Inside the Rankings: New Comers in the '26 Class

Wed May 24, 2023
Sammy Esposito
PBR SC Director of Scouting

The spring of 2023 coming to a close means it's time to revisit the player rankings for all three classes, and next up is the Class of 2026.  

As always, the evaluation process is a fluid and ongoing process with multiple viewings in order to get the best feel for players abilities. It’s important to note that as players continue their development some show marked improvement at a much more rapid pace. That doesn’t indicate that other players got worse or went backwards, it’s just how player development works. As the year unfolds, players make improvements and new prospects pop up on the radar expanding the PBR rankings universe.

It's going to be fun to see where all of these players end up, as there are many talented prospects still uncommitted heading into the summer.  Let's take a look at how this class stacks up after the spring of 2023 as we head into the summer.

 

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South Carolina New Comers



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Maximus Wearing

Class of 2026 / 1B

Rankings  StateRank: 45 / POS: 1

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: 1B
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Palisades
    State: SC
  • Summer Team: South Charlotte Panthers
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 203lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Position
7.84
60-yard
(05/28/22)
80
INF Velo
(05/28/22)
11.6
Power Speed Score
(01/21/23)
Position
INF Velo
77
Power Speed Score
View Event
Position
INF Velo
78
Power Speed Score
View Event
Position
60-yard
7.84
INF Velo
80
Power Speed Score
View Event
Trackman - Hitting
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
(01/21/23)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
(05/28/22)
234
Distance (avg)
(11/02/22)
326
Distance (max)
(11/02/22)
11
Hard Hit %
(01/21/23)
71
Sweet Spot %
(11/02/22)
46
Line Drive %
(05/28/22)
42.9
Fly Ball %
(11/02/22)
46
Ground Ball %
(05/28/22)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
80.4
Distance (avg)
206
Distance (max)
321
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
73.6
Distance (avg)
234
Distance (max)
326
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
82.5
Distance (avg)
169
Distance (max)
310
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
View Event
Blast - Hitting
25.1
Hand Speed (max)
(01/21/23)
22.0
Hand Speed (avg)
(01/21/23)
77.9
Bat Speed (max)
(01/21/23)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
(01/21/23)
14.1
Rot. Acc (max)
(01/21/23)
11.5
Rot. Acc (avg)
(01/21/23)
68
On Plane Eff (avg)
(01/21/23)
78
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(01/21/23)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25.1
Hand Speed (avg)
22
Bat Speed (max)
77.9
Bat Speed (avg)
67.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Vizual_Edge

Visual Skills
48.85
Edge Score
(05/28/22)
Visual Skills
Edge Score
48.85
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Swift

Swift
1.81
10-yd
(01/21/23)
4.26
30-yd
(01/21/23)
7.84
60-yd
(05/28/22)
17.3
Run speed (max)
(05/28/22)
7.7
Run Speed (avg)
(05/28/22)
1.73
RSi (max)
(05/28/22)
1.47
RSi (avg)
(05/28/22)
1319
Jump Power (max)
(05/28/22)
22.2
Jump Height (max)
(05/28/22)
21.5
Jump Height (avg)
(05/28/22)
Swift
10-yd
1.81
30-yd
4.26
60-yd
7.86
Run speed (max)
17.1
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Swift
10-yd
1.83
30-yd
4.34
60-yd
7.91
Run speed (max)
17.2
View Event
Swift
10-yd
1.82
30-yd
4.3
60-yd
7.84
Run speed (max)
17.3
Run Speed (avg)
7.7
RSi (max)
1.73
RSi (avg)
1.47
Jump Power (max)
1319
Jump Height (max)
22.2
Jump Height (avg)
21.5
View Event

Videos

(1/21/23)



