California State Games: Trackman/Blast Hitting Leaderboards
August 28, 2023
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FULLERTON, CALIF. - Top talent in California gathered at Fullerton College to compete in the Fourth Annual PBR California State Games. Throughout the summer ID events took place in Northern and Southern California with the purpose of representing each area at the State Games. Through these ID events, 8 teams were assembled with players ranging from the ’24 to ’27 classes (one '28), committed and uncommitted alike. Be sure to check PBR California social media’s for in-event and post-event content.
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Prep Baseball Report events across the country have been powered by TrackMan’s industry-leading Portable system to capture pinpoint accurate, actionable data from player performances. Prep Baseball Report and Trackman are dedicated to recognizing talent and unleashing their potential.
All hitters had a chance to be evaluated through our portable Trackman unit. Each player received a round of on the field BP where they were measured in key ball flight metrics. We were able to collect key ball flight metrics such as exit velocity, distance, launch angles, spray charts and much more.
PBR was able to collect data on many uncommitted players around the states that is sharable with coaches & scouts as well as help players identify areas of development for the future.
Exit Velocity
The velocity of the ball as soon as it releases from contact with the bat as measured using the Trackman B1 Unit.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
1 | Nate Savoie | CA | Orange Lutheran | 2024 | C | 101.9 mph |
2 | Finnegan Stewart | CA | Orange Lutheran | 2024 | OF | 101.5 mph |
3 | Justin Tillar | CA | Cypress | 2024 | 3B | 99.5 mph |
4 | Fernando Palencia | CA | Arcadia | 2024 | SS | 98.9 mph |
5 | Ryan Prescott | CA | Buena Park | 2024 | 1B | 98.4 mph |
6 | Sammy Rivas | CA | Serra | 2024 | SS | 98.4 mph |
7 | John Clinkenbeard | CA | San Lorenzo Valley | 2024 | 3B | 98.1 mph |
8 | Matthew Churchill | CA | Chaminade | 2024 | C | 98.1 mph |
9 | Ryan Silver | CA | Chaminade | 2024 | OF | 98.1 mph |
10 | Jarett Sabol | CA | Aliso Niguel High | 2025 | C | 97.6 mph |
Peak Distance
This metric measures the farthest ball a player hit calculated using the Trackman B1 Unit.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Distance (max) |
1 | Justin Tillar | CA | Cypress | 2024 | 3B | 388 ft |
2 | Aidan Buntich | CA | West Ranch | 2024 | 377 ft | |
3 | Ryan Silver | CA | Chaminade | 2024 | OF | 376 ft |
4 | Sammy Rivas | CA | Serra | 2024 | SS | 373 ft |
5 | Finnegan Stewart | CA | Orange Lutheran | 2024 | OF | 371 ft |
6 | Makai Susor | CA | St. Ignatius College Prep | 2024 | 3B | 371 ft |
7 | Nic Sebastiani | CA | Sonoma Valley | 2024 | OF | 369 ft |
8 | Joshua Parras | CA | James Logan | 2024 | OF | 362 ft |
9 | Jake Redding | CA | Lincoln | 2024 | C | 359 ft |
10 | Dylan Westbrook | CA | Oak Ridge | 2024 | OF | 359 ft |
Max Hand Speed
This metric measures the maximum speed the hands moves from start to finish of the swing as measured by Blast Technologies.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (max) |
1 | Sammy Rivas | CA | Serra | 2024 | SS | 26.3 mph |
2 | Kyle Sandner | CA | Rodriguez | 2024 | 2B | 26.1 mph |
^ | Will Paxton | CA | Highland | 2024 | OF | 26.1 mph |
3 | Finnegan Stewart | CA | Orange Lutheran | 2024 | OF | 25.4 mph |
4 | Lucas Hermes | CA | Rancho Cotate | 2024 | LHP | 25.1 mph |
5 | Ryan Silver | CA | Chaminade | 2024 | OF | 24.2 mph |
6 | Fernando Palencia | CA | Arcadia | 2024 | SS | 23.7 mph |
^ | Dylan Perry | CA | Classical Academy | 2025 | OF | 23.7 mph |
^ | Jalen Vuong | CA | Centennial | 2024 | 1B | 23.7 mph |
7 | Kayden Shaw | CA | James Logan | 2024 | SS | 23.6 mph |
8 | Gavin Guy | CA | Newport Harbor | 2026 | 3B | 23.5 mph |
9 | Aidan Buntich | CA | West Ranch | 2024 | 23.3 mph | |
10 | Joshua Sur | CA | Corona | 2025 | OF | 23.2 mph |
^ | Diego Gonzalez | CA | EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | SS | 23.2 mph |
Max Bat Speed
This metric measures the maximum speed the bat moves from start to finish of the swing as measured by Blast Technologies.
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (max) |
1 | Fernando Palencia | CA | Arcadia | 2024 | SS | 83.6 mph |
2 | Ryan Prescott | CA | Buena Park | 2024 | 1B | 82.5 mph |
3 | Nate Castellon | CA | Calabasas | 2024 | SS | 79.7 mph |
4 | Sammy Rivas | CA | Serra | 2024 | SS | 79.5 mph |
5 | Nate Savoie | CA | Orange Lutheran | 2024 | C | 78.5 mph |
6 | Dante Overholser | CA | Cardinal Newman | 2024 | 1B | 77.9 mph |
7 | Justin Tillar | CA | Cypress | 2024 | 3B | 76.7 mph |
8 | Jake Redding | CA | Lincoln | 2024 | C | 75.7 mph |
9 | Brady Petit | CA | La Costa Canyon | 2024 | 3B | 75.4 mph |
10 | Jason Harris | CA | Franklin | 2026 | SS | 74.9 mph |
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