The 2022 Sophomore State Games took place November 12-13 at Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne, FL. The event featured players from the 2025 classes participating in a pro-style workout and game on day one followed by two more games on day two in front of the PBR Florida Scouting Staff.

To view all the stats from the event, check out our Stats Story. Today we will highlight the different Blast Motion metric leaders from the 2022 Sophomore State Games.

TOP BLAST HAND SPEED (MAX)

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.

TOP BLAST HAND SPEED (AVG)

TOP BLAST BAT SPEED (MAX)

Bat Speed: Bat Speed is 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.

 

TOP BLAST BAT SPEED (AVG)

TOP BLAST ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION (MAX)

Rotational Acceleration: Rotation measures how quickly your bat accelerates into the swing plane. Rotation is a good indicator of how you build bat speed by sequencing properly vs. pulling the bat with your hands. The quicker your rotational acceleration, the more power you will have and the more time you have to make a decision at the plate.

TOP BLAST ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION (AVG)

TOP BLAST ON PLANE EFFICIENCY%

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.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
2022 PBR Florida Holiday Classic	FL	12/17	Sanford Memorial Stadium
Tampa Preseason ID	FL	01/07	Berkeley Prep - Tampa, FL
Orlando Preseason ID	FL	01/08	Lake Brantley - Altamonte Springs, FL
South FL Preseason ID	FL	01/14	Taravella HS - Coral Springs, FL
Jacksonville Preseason ID	FL	01/15	TBD - Jacksonville, FL
2023 FL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)	FL	01/21	Sanford Memorial Stadium - Sanford, FL
Super 60 Pro Showcase	NATIONAL	02/05	The MAX - McCook, IL
2023 PBR Canada Spring Training Showcase	FL	03/11	Launchpad Sports Complex