On Sunday, October 25, over 190 players from all corners of the Commonwealth and DC descended on Lynchburg to take part in our inaugural VA/DC State Games. Games and workouts were held at two sites, City Stadium and Liberty University. During the event we compiled swing data and metrics from each player using our Blast Motion sensors. Below are some players who stood out on Blast.

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

 

 

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

 

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%

 

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

Rank	Name	Class	School	Commitment	Position	Power (kW)
1	Addison Clark	2021	Carlisle	VMI	OF	7.21 kW
2	Christopher McCullers	2023	Woodgrove	WVU	1B/RHP	5.79 kW
3	Camden Nuckols	2022	St. Christopher's	VCU	1B/RHP	5.72 kW
4	Ethan Applegate	2022	Independence		OF	5.60 kW
5	Vincent DiLeonardo	2021	Fredericksburg Christian	Elon	OF/1B	5.59 kW
6	Brett Alvis	2022	Hanover		1B/LHP	5.58 kW
7	Josh Hand	2022	Independence		OF	5.15 kW
8	Jaron McNeil-Ward	2021	Dinwiddie	Virginia Tech	OF	4.92 kW
9	Jerry Barnes III	2022	First Colonial		C	4.87 kW
10	Zackary Chadwell	2021	Hickory	High Point	1B/RHP	4.87 kW
11	Landon Abrahamson	2022	Miller School	Dayton	OF	4.80 kW
12	Bryce Suters	2021	Broadway	JMU	OF	4.77 kW
13	John Simmons	2023	Liberty Christian		3B	4.72 kW
14	Michael Williams	2021	Franklin County	Radford	OF	4.63 kW
15	Joey Duffer	2021	Halifax	Concord	C	4.62 kW
16	Bryce Dolby	2022	Independence	Mississippi	RHP/1B	4.57 kW
17	Caleb Grizzard	2022	Cosby	ODU	OF/LHP	4.51 kW
18	Michael Dailey	2022	Prince Edward		OF	4.50 kW
19	Griffin O'Ferrall	2021	St. Christopher's	UVA	SS	4.41 kW
20	Sean Aronson	2022	Kellam		C	4.40 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