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SAN MATEO, CALIF. - Our Preseason ID series rolled along last Sunday, on the campus of College of San Mateo, at scenic Hilltop Stadium. We have a couple more stops coming up over the next two Sundays (South Bay, East Bay). There are players who attended who will be receiving invitations to some of our most exclusive event opportunities such as Future Games.

Players were put through the traditional showcase workout that included the 60-yard dash (w/10 & 30-yard splits as well), hitting session, defensive session, concluded with pitchers throwing a 15-20 pitch pen session.

In the coming days we’ll begin to roll out more statistical leaders, categorical leaders, and scouting reports/videos. Until then we’ll take a look at the showcase Blast Motion leaders. 

(Note: All showcase videos will be added to player profiles in the near future)

CLICK HERE FOR SORTABLE PLAYER STATISTICS INCLUDING TRACKMAN, SWIFT, AND BLAST MOTION DATA

BLAST MOTION LEADERS

PEAK 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

AVERAGE BAT SPEED

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

AVERAGE HAND SPEED

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%

AVERAGE 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

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
South Bay Preseason ID	CA	01/29	Mission College - San Jose
East Bay Preseason ID	CA	2/05	Chabot College - Hayward
Rising Stars ID: Sacramento	CA	3/12	McBean Stadium - Lincoln
Rising Stars ID: Bay Area	CA	4/23	Chabot College - Hayward