North Alabama Preseason All-State: Blast Board
January 20, 2022
The North Alabama Preseason All-State was held this past Sunday, January 16th at the Hartselle High School Indoor Facility in Hartselle, AL. This event consisted of some of the top players ranging from the classes of 2022-2025. These players went through an extended pro-style workout and took batting practice using Trackman and Blast Motion sensors. Pitchers were able to throw in simulated bullpens and were able to get numbers and metrics off of our Trackman unit. There were some players who showed up and continued to build off of prior performances, but there were also some new names who jumped onto our radar with a strong showing on Sunday.
We continue our post-event coverage today by taking a look at those players that posted some of the best metrics using our Blast Motion sensors during batting practice.. Please continue to check back over the next few weeks as we will release individual scouting reports on each player present at the event.
Hand Speed (Peak & Average)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
1 | Javen Hunter | AL | Clay Chalkville | 2022 | SS | 25.0 mph |
2 | Lawson Williams | AL | Hartselle | 2024 | 1B | 24.1 mph |
3 | Nolan Daversa | AL | Madison County | 2023 | 3B | 23.7 mph |
4 | Peyton Steele | AL | Hartselle | 2024 | 3B | 23.3 mph |
5 | Brant Stringer | AL | Hartselle | 2023 | 1B | 23.2 mph |
6 | Jack Buening | AL | Sparkman | 2023 | OF | 23.2 mph |
7 | Mason Billions | AL | Ardmore | 2022 | 1B | 23.2 mph |
8 | William Perry | AL | Pell City | 2024 | OF | 22.9 mph |
9 | Charles Harbin | AL | New Hope | 2024 | C | 22.8 mph |
10 | Payton Purser | AL | Hamilton | 2024 | RHP | 22.8 mph |
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (max) |
1 | Hugh Windle | AL | Westbrook Christian | 2023 | SS | 27.2 mph |
2 | Javen Hunter | AL | Clay Chalkville | 2022 | SS | 26.9 mph |
3 | Lawson Williams | AL | Hartselle | 2024 | 1B | 25.6 mph |
4 | Mason Billions | AL | Ardmore | 2022 | 1B | 25.4 mph |
^ | Peyton Steele | AL | Hartselle | 2024 | 3B | 25.4 mph |
5 | Jack Buening | AL | Sparkman | 2023 | OF | 25.2 mph |
6 | Charles Harbin | AL | New Hope | 2024 | C | 24.9 mph |
7 | Payton Purser | AL | Hamilton | 2024 | RHP | 24.6 mph |
^ | Nolan Daversa | AL | Madison County | 2023 | 3B | 24.6 mph |
8 | Brant Stringer | AL | Hartselle | 2023 | 1B | 24.4 mph |
9 | Hayden Greer | AL | John Carroll Catholic | 2024 | LHP | 24.1 mph |
10 | Max Hanson | AL | Piedmont | 2023 | OF | 23.9 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
Javen Hunter
AL
Clay Chalkville
2022
SS
76.0 mph
2
Carter Wells
AL
Sparkman
2023
RHP
75.9 mph
3
Hayden Greer
AL
John Carroll Catholic
2024
LHP
74.5 mph
4
Peyton Steele
AL
Hartselle
2024
3B
73.5 mph
5
RJ Hamilton
AL
Hoover
2023
SS
72.6 mph
6
Brant Stringer
AL
Hartselle
2023
1B
72.1 mph
7
Chase Cartron
AL
Huntsville
2024
LHP
71.9 mph
8
Evan Smallwood
AL
Spain Park
2023
MIF
71.9 mph
9
Nolan Daversa
AL
Madison County
2023
3B
71.8 mph
10
Cade Miles
AL
Hartselle
2024
SS
71.6 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 (avg)
1
Chris Walker
AL
Sparkman
2023
OF
26.1 g
2
Judson Collins
AL
Madison Academy
2024
OF
23.6 g
3
RJ Hamilton
AL
Hoover
2023
SS
22.6 g
4
Lawson Williams
AL
Hartselle
2024
1B
22.6 g
5
Jack Buening
AL
Sparkman
2023
OF
22.3 g
6
Seth Johnson
AL
Alexandria
2023
2B
22.2 g
7
William Perry
AL
Pell City
2024
OF
22.1 g
8
Josey Williamson
AL
Hartselle
2024
2B
22.0 g
9
Nolan Daversa
AL
Madison County
2023
3B
21.5 g
10
Peyton Steele
AL
Hartselle
2024
3B
21.3 g
Rank
Name
State
School
Class
Pos
Rot. Acc (max)
1
Chris Walker
AL
Sparkman
2023
OF
31.2 g
2
Lawson Williams
AL
Hartselle
2024
1B
29.3 g
3
Seth Johnson
AL
Alexandria
2023
2B
28.1 g
4
Judson Collins
AL
Madison Academy
2024
OF
27.0 g
^
Javen Hunter
AL
Clay Chalkville
2022
SS
27.0 g
5
Josey Williamson
AL
Hartselle
2024
2B
26.9 g
6
Jack Buening
AL
Sparkman
2023
OF
26.8 g
7
RJ Hamilton
AL
Hoover
2023
SS
26.2 g
8
Nolan Daversa
AL
Madison County
2023
3B
25.5 g
9
Peyton Steele
AL
Hartselle
2024
3B
25.2 g
10
Nic Telepun
AL
Hartselle
2023
C
24.2 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.
For a complete look at each of the statistics measured at this showcase, CLICK HERE.
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