Raleigh Rising Stars ID: Data Dive - Position Players
March 10, 2026
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Raleigh Preseason ID: Nearly 40 Prospects Open March with Pro-Style Workout
On Sunday, March 1, 2026, close to 40 players gathered at Pro 3:5 Sports in Raleigh, NC for the Raleigh Preseason ID. The state-of-the-art facility provided a dynamic setting for a complete, pro-style evaluation, allowing scouts to collect verified data while also seeing players move in a realistic defensive environment.
The workout followed a similar structure to the Wilmington Preseason ID, beginning with athletic testing. Players ran a laser-timed 30-yard sprint, giving scouts an objective look at straight-line speed before transitioning into defensive evaluations. The layout at Pro 3:5 Sports allowed for full catcher pop times and nearly a complete infield setup, creating quality looks at footwork, exchanges, arm strength, and overall defensive actions.
Following defensive work, hitters and pitchers split into their final evaluations. Position players moved into batting practice with ball flight data and swing metrics captured through TrackMan and BLAST Motion, providing measurable feedback on bat speed, efficiency, and contact quality. At the same time, pitchers threw controlled bullpens with TrackMan tracking velocity, spin traits, and pitch movement profiles.
Over the coming days, we will break down individual standouts, dive into statistical leaderboards, and highlight emerging names from the 2026–2029 classes as the spring season gets underway.
Click Here to see the full roster, stats, and analytic leaders 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.