74.3
Velocity (max)
2/17/24
CLASS OF 2027
RHP
2B
Preston
Mota
Berlin (HS) • CT
5' 7" • 145LBS
R/R • 15yr 6mo
Travel Team: Swanson Baseball
5' 7" • 145LBS
R/R • 15yr 6mo
Travel Team: Swanson Baseball
Rankings
2027 National
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
72.5 - 73.9
Velo Range
2/17/24
2042
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/23
Changeup
67 - 67.6
Velo Range
2/17/24
1616
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24
Curveball
63.6 - 64.8
Velo Range
2/17/24
2350
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24
Slider
55.8 - 57.5
Velo Range
3/12/23
2072
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/23
78.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/17/24
68.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/17/24
239
Distance (max)
2/17/24
67
Sweet Spot %
3/12/23
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/17/24
61.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/17/24
17.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/17/24
-
Hard Hit %
8.47
60
3/12/23
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
71
INF Velo
2/17/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.47
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
8.4
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.83
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
239
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
156
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
226
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
148
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Scout Day: Swanson Baseball 2.17.24
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
78.2
Exit Velocity (max)
68.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
239
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 New England Rising Stars ID
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
70.9
Exit Velocity (max)
64.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
148
Distance (avg)
226
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
16.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
15.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
57.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
55.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
17.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
57.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
53.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Scout Day: Swanson Baseball 2.17.24
Feb 17, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
61.5
Bat Speed (max)
58.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 New England Rising Stars ID
Mar 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
16.8
Hand Speed (max)
15.7
Hand Speed (avg)
57.7
Bat Speed (max)
55.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Rising Stars ID: Swanson's Baseball 2.19.22
Feb 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
17.5
Hand Speed (max)
16.2
Hand Speed (avg)
57.1
Bat Speed (max)
53.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2040
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
27.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2350
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1616
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2042
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
30.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1298
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
56.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2072
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Scout Day: Swanson Baseball 2.17.24
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
74.3
Velocity (max)
72.5 - 73.9
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,175
Spin Rate (max)
2,040
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
64.8
Velocity (max)
63.6 - 64.8
Velo Range
61.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,454
Spin Rate (max)
2,350
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.6
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 67.6
Velo Range
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,695
Spin Rate (max)
1,616
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 New England Rising Stars ID
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
68.3
Velocity (max)
66.7 - 67.8
Velo Range
65.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,095
Spin Rate (max)
2,042
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
57.6
Velocity (max)
55.8 - 57.5
Velo Range
54.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,105
Spin Rate (max)
2,072
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
61.1
Velocity (max)
60.3 - 61.1
Velo Range
59.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,368
Spin Rate (max)
1,298
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
48.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
54.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
2023 New England Rising Stars ID
Mar 12, 2023
Swift
1.88
RSi (max)
2.50
RSi (avg)
767
Jump Power (max)
21.6
Jump Height (max)
21.6
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Scout Day: Swanson Baseball - Quick Hits - Feb 20, 2024
- 2024 New England Scout Day: Swanson Baseball Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 19, 2024
- 2024 New England Scout Day: Swanson Baseball Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 19, 2024
- Results From 2024 Scout Day: Swanson Baseball - Feb 19, 2024
- Results From 2023 New England Rising Stars ID - Mar 13, 2023
- 2022 Rising Stars ID: Swanson's Baseball - Quick Hits - Feb 23, 2022
- Results From 2022 Rising Stars ID: Swanson's Baseball - Feb 21, 2022
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Preston Mota: RHP/2B, (2027) Berlin, CT. 5-foot-7, 145-pound athletic proportional build. Solid projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 78 mph. (58.4 mph bat speed average). (18.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced tall stance with a tight compact load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was quick, showed a short upward swing plane and high balanced finish. Barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Up the middle pull side approach. Above average while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 71 mph; showed athletic quick feet, soft hands, and a twitchy exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. From a ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the base with a short quick arm action. Raw projectable on the mound, showed developing arm speed with a short quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall stretch only type pitcher who shows some effort. Falling off shoulders and a strong balance point. Lands square and hard with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 71-74 mph; showed sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 2174; Avg 2039). Had glove side command and slurvey action on his 1/7 curveball (63-65). (Max spin 2453; Avg 2349). His changeup (66-68) showed fading action and arm side control.
Exit Velocity: 78 mph
Arm Velocity: 71 mph
Preston Mota: RHP/2B, (2027) Berlin, CT. 5-foot-5, 125-pound athletic proportional frame. Projectable at the plate, Mota recorded an exit velocity of 71 mph. (55.2 mph bat speed average). (15.7 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth high load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was developing, had a short upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found some barrels with some loud contact. Line drive gap to gap approach. Above average in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 64 mph; showed soft hands, smooth feet, and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a loose arm action and a ¾ slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 8.47. Projectable above average on the mound, used a long loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing good arm speed. Tall-and-fall stretch only type pitcher and shows easy effort. Has in line shoulder with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 66-68 mph; showed arm side control and sinking action. (Max spin 2094; Avg 2042). Has fading swing and miss action and arm side command on his changeup (60-61). Threw his 2/8 slider (55-57) with glove side control and late action.
Exit Velocity: 71 mph
Arm Velocity: 64 mph
60-Yard Dash: 8.47