OC Top Prospects ID: Blast Leaderboard
June 29, 2022
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Orange County, CALIF. - We will roll out more data from our Orange County Top Prospects ID in the coming days but today it's the Blast Motion leaderboard, showing off the top swing metric leaders from a group of talented players.
One of the important tools Prep Baseball Report has implemented at its events is the use of Blast Motion sensors. During batting practice, the Blast Motion sensors measure Swing and Impact Metrics across several categories. Swing metrics measure pre-impact mechanics centered around plane, connection, and rotation while impact metrics measure pre-impact performance outcomes based on ball contact.
With the Blast Motion sensor, we were able to collect data from each swing taken by each prospect at the event. The metrics collected include: Bat Speed, On Plane Efficiency, Peak Hand Speed, and Rotational Acceleration.
Each player has their Blast Motion metrics uploaded into their profiles following the completion of the event providing insight into areas that could be improved upon as well as helping paint a clear picture of the player to the college and professional scouts doing their research on prospects they may be interested in.
BLAST LEADERS
Max Bat Speed
Bat Speed is the observed speed of the sweet spot of the bat at impact. For more info: Blast Bat Speed
MLB Avg: 66-78 mph | MiLB: 63-75 mph | College: 66-75 mph
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (max) |
1 | Gabe Fraser | CA | Orange Lutheran | 2024 | SS | 80.4 mph |
2 | Kaden Willerford | CA | Aquinas San Bernardino | 2023 | OF | 80.2 mph |
3 | Nate Kugler | CA | Notre Dame | 2024 | RHP | 77.5 mph |
4 | Nathan Durant | CA | Arlington | 2023 | OF | 77.1 mph |
5 | Wyatt Tucker | CA | Del Oro | 2023 | 1B | 76.6 mph |
6 | Ethin Bingaman | CA | Corona High School | 2025 | RHP | 74.5 mph |
7 | Diesel Toth | CA | ARROWHEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | 2025 | SS | 73.4 mph |
8 | Anthony Andrews | CA | Los Gatos | 2024 | C | 71.3 mph |
9 | CJ (Christian) Alinas | CA | Diamond Bar | 2023 | C | 71.2 mph |
10 | Nathan D'Acquisto | CA | Poway | 2025 | C | 70.4 mph |
Average Bat Speed
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (avg) |
1 | Kaden Willerford | CA | Aquinas San Bernardino | 2023 | OF | 73.6 mph |
2 | Nathan Durant | CA | Arlington | 2023 | OF | 72.5 mph |
3 | Gabe Fraser | CA | Orange Lutheran | 2024 | SS | 72.3 mph |
4 | Wyatt Tucker | CA | Del Oro | 2023 | 1B | 71.4 mph |
5 | Nate Kugler | CA | Notre Dame | 2024 | RHP | 71.1 mph |
6 | Kyle Ohara | CA | San Marcos | 2023 | OF | 68.9 mph |
7 | Ethin Bingaman | CA | Corona High School | 2025 | RHP | 68.9 mph |
8 | CJ (Christian) Alinas | CA | Diamond Bar | 2023 | C | 68.4 mph |
9 | Anthony Andrews | CA | Los Gatos | 2024 | C | 68.3 mph |
10 | Diesel Toth | CA | ARROWHEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | 2025 | SS | 68.1 mph |
On Plane Efficiency
Measures the percentage of your swing where the bat is on the swing plane. Your vertical bat angle at contact establishes the plane for that swing. Plane is a great indicator for making more consistent contact on the barrel of the bat. For more info: On Plane Efficiency
Ideal Efficiency %: 70% or Higher | Range: 65%-85%
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | On Plane Eff (avg) |
1 | Kaden Willerford | CA | Aquinas San Bernardino | 2023 | OF | 80 % |
2 | Nathan Durant | CA | Arlington | 2023 | OF | 79 % |
3 | Isaac Salazar | CA | Mater Dei | 2023 | C | 79 % |
4 | Kyle Ohara | CA | San Marcos | 2023 | OF | 75 % |
