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Blast Motion Reports: Committed Combine


Jason Burton
Richmond Scouting Coordinator

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On July 7th PBR VA/DC Staff held a Committed Combine that featured some of the best talent in the area. In this post event analysis we are taking a look at some of the Blast Motion data from the on field BP that day. 

About Blast Motion:

During batting practice, the Blast Motion sensors measured 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. Below are the top performers in five of the categories measured using the Blast Motion sensors.

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

Name School Class Commitment Peak Bat Speed
Jay Woolfolk Benedictine 2021 Virginia 72.5
Jaron McNeil-Ward Dinwiddie 2021 Virginia Tech 70.9
Vincent DiLeonardo Fredericksburg Christian 2021 Elon 68.0
Clay Grady Nansemond River 2022 Virginia Tech 67.9
Owen DeShazo Hanover 2022 Boston College 67.8
Seth Keller Patrick-Henry (Ashland) 2022 Old Dominion  66.7
Dylan Hatfield William Byrd 2021 Virginia Tech 66.2
Harrison Didawick Western Branch 2022 Virginia 66.1
Cannon Peebles Hanover 2022 Old Dominion 66.0
Bennett Shealor Blacksburg 2022 George Mason 65.6

 

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

Name School Class Commitment Rotational Acceleration
Vincent DiLeonardo  Fredericksburg Christian 2021 Elon  27.8 g 
Jaron McNeil-Ward  Dinwiddie 2021 Virginia Tech 19.6 g
Dylan Hatfield  William Byrd 2021 Virginia Tech 19.6 g
Harrison Didawick  Western Branch 2022 Virginia 18.7 g
Seth Keller  Patrick-Henry (Ashland) 2022 Old Dominion 18.3 g
Bryce Jones  Cape Henry Collegiate 2021 Old Dominion 18.1 g
Owen DeShazo  Hanover 2022 Boston College 17.2 g
Clay Grady  Nansemond River 2022 Virginia Tech 17.0 g
Chase Hustead  Hanover 2022 James Madison 15.6 g
Cannon Peebles  Hanover 2022 Old Dominion 14.8 g

 

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%

Name School Class Commitment On Plane Eff. %
Bryce Jones Cape Henry Collegiate 2021 Old Dominion 89%
Caleb Grizzard Cosby 2022 Old Dominion 78%
Bennett Shealor Blacksburg 2022 George Mason 72%
Matthew Buchanan Lebanon 2021 Virginia 70%
Jay Woolfolk Benedictine 2021 Virginia 68%
Clay Grady Nansemond River 2022 Virginia Tech 67%
Harrison Didawick Western Branch 2022 Virginia 66%
Cannon Peebles Hanover 2022 Old Dominion 64%
Jaron McNeil-Ward Dinwiddie 2021 Virginia Tech 63%
Chase Hustead Hanover 2022 James Madison 62%

 

Power: 

The average Power generated during the swing is found from the effective mass of the bat, the Bat Speed at impact, and the average acceleration during the downswing. Power is measured in Watts. Higher Power is achieved when a hitter is able to swing a heavier bat and accelerate it to higher speeds. For more info: Power

MLB Avg: 3.65-5.65 kW  MiLB Avg: 3.20-5.20 College Avg: 3.83-5.08

Name School Class Commitment Power (kW)
Jay Woolfolk Benedictine 2021 Virginia 4.47 kW
Jaron McNeil-Ward Dinwiddie 2021 Virginia Tech 4.44 kW
Owen DeShazo Hanover 2022 Boston College 4.41 kW
Harrison Didawick Western Branch 2022 Virginia 4.18 kW
Vincent DiLeonardo Fredericksburg Christian 2021 Elon 4.17 kW
Seth Keller Patrick-Henry (Ashland) 2022 Old Dominion 4.00 kW
Clay Grady Nansemond River 2022 Virginia Tech 3.65 kW
Dylan Hatfield William Byrd 2021 Virginia Tech 3.64 kW
Cannon Peebles Hanover 2022 Hanover 3.56 kW
Bryce Jones Cape Henry Collegiate 2021 Cape Henry Collegiate 3.55 kW

 

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

Name School Class Commitment Peak Hand Speed
Vincent DiLeonardo Fredericksburg Christian 2021 Elon 24.8 mph
Jay Woolfolk  Benedictine 2021 Virginia 24.3 mph
Jaron McNeil-Ward Dinwiddie 2021 Virginia Tech 22.4
Owen DeShazo Hanover 2022 Boston College 22.2
Caleb Grizzard Cosby 2022 Old Dominion 22.2
Harrison Didawick Western Branch 2022 Virginia 22.1
Seth Keller Patrick Henry (Ashland) 2022 Old Dominion 22.1
Clay Grady  Nansemond River 2022 Virginia Tech  21.6
Dylan Hatfield William Byrd 2021 Virginia Tech 21.1
Bryce Jones Cape Henry Collegiate 2021 Old Dominion 21.0