Prep Baseball Report

North Mississippi Fall ID: Blast Motion Board


PBR Mississippi Staff

SENATOBIA, MS - The North Mississippi Fall ID was held on Saturday, September 9th at Northwest Mississippi CC in Senatobia, MS. This event was an open event that consisted of some of the top prospects from the 2024-2026 classes across all parts of Mississippi. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman, ran the 60 yard dash using Swift Performance, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw in simulated bullpens during the workout and were able to get numbers and metrics. 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 at the event.

Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look back at the top statistical performers from the event. Continuing over the course of the next week or so, we will release different statistical leaderboards for the event along with other pieces of content.

View all positional stats HERE.

 

HAND SPEED (PEAK & AVERAGE)

Rank Name State School Class Pos Hand Speed (max)
1 Ethan Wright MS Independence 2024 2B 25.6 mph
2 Brett Whitten MS NorthPoint Christian 2024 1B 24.0 mph
3 Brayden Edmiston MS New Hope 2026 1B 23.5 mph
4 Ethan Carter MS Desoto Central 2025 2B 23.2 mph
5 Jackson Howell MS AMORY HIGH SCHOOL 2025 LHP 23.1 mph

Rank Name State School Class Pos Hand Speed (avg)
1 Ethan Wright MS Independence 2024 2B 24.5 mph
2 Brett Whitten MS NorthPoint Christian 2024 1B 22.9 mph
3 Ethan Carter MS Desoto Central 2025 2B 22.7 mph
4 Jackson Howell MS AMORY HIGH SCHOOL 2025 LHP 22.3 mph
5 Brayden Edmiston MS New Hope 2026 1B 21.9 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 Carson Schmelzer MS Oxford 2024 1B 77.4 mph
2 Brody Roberts MS Manchester Academy 2025 RHP 76.2 mph
3 Brett Whitten MS NorthPoint Christian 2024 1B 75.4 mph
4 Ethan Carter MS Desoto Central 2025 2B 72.4 mph
5 Caleb Scruggs MS Senatobia 2025 RHP 71.7 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 Ethan Wright MS Independence 2024 2B 31.7 g
2 Brett Whitten MS NorthPoint Christian 2024 1B 30.7 g
3 Bishop Holton MS Amory 2026 OF 28.3 g
4 Benton Burks MS West Union Attendance Center 2025 1B 26.7 g
5 Brannon Hill MS Winona Christian 2025 C 23.8 g

Rank Name State School Class Pos Rot. Acc (avg)
1 Ethan Wright MS Independence 2024 2B 25.7 g
2 Brett Whitten MS NorthPoint Christian 2024 1B 24.0 g
3 Bishop Holton MS Amory 2026 OF 23.0 g
4 Benton Burks MS West Union Attendance Center 2025 1B 21.9 g
5 Brannon Hill MS Winona Christian 2025 C 18.4 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.

 

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Upcoming Events

SHOWCASE DATE LOCATION
South Mississippi Fall ID 9/23 Pearl River CC - Poplarville, MS
2023 Southeast Senior Games 10/7-10/8 Choccolocco Park & Jacksonville State University
2023 AL/MS Border Battle 10/14 Northeast Mississippi CC - Booneville, MS

 

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