5 | CJ (Christian) Alinas | CA | Diamond Bar | 2023 | C | 74 % |
6 | Nolan Stottlemyer | CA | Woodbridge | 2025 | SS | 74 % |
7 | Andre Saldivar Jr | CA | Bishop Amat | 2024 | SS | 73 % |
8 | Liam O'Day | CA | Del Norte | 2025 | SS | 72 % |
9 | Wyatt Tucker | CA | Del Oro | 2023 | 1B | 70 % |
10 | Noah Meza | CA | JSerra Catholic | 2025 | OF | 70 % |
Peak Hand Speed
Peak Hand Speed is 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. For more info: Peak Hand Speed
MLB Avg: 23-29 mph | MiLB Avg: 22-28 mph | College Avg: 21-24 mph
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (max) |
1 | Kaden Willerford | CA | Aquinas San Bernardino | 2023 | OF | 26.0 mph |
2 | CJ (Christian) Alinas | CA | Diamond Bar | 2023 | C | 25.6 mph |
^ | Nathan Durant | CA | Arlington | 2023 | OF | 25.6 mph |
3 | Ryan Silver | CA | Chaminade | 2024 | OF | 24.0 mph |
4 | Adam Arther | CA | Polytechnic | 2023 | LHP | 23.6 mph |
5 | Nate Kugler | CA | Notre Dame | 2024 | RHP | 23.3 mph |
6 | Dominic Laureano | CA | Rancho Bernardo | 2025 | 3B | 23.0 mph |
7 | Nolan Stottlemyer | CA | Woodbridge | 2025 | SS | 22.4 mph |
^ | Anthony Andrews | CA | Los Gatos | 2024 | C | 22.4 mph |
8 | Kyle Ohara | CA | San Marcos | 2023 | OF | 22.1 mph |
^ | Carter Johnstone | CA | Los Gatos | 2024 | SS | 22.1 mph |
9 | Wyatt Tucker | CA | Del Oro | 2023 | 1B | 21.8 mph |
^ | Gabe Fraser | CA | Orange Lutheran | 2024 | SS | 21.8 mph |
10 | Nathan D'Acquisto | CA | Poway | 2025 | C | 21.7 mph |
Average Peak Hand Speed
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
1 | Kaden Willerford | CA | Aquinas San Bernardino | 2023 | OF | 24.7 mph |
2 | CJ (Christian) Alinas | CA | Diamond Bar | 2023 | C | 23.6 mph |
3 | Nathan Durant | CA | Arlington | 2023 | OF | 23.1 mph |
4 | Ryan Silver | CA | Chaminade | 2024 | OF | 22.6 mph |
5 | Adam Arther | CA | Polytechnic | 2023 | LHP | 22.3 mph |
6 | Nate Kugler | CA | Notre Dame | 2024 | RHP | 22.1 mph |
7 | Carter Johnstone | CA | Los Gatos | 2024 | SS | 21.2 mph |
8 | Nolan Stottlemyer | CA | Woodbridge | 2025 | SS | 21.1 mph |
9 | Anthony Andrews | CA | Los Gatos | 2024 | C | 20.9 mph |
10 | Kyle Ohara | CA | San Marcos | 2023 | OF | 20.8 mph |
Rotational Acceleration
Measures how quickly your bat accelerates into the swing plane. Rotation is a good indicator of how you build bat speed by sequencing properly. The quicker your rotational acceleration, the more power you will have and the more time you have to adjust to pitch locations. For more info: Rotational Acceleration
MLB Avg: 16.8 g | MiLB Avg: 12.6 g | College Avg: 12.9 g
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (avg) |
1 | Ryan Silver | CA | Chaminade | 2024 | OF | 27.3 g |
2 | Kyle Ohara | CA | San Marcos | 2023 | OF | 24.6 g |
3 | Kaden Willerford | CA | Aquinas San Bernardino | 2023 | OF | 21.0 g |
4 | CJ (Christian) Alinas | CA | Diamond Bar | 2023 | C | 20.2 g |
5 | Dominic Laureano | CA | Rancho Bernardo | 2025 | 3B | 18.2 g |
6 | Anthony Andrews | CA | Los Gatos | 2024 | C | 14.4 g |
7 | Gabe Fraser | CA | Orange Lutheran | 2024 | SS | 13.9 g |
8 | Isaac Salazar | CA | Mater Dei | 2023 | C | 13.6 g |
9 | Adam Arther | CA | Polytechnic | 2023 | LHP | 13.2 g |
10 | Nolan Stottlemyer | CA | Woodbridge | 2025 | SS | 12.6 g |
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
Inland Empire Top Prospects ID | CA | 07/06 | Corona High School |
Rising Stars Game (Invite Only) | CA | 07/12 | Islanders Field - Lathrop |
LA Top Prospects ID | CA | 07/12 | O'Malley Field |
California State Games | CA | 07/30 | Hart Park |
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