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Garrett Blankenship

Class of 2026 / SS

Rankings  StateRank: 22 / POS: 7

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Gray Collegiate
    State: SC
  • Summer Team: Vapor 15u Majors
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 155lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Pitching
75
Max FB
(06/03/22)
70 - 75
FB
(06/03/22)
62 - 65
CB
(06/03/22)
Pitching
Max FB
75
FB
70 - 75
CB
62 - 65
View Event
Position
78
INF Velo
(01/28/23)
11.5
Power Speed Score
(01/28/23)
Position
INF Velo
78
Power Speed Score
View Event
Trackman - Hitting
83.1
Exit Velocity (max)
(01/28/23)
76.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
(01/28/23)
207
Distance (avg)
(01/28/23)
287
Distance (max)
(01/28/23)
81
Sweet Spot %
(01/28/23)
50
Line Drive %
(01/28/23)
37.5
Fly Ball %
(01/28/23)
13
Ground Ball %
(01/28/23)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
76.2
Distance (avg)
207
Distance (max)
287
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
(01/28/23)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
(01/28/23)
69.8
Bat Speed (max)
(01/28/23)
62.2
Bat Speed (avg)
(01/28/23)
13.6
Rot. Acc (max)
(01/28/23)
9.2
Rot. Acc (avg)
(01/28/23)
53
On Plane Eff (avg)
(01/28/23)
64
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(01/28/23)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.5
Hand Speed (avg)
20.5
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
62.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Swift

Swift
1.77
10-yd
(01/28/23)
4.06
30-yd
(01/28/23)
7.21
60-yd
(01/28/23)
19.5
Run speed (max)
(01/28/23)
1264
Jump Power (max)
(01/28/23)
25.2
Jump Height (max)
(01/28/23)
20.2
Jump Height (avg)
(01/28/23)
Swift
10-yd
1.77
30-yd
4.06
60-yd
7.21
Run speed (max)
19.5
Jump Power (max)
1264
Jump Height (max)
25.2
Jump Height (avg)
20.2
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Videos

(1/28/23)



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Charlie Bailey

Class of 2026 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 23 / POS: 4

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Northwestern
    State: SC
  • Summer Team: Dirtbags National 2026
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 190lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
83
Max FB
(07/06/23)
81 - 83
FB
(07/06/23)
71 - 72
CB
(07/06/23)
73 - 74
CH
(07/06/23)
71 - 72
SL
(01/21/23)
Pitching
Max FB
83
FB
81 - 83
CB
71 - 72
CH
73 - 74
View Event
Pitching
Max FB
81
FB
79 - 80
CH
69 - 71
SL
71 - 72
View Event
Trackman - Fastball
82.4
Velocity (max)
(06/20/23)
81.0 - 82.4
Velo Range
(06/20/23)
79.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/20/23)
1947
Spin Rate (max)
(01/21/23)
1882
Spin Rate (avg)
(01/21/23)
21.1
IVB (max)
(01/21/23)
16.6
IVB (avg)
(01/21/23)
13.8
HM (max)
(06/20/23)
10.1
HM (avg)
(06/20/23)
4.8
Extension (avg)
(01/21/23)
6.1
Release Ht (avg)
(01/21/23)
24
Spin Score (max)
(01/21/23)
50
Zone %
(01/21/23)
91
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(06/20/23)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
82.4
Velo Range
81 - 82.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
79
Spin Rate (max)
1841
Spin Rate (avg)
1703
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
View Event
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
80.5
Velo Range
79.4 - 80.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
77.6
Spin Rate (max)
1947
Spin Rate (avg)
1882
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
View Event
Trackman - Slider
73.1
Velocity (max)
(06/20/23)
71.1 - 73.0
Velo Range
(06/20/23)
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(01/21/23)
1850
Spin Rate (max)
(01/21/23)
1773
Spin Rate (avg)
(01/21/23)
1.5
IVB (max)
(06/20/23)
7.5
IVB (avg)
(06/20/23)
-6.7
HM (max)
(06/20/23)
-0.9
HM (avg)
(06/20/23)
4.9
Extension (avg)
(01/21/23)
5.7
Release Ht (avg)
(01/21/23)
26
Spin Score (max)
(01/21/23)
67
Zone %
(01/21/23)
24
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(01/21/23)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
73.1
Velo Range
71.1 - 73
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.1
Spin Rate (max)
1663
Spin Rate (avg)
1609
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
View Event
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
71.8
Velo Range
71.2 - 71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.7
Spin Rate (max)
1850
Spin Rate (avg)
1773
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
View Event
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.2
Velocity (max)
(06/20/23)
71.7 - 73.2
Velo Range
(06/20/23)
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/20/23)
1591
Spin Rate (max)
(01/21/23)
1531
Spin Rate (avg)
(01/21/23)
16.7
IVB (max)
(06/20/23)
12.0
IVB (avg)
(06/20/23)
10.9
HM (max)
(01/21/23)
8.6
HM (avg)
(01/21/23)
5.1
Extension (avg)
(01/21/23)
5.8
Release Ht (avg)
(01/21/23)
23
Spin Score (max)
(01/21/23)
81
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(01/21/23)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
73.2
Velo Range
71.7 - 73.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
70.2
Spin Rate (max)
1376
Spin Rate (avg)
1231
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
View Event
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
70.8
Velo Range
68.6 - 70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.3
Spin Rate (max)
1591
Spin Rate (avg)
1531
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
View Event

