New Orleans Summer Open: Blast Motion Board
July 3, 2023
The New Orleans Summer Open was held on Tuesday, June 27th at the Tulane University. This was an open event that consisted of prospects from the 2024-2028 classes and will serve as an identifier for our Future Games and Jr. Future Games teams this coming summer, as well as any of our future invite-only events, such as the Top Prospect Games and the State Games. All players in attendance went through an extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman and Blast, the 60 yard dash using Swift Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw simulated bullpens during the workout and were able to receive their numbers and metrics off of Trackman, such as pitch velocity, spin rate, horizontal & vertical movement & much more.
We continue our post-event coverage with a look at some of the statistical leaders in different categories. Please continue to check back over the coming days, as we'll release additional post-event coverage of the New Orleans Summer Open.
View all event stats HERE.
HAND SPEED (PEAK & AVERAGE)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (max) |
1 | Chase Morales | LA | Hahnville | 2024 | OF | 21.5 mph |
2 | Gabe Greene | LA | Dunham | 2025 | OF | 21.2 mph |
3 | Ryan Darrah | LA | Brother Martin | 2025 | SS | 21.1 mph |
4 | Trey Turnage | LA | Pearl River | 2024 | 2B | 20.8 mph |
5 | Kinkaid Hinyup | LA | Patrick Taylor Science and Tech | 2024 | 1B | 20.5 mph |
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
1 | Chase Morales | LA | Hahnville | 2024 | OF | 20.6 mph |
2 | Ryan Darrah | LA | Brother Martin | 2025 | SS | 20.5 mph |
3 | Trey Turnage | LA | Pearl River | 2024 | 2B | 19.9 mph |
4 | Gabe Greene | LA | Dunham | 2025 | OF | 19.6 mph |
5 | Kinkaid Hinyup | LA | Patrick Taylor Science and Tech | 2024 | 1B | 19.1 mph |
Peak Hand Speed: 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.
BAT SPEED (AVERAGE)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (avg) |
1 | Trey Turnage | LA | Pearl River | 2024 | 2B | 66.4 mph |
2 | Ryan Darrah | LA | Brother Martin | 2025 | SS | 65.8 mph |
3 | Kinkaid Hinyup | LA | Patrick Taylor Science and Tech | 2024 | 1B | 64.8 mph |
4 | Gabe Greene | LA | Dunham | 2025 | OF | 63.1 mph |
5 | Chase Morales | LA | Hahnville | 2024 | OF | 63.0 mph |
Bat Speed: 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.
ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION (PEAK & AVERAGE)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (max) |
1 | Zephaniah Clements | LA | French Settlement | 2026 | OF | 23.7 g |
2 | Tamon Donald | LA | University | 2028 | OF | 18.7 g |
3 | Michael Relle | LA | Archbishop Hannan | 2025 | 2B | 17.9 g |
^ | Gabe Greene | LA | Dunham | 2025 | OF | 17.9 g |
4 | Trey Turnage | LA | Pearl River | 2024 | 2B | 17.3 g |
5 | Cary Aymond | LA | Lafayette Christian | 2024 | RHP | 15.7 g |
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (avg) |
1 | Zephaniah Clements | LA | French Settlement | 2026 | OF | 15.9 g |
2 | Trey Turnage | LA | Pearl River | 2024 | 2B | 14.2 g |
3 | Michael Relle | LA | Archbishop Hannan | 2025 | 2B | 13.8 g |
4 | Tamon Donald | LA | University | 2028 | OF | 13.2 g |
5 | Gabe Greene | LA | Dunham | 2025 | OF | 12.6 g |
Body Rotation: A swing that has the appropriate relative contributions of body and bat rotations is an efficient and Powerful swing that maintains proper sequencing. An efficient baseball swing is one in which the body creates the initial movements, which is then transferred to the arms and out to the bat, thereby maximizing Bat Speed through this proximal-to-distal kinematic sequencing movement pattern.
Upcoming Events
SHOWCASE | DATE | LOCATION |
Gulf Coast Open | 7/11 | Mississippi Gulf Coast CC (Perkinston, MS) |
Gulf Coast Rising Stars ID | 7/11 | Mississippi Gulf Coast CC (Perkinston, MS) |
PBR Junior Future Games | 7/25 | LakePoint Sports Complex (Emerson, GA) |
2023 PBR Future Games | 7/26 | LakePoint Sports Complex (Emerson, GA) |
Louisiana State Games | 9/30 | Louisiana State University (Alex Box Stadium) |
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