Prep Baseball Report

Blast Motion Reports: Dirtbags Scout Day


Jason Burton
Richmond Scouting Coordinator


On June 25th the Dirtbags and PBR VA/DC held a Scout Day at the Lynchburg Hillcats Stadium in Lynchburg, VA. There were over 140 players in attendance for the event. 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

Name School Class Commitment Average Bat Speed (mph)
 Jean Mulumba  Virginia High  2021    78.7 mph
 Brady Miles  Great Bridge  2023    76.6 mph
 Thomas Barker  Tunstall  2020  Roanoke  75.2 mph
 Ethan Hensley  Granby  2022    73.2 mph
 Josh Jakiim  Cosby  2021     71.0 mph
 Jake Braun  James River  2021    70.9 mph
 Cam Clinton  Liberty Christian  2023    70.7 mph
 Kaden Swaim  Oak Grove (NC)  2021     70.0 mph
 Hunter Powell  Magna Vista  2021    69.7 mph
 Joey Duffer  Halifax  2021    69.6 mph
 Jake Moore  Chatham  2023  Liberty  69.2 mph
 Evan Stone  Dutch Fork (SC)  2021    69.2 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

Name School Class Commitment Average Rotational Acceleration (g)
 Jonathan Davis  Tazewell  2022     28.0 g
 Danny Sadler  JH Rose (NC)  2021    26.0 g
 Chase Mallory  William Monroe  2021    25.9 g
 Jean Mulumba  Virginia High  2021    25.1 g
 Hunter Powell  Magna Vista  2021    24.8 g
 Addison Clark  Carlisle  2021  VMI  24.6 g
 Cam Clinton  Liberty Christian  2023    24.0 g
 Jamal Neal  William Monroe  2024    23.4 g
 Brett Forbis  Charles B Aycock (NC)  2021    23.4 g
 Brandon Drewry  York  2022    23.4 g
 Gavin Bralley  Atlee  2021    22.8 g
 Sam Bell  Jefferson Forest  2023    22.6 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%

Name School Class Commitment Average On Plane Efficiency (%)
 Chase Mallory  William Monroe  2021    93 %
 Nathaniel Tyree  Liberty Christian  2023     90 %
 Luke Gouldthorpe  Jefferson Forest  2023     88 %
 Phillip Feldt  Windsor  2021     87 %
 Harley Henry  Southampton  2021    87 %
 Cam Satterfield  Chatham   2022     86 %
 Wade Jenkins  Roanoke Rapids (NC)  2022     85 % 
 Brandon Drewry  York  2022    84 %
 Marshall Basham  Christiansburg  2023     82 %
 Daniel Moughon  Mathews  2022    81 %
 Hunter Hogwood  Hickory  2022    81 %
 Ryan Jackson  Liberty Christian  2025    81 %
 Aidan Watlington  Tunstall  2024    81 %
 Aric Stewart  Roanoke Valley (NC)  2024    81 %
 Cam Clinton  Liberty Christian  2023     81 %
 Drew Williamson  Roanoke Rapids (NC)  2023    81 %
 Mason Anderson  Hargrave Military  2022    81 %
 Evan Penny  Rockingham County (NC)  2024    81 %

 


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

Name School Class Commitment Average Power (kW)
 Jean Mulumba  Virginia High   2021    6.26 kW
 Brady Miles  Great Bridge  2023    5.19 kW
 Thomas Barker  Tunstall  2020   Roanoke   5.06 kW 
 Cam Clinton  Liberty Christian  2023    4.84 kW
 Jackson Newton  Halifax  2021    4.70 kW
 Addison Clark  Carlisle  2021  VMI  4.63 kW
 Evan Stone  Dutch Fork (SC)  2021    4.60 kW
 Jake Braun  James River  2021    4.45 kW
 Hunter Powell  Magna Vista  2021    4.40 kW
 Ethan Hensley  Granby  2022    4.35 kW
 Colin Moore  Tunstall   2021     4.20 kW
 Kerry Collins  Bluefield (WV)  2022     4.19 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

Name School Class Commitment Average Peak Hand Speed (mph)
 Addison Clark  Carlisle   2021  VMI  24.2 mph
 Jonathan Davis  Tazewell  2022    24.0 mph
 Jamal Neal  William Monroe  2024    23.7 mph
 Brett Forbis  Charles B Aycock (NC)  2021    23.3 mph
 Thomas Barker  Tunstall  2020  Roanoke  23.3 mph
 Kerry Collins  Bluefield (WV)  2022    23.3 mph
 Harley Henry  Southampton  2021    23.2 mph
 Hunter Powell  Magna Vista  2021    22.6 mph
 Danny Sadler  JH Rose (NC)  2022    22.4 mph
 Jean Mulumba  Virginia High  2021    22.4 mph
 Bryson McCall  George Wythe  2021    22.4 mph
 Brady Miles  Great Bridge  2023    22.2 mph