Swift

Swift
1.95
10-yd
(06/20/23)
4.44
30-yd
(06/20/23)
16.5
Run speed (max)
(06/20/23)
Swift
10-yd
1.95
30-yd
4.44
Run speed (max)
16.5
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Videos

(1/21/23)



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Reece Oakley

Class of 2026 / C

Rankings  StateRank: 29 / POS: 2

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: TL Hanna
    State: SC
  • Summer Team: Canes South Scout
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
83
Max FB
(06/03/23)
80 - 82
FB
(06/03/23)
66 - 67
CB
(06/03/23)
67 - 69
SL
(06/03/23)
Pitching
Max FB
83
FB
80 - 82
CB
66 - 67
SL
67 - 69
View Event
Pitching
Max FB
77
FB
75 - 77
SL
63 - 64
View Event
Pitching
Max FB
74
FB
73 - 75
CB
62 - 65
View Event
Position
7.31
60-yard
(09/15/23)
1.93 - 2.08
Pop Time
(06/03/23)
74
C Velo
(09/15/23)
12.3
Power Speed Score
(08/19/23)
Position
60-yard
7.31
Pop Time
2.1 - 2.26
C Velo
74
View Event
Position
Pop Time
1.94 - 2.04
C Velo
73
Power Speed Score
View Event
Position
Pop Time
1.93 - 2.08
C Velo
73
Power Speed Score
View Event
Position
Pop Time
1.93 - 2.13
C Velo
72
Power Speed Score
View Event
Trackman - Fastball
82.5
Velocity (max)
(06/03/23)
80.0 - 82.2
Velo Range
(06/03/23)
79.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/19/23)
2059
Spin Rate (max)
(01/21/23)
1827
Spin Rate (avg)
(08/19/23)
19.6
IVB (max)
(06/03/23)
12.6
IVB (avg)
(08/19/23)
16.2
HM (max)
(08/19/23)
10.4
HM (avg)
(08/19/23)
6.5
Extension (avg)
(08/19/23)
5.9
Release Ht (avg)
(01/21/23)
27
Spin Score (max)
(01/21/23)
30
Zone %
(01/21/23)
76
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(08/19/23)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
81
Velo Range
78.5 - 80.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.9
Spin Rate (max)
1990
Spin Rate (avg)
1827
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
View Event
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
82.5
Velo Range
80 - 82.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
79
Spin Rate (max)
1993
Spin Rate (avg)
1823
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
View Event
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
77.2
Velo Range
75.4 - 77.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.5
Spin Rate (max)
2059
Spin Rate (avg)
1826
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
View Event
Trackman - Curveball
67.1
Velocity (max)
(06/03/23)
66.4 - 67.0
Velo Range
(06/03/23)
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/19/23)
2420
Spin Rate (max)
(06/03/23)
2268
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/03/23)
-3.9
IVB (avg)
(08/19/23)
-25.2
HM (max)
(08/19/23)
-22.3
HM (avg)
(08/19/23)
6.0
Extension (avg)
(08/19/23)
5.8
Release Ht (avg)
(06/03/23)
36
Spin Score (max)
(06/03/23)
33
Zone %
(08/19/23)
84
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(08/19/23)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
66.3
Velo Range
65.7 - 66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
64.8
Spin Rate (max)
2384
Spin Rate (avg)
2266
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
View Event
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
67.1
Velo Range
66.4 - 67
Eff Velocity (avg)
64
Spin Rate (max)
2420
Spin Rate (avg)
2268
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
View Event
Trackman - Slider
68.8
Velocity (max)
(06/03/23)
66.5 - 68.8
Velo Range
(06/03/23)
65.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/03/23)
2374
Spin Rate (max)
(06/03/23)
2373
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/03/23)
-4.2
IVB (avg)
(06/03/23)
-27.3
HM (max)
(06/03/23)
-24.4
HM (avg)
(06/03/23)
5.3
Extension (avg)
(06/03/23)
5.7
Release Ht (avg)
(01/21/23)
36
Spin Score (max)
(06/03/23)
75
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(06/03/23)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
68.8
Velo Range
66.5 - 68.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.2
Spin Rate (max)
2374
Spin Rate (avg)
2373
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
View Event
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
64.3
Velo Range
63.3 - 64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
61.4
Spin Rate (max)
2218
Spin Rate (avg)
2152
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
View Event
Trackman - Hitting
90.0
Exit Velocity (max)
(08/19/23)
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
(08/19/23)
212
Distance (avg)
(08/19/23)
326
Distance (max)
(01/21/23)
9
Hard Hit %
(08/19/23)
50
Sweet Spot %
(01/21/23)
50
Line Drive %
(06/03/23)
27.3
Fly Ball %
(08/19/23)
40
Ground Ball %
(01/21/23)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
90
Exit Velocity (avg)
83.5
Distance (avg)
212
Distance (max)
318
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
View Event
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
74.1
Distance (avg)
188
Distance (max)
297
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
View Event
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
89.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
83
Distance (avg)
182
Distance (max)
326
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
View Event
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
(01/21/23)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
(01/21/23)
69.8
Bat Speed (max)
(01/21/23)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
(01/21/23)
15.2
Rot. Acc (max)
(01/21/23)
12.9
Rot. Acc (avg)
(01/21/23)
74
On Plane Eff (avg)
(01/21/23)
80
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(01/21/23)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
22.4
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
67.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Swift

