Best of Fall: Bat Speed and Hand Speed Leaders
December 18, 2025
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Best of the Fall: 2025 Edition
The 2025 fall season featured some of the highest-quality events in the region, giving players the chance to measure themselves against the top talent in their state, class, and even nationally. From Scout Days to ID events and Top Prospect Games, athletes tested their skills in pro-style workouts, live competition, and advanced analytics sessions. Players updating their profiles through these events now connect with over 1,000 college programs and every MLB organization that subscribes to Prep Baseball’s trusted information, ensuring their performance is seen by the right eyes.
Best of the Fall: 2026 Hitters — Bat Speed & Hand Speed Leaders
As part of our Best of the Fall 2026 series, today we’re highlighting the hitters who stood out in bat speed and hand speed during fall events. Using data captured by BLAST Motion, these leaderboards reveal players who combine raw power potential with swing efficiency — traits that project to consistent offensive performance.
Leaderboards are presented both overall and by graduating class, giving a clear view of which hitters are performing at the top levels and which are trending upward for spring competition. These metrics provide measurable insight into the tools behind each player’s success at the plate, offering a window into who is physically advanced for their class and who could make an immediate impact in games.
BAT SPEED LEADERBOARDS
- What it is: Velocity of the bat barrel at contact (mph)
- Why it matters: Higher bat speed increases exit velocity potential and raw power at the plate. It’s a key predictor of a hitter’s ability to drive the ball.
- Top benchmarks:
- Elite: 73+ mph
- Above-Average: 69–72 mph
- Developing: <65 mph (depending on age/class)
OVERALL
2026 GRADS
2027 GRADS
2028 GRADS
2029 GRADS
Peak Hand Speed Leaderboards
- What it is: Maximum speed of the hands during the swing (mph)
- Why it matters: Faster hand speed allows hitters to react quicker, initiate the swing efficiently, and adjust effectively to pitch velocity and movement.
- Top benchmarks:
- Elite: 23+ mph
- Strong: 20–22.9 mph
- Developing: <18 mph