Birmingham Preseason ID: Blast Motion Board
January 8, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Birmingham Preseason ID opened the 2026 Preseason Event Tour on Sunday, January 4th at StrongBox Indoor in Birmingham, AL. This open event featured prospects from the 2026-2030 classes and featured a pro-style workout for all players in attendance. Position players participated in batting practice with full data capture through TrackMan, Blast Motion, Vizual Edge testing, and more, while pitchers threw simulated bullpens to generate detailed metrics including velocity, spin rate, and horizontal and vertical movement. Several familiar names continued to build on prior performances, while a number of new prospects emerged, making a strong first impression and firmly putting themselves on our radar.
Continuing our post-event coverage, we dive into the leaders from each Blast Motion statistical category captured at the showcase. Be sure to check back throughout the week, as additional leaderboards and individual scouting reports on each participant will be released.
To view the full statistical breakdown from the event, CLICK HERE.
HAND SPEED (PEAK & AVERAGE)
Peak 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.
BAT SPEED (PEAK & AVERAGE)
Bat Speed: 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.
ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION (PEAK & AVERAGE)
Body Rotation: A swing that has the appropriate relative contributions of body and bat rotations is an efficient and Powerful swing that maintains proper sequencing. An efficient baseball swing is one in which the body creates the initial movements, which is then transferred to the arms and out to the bat, thereby maximizing Bat Speed through this proximal-to-distal kinematic sequencing movement pattern.
UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️
| SHOWCASE | DATE | LOCATION |
| South AL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) | January 11th, 2026 | Orange Beach Sportsplex (Orange Beach, AL) |
| North AL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) | January 17th, 2026 | Hartselle High School Indoor (Hartselle, AL) |
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