Swift
1.75
10-yd
(06/03/23)
4.08
30-yd
(08/19/23)
7.31
60-yd
(08/19/23)
19.0
Run speed (max)
(08/19/23)
Swift
10-yd
1.78
30-yd
4.08
60-yd
7.31
Run speed (max)
19
View Event
Swift
10-yd
1.75
30-yd
4.14
60-yd
7.51
Run speed (max)
18.2
View Event
Swift
10-yd
1.87
30-yd
4.23
60-yd
7.66
Run speed (max)
17.9
View Event

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John Collins

Class of 2026 / SS

Rankings  StateRank: 33 / POS: 10

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Blythewood
    State: SC
  • Summer Team: Power Baseball SC 2026
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
82
Max FB
(05/27/23)
77 - 81
FB
(05/27/23)
68 - 71
CB
(05/27/23)
74 - 76
CH
(05/27/23)
Pitching
Max FB
82
FB
77 - 81
CB
68 - 71
CH
74 - 76
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Position
7.68
60-yard
(05/22/22)
80
INF Velo
(01/28/23)
9.9
Power Speed Score
(01/28/23)
Position
INF Velo
80
Power Speed Score
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Position
60-yard
7.68
INF Velo
78
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Trackman - Hitting
79.2
Exit Velocity (max)
(05/22/22)
73.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
(05/22/22)
211
Distance (avg)
(05/22/22)
275
Distance (max)
(01/28/23)
67
Sweet Spot %
(05/22/22)
50
Line Drive %
(05/22/22)
50.0
Fly Ball %
(05/22/22)
38
Ground Ball %
(01/28/23)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
77.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
68.4
Distance (avg)
142
Distance (max)
275
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
79.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
73
Distance (avg)
211
Distance (max)
254
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
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Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
(01/28/23)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
(01/28/23)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
(01/28/23)
63.1
Bat Speed (avg)
(01/28/23)
9.6
Rot. Acc (max)
(01/28/23)
6.7
Rot. Acc (avg)
(01/28/23)
58
On Plane Eff (avg)
(01/28/23)
71
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(01/28/23)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23
Hand Speed (avg)
20.4
Bat Speed (max)
73
Bat Speed (avg)
63.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Swift

Swift
1.81
10-yd
(01/28/23)
4.35
30-yd
(01/28/23)
7.87
60-yd
(01/28/23)
17.4
Run speed (max)
(01/28/23)
1282
Jump Power (max)
(01/28/23)
26.6
Jump Height (max)
(01/28/23)
19.6
Jump Height (avg)
(01/28/23)
Swift
10-yd
1.81
30-yd
4.35
60-yd
7.87
Run speed (max)
17.4
Jump Power (max)
1282
Jump Height (max)
26.6
Jump Height (avg)
19.6
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