Data Dive: Preseason All-State East Position Players
February 17, 2026
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Preseason All-State East Kicks Off at Next Level Training
Saturday, February 7, 2026, marked the start of the Preseason Events in NC. The Preseason All-State East at Next Level Training brought together some of the top prospects in the region.
This invite-only event—curated through player evaluations and scout recommendations—gave participants an early opportunity to showcase their skills in front of college and professional scouts.
Pitchers threw a controlled bullpen while TrackMan captured ball flight data, giving scouts and players advanced analytics on velocity, spin, and movement. Position players cycled through a full offensive and defensive workout. The offensive session included TrackMan and BLAST Motion technology, measuring swing mechanics and ball flight, while defensive drills allowed scouts to evaluate arm velocity, pop times, and on-field movement, exchange, and release.
Athletic testing was also on the agenda, with laser-timed 30-yard sprints, jump metrics, and grip strength evaluations providing insight into each player’s physical tools.
In the coming weeks, we’ll break down individual performances and spotlight the top names to watch in the 2026–2029 classes. For these young athletes, the Preseason All-State East is just the beginning of a season full of opportunity and exposure.
CLICK HERE to see the full roster and stats from the event.
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.