3B | 22.2 mph |
Upcoming Events
| Showcase | State | Date | Location |
| Super 60 Pro Showcase | NAT | 02/04 | The MAX - McCook, IL |
| 2024 PA Preseason ID: Central | PA | 02/11 | Liberty Arena - Williamsport, PA |
| 2024 PA Preseason ID: Southwest (Session 1) | PA | 02/17 | Battleground Baseball Group - Callery, PA |
| 2024 PA Preseason ID: East | PA | 02/17 | Moravian University - Bethlehem, PA |
| 2024 PA Preseason ID: Southwest (Session 2) | PA | 02/17 | Battleground Baseball Group - Callery, PA |
| 2024 PA Preseason ID: Northwest | PA | 02/18 | Pennbriar Athletic Club - Erie, PA |
| 2024 PA Preseason ID: Southeast | PA | 02/25 | In The Net - Palmyra, PA |
| 2024 PA Preseason ID: Last Chance | PA | 03/02 | The Liberty Arena - Williamsport, PA |
| 2024 NY/PA Rising Stars (2028-2029 Grads) | PA | 03/03 | Liberty Arena - Williamsport, PA |