On March 19, PBR Wisconsin hosted its largest event on the state’s showcase calendar: the Milwaukee Preseason ID at the MOSH Performance Center in Franklin, Wis. Nearly 200 players from across the state met at the facility just south of Milwaukee to participate in the final Preseason ID event on our winter circuit. This was the second annual Milwaukee ID, and it’s becoming one of the most important events on our winter calendar, too.

Earlier this week we published Quick Hits highlighting the top prospects of the event by class. We also rolled out a Statistical Analysis, bringing you a quick statistical analysis of those that participated in the event. We then dove deep into the data, looking at the pitch metrics and batted ball numbers from this event inside our TrackMan Files piece.

Today, with the help of our Blast Motion sensors, we're analyzing the swing metrics measured on Saturday at this high-caliber showcase.

Hand Speed (Peak & Average)

Rank	Name	State	School	Class	Pos	Hand Speed (max)
1	Leo Berger	WI	Rufus King	2023	RHP	27.4 mph
2	Chase Baker	WI	Mukwonago	2024	LHP	27.2 mph
3	Crete Slattery	WI	Lake Geneva Badger	2023	1B	26.9 mph
4	Milo Upton	WI	De Pere	2024	1B	26.8 mph
5	Brett Sommer	WI	Hortonville	2023	2B	26.6 mph
6	Aiden Swartwout	WI	Port Washington	2023	3B	26.5 mph
7	EJ Kuster	WI	Greendale	2023	RHP	26.4 mph
8	Michael Comber	WI	Verona Area	2023	1B	26.2 mph
9	Nathan Vela	WI	Hortonville	2023	RHP	26.1 mph
10	Nicholas Guidici	WI	Monona Grove	2024	OF	26.0 mph

Rank	Name	State	School	Class	Pos	Hand Speed (avg)
1	Crete Slattery	WI	Lake Geneva Badger	2023	1B	26.0 mph
2	Brett Sommer	WI	Hortonville	2023	2B	25.7 mph
3	Leo Berger	WI	Rufus King	2023	RHP	25.6 mph
4	Aiden Swartwout	WI	Port Washington	2023	3B	25.5 mph
5	Michael Comber	WI	Verona Area	2023	1B	25.1 mph
6	Tyler Johnson	WI	Slinger	2023	OF	25.1 mph
7	Nicholas Guidici	WI	Monona Grove	2024	OF	24.9 mph
8	Chase Baker	WI	Mukwonago	2024	LHP	24.9 mph
9	Nathan Schopf	WI	Oak Creek	2025	OF	24.8 mph
10	Milo Upton	WI	De Pere	2024	1B	24.7 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)

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)

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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