Data Dive: Preseason All-State Central Position Players
February 26, 2026
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Preseason All-State Central Showcases Talent at Diamond Xtreme Training in Kernersville
The Preseason All-State Central brought together a strong collection of prospects from across the region, following the same structure and evaluation process as the East event. This invite-only showcase — determined through player evaluations and scout recommendations — provided an early look at players expected to impact the upcoming high school season and beyond.
Pitchers opened the day with a controlled bullpen session while TrackMan captured detailed ball flight data, giving scouts measurable feedback on velocity, spin characteristics, and pitch movement profiles.
Position players followed with a full offensive and defensive workout. During the offensive session, TrackMan and BLAST Motion technology tracked swing metrics and ball flight, helping evaluate both bat speed and quality of contact. Defensively, players worked out at their primary positions, allowing scouts to evaluate arm strength, pop times, footwork, exchange, and release efficiency in a game-like evaluation setting.
Athletic testing rounded out the workout with laser-timed 30-yard sprints, jump metrics, and grip strength measurements, offering an objective snapshot of each player’s physical tools and explosiveness.
In the coming weeks, we will break down individual performances and highlight names to follow across the 2026–2029 graduating classes as players begin to separate themselves heading into the spring season.
DATA DIVE - POSITION PLAYERS
VALD PERFORMANCE
Top 30-Yard Split
Max Vertical Jump
TRACKMAN
Max Exit Velocity
Highest Avg. Exit Velocity
Exit Velocity: This metric measures the speed of the ball, in miles per hour, as it comes off the bat at the moment of impact.
Max Batted Distance
Highest Sweet Spot%
Sweet Spot Rate: This metric is determined by how often the player produces a batted ball during the session with a launch angle between 8 to 32 degrees.
BLAST MOTION
Highest Avg. Peak Hand Speed
Hand Speed: The observed speed measured on the handle of the bat (six inches from the knob). Peak Hand Speed occurs prior to impact, near the commit point in the swing when the wrists unhinge.
Highest Avg. Bat Speed
Bat Speed: The observed speed of the sweet spot of the bat at impact. The sweet spot is measured six inches from the tip of the bat.
Highest Avg. Rotational Acceleration
Body Rotation: A swing with proper relative contributions of body and bat rotations is efficient and powerful, maintaining proper sequencing. An efficient swing begins with the body’s initial movements, transferring energy to the arms and then the bat, maximizing Bat Speed through proximal-to-distal kinematic sequencing.
VIZUAL EDGE
Edge Score
The Edge Score is a comprehensive rating out of 100 that evaluates the core six visual skills. It provides athletes, parents, coaches, and scouts with a benchmark for assessing overall visual ability.
In general, the higher the Edge Score, the greater the chance of athletic success. Think of the Edge Score as the "Sixth Metric" alongside the traditional five tools of a ballplayer.
The average Edge Score for the 2020 MLB Draft Class was 79.3 among hitters who completed a Vizual Edge test. MLB players evaluated have typically shown stronger scores, with elite hitters consistently scoring above 87.0.