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BLAST’S CORE METRICS

Before we assess individual performers, it’s critical to understand the value and application of each metric and average and top numbers at each level.

BAT SPEED

Definition: The velocity of the bat barrel at contact, measured in miles per hour (mph).

Why It Matters: Higher bat speed increases exit velocity potential and improves a hitter’s ability to drive the ball with authority. It is the foundational predictor of raw power.

Benchmarks for top recruits:

Elite: 73-plus mph
Above-Average: 69-72 mph
Developmental: Below 65 mph (depending on age/class)

ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION

Definition: Measures how quickly (forcefully) a hitter’s bat accelerates into the swing (measured in Gs).

Why It Matters: High RA allows hitters to delay their swing decisions and still generate a high level of power—a crucial skill against velocity and pitch sequencing. It brings down time to contact and is a player’s power ceiling.

Benchmarks:

Elite: 17g or higher
Competitive: 12-16.9g
Work on it: Below 12g

On-Plane Efficiency% (OPE)

Definition: The percentage of the swing in which the bat barrel is on the same plane. Paired with a positive attack angle, it will keep the bat “on the ball” for a longer period of time.

Why It Matters: High OPE indicates an efficient swing and usually more opportunity for contact. It improves barrel control and raises both batting average and contact quality.

Benchmarks:

Elite: 80% or higher
Very Good: 70-79%
Needs Improvement: Below 60%

Peak Hand Speed

Definition: Maximum speed of the hands during the swing.

Why It Matters: High hand speed allows for better reaction time, quicker barrel path initiation, and effective swing adjustments, especially against advanced pitching.

Benchmarks:

Elite: 23-plus mph
Strong: 20-22.9 mph
Developing: <18 mph
For a complete list of Blast Motion metrics and averages by age/level of play, click here.

Hand Speed

Bat Speed

Rank	Name	State	School	Class	Pos	Bat Speed (avg)
1	Brayden Mack	NY	Mexico	2026	SS	80.1 mph
2	Justin Munoz	NY	Millbrook School	2026	C	79.6 mph
3	Ryan Lewin	NY	AQUINAS INSTITUTE	2026	OF	78.8 mph
4	Aedan Palmer	NY	Elmira	2026	LHP	78.6 mph
5	Kobi Marshall	NY	Poly Prep Country Day School	2026	OF	78.3 mph
6	Rhomy Mohamed	NY	Millbrook School	2026	OF	77.5 mph
7	Lorenzo Echandy	NY	Mahopac	2026	OF	76.8 mph
8	Evan Erickson	NY	Monroe-Woodbury	2026	SS	76.5 mph
9	Hudson Medeck	NY	Fordham Preparatory School	2026	SS	76.3 mph
10	Angel Raposo	FL	Goliath Academy	2026	OF	76.3 mph

Rotational Acceleration

Rank	Name	State	School	Class	Pos	Rot. Acc (avg)
1	Jonathan Clute	NY	CBA-Albany	2026	OF	36.3 g
2	Blake Gessa	NY	Eastchester	2026	OF	35.6 g
3	Connor Davy	NY	Bainbridge-Guilford	2026	OF	28.8 g
4	Ethan Viera	NY	Washingtonville Senior High School	2026	C	28.4 g
5	Lorenzo Jorge	NY	Kennedy Catholic	2026	SS	28.4 g
6	Aiden LaSalle	NY	Archbishop Stepinac	2026	C	26.6 g
7	Angel Pablo	NY	Charter School Of Educational Excellence	2026	RHP	26.3 g
8	Cameron Chavarri	NY	Pawling	2026	LHP	25.8 g
9	Edward Wright	NY	Oriskany	2026	SS	25.7 g
10	Cooper Smith	NY	Chittenango	2026	OF	25.2 g

On-Plane Efficiency 

Rank	Name	State	School	Class	Pos	On Plane Eff (avg)
1	Jake Cancredi	NY	Valley Central	2026	SS	94 %
2	Jonathan Wood	NY	Herricks	2026	1B	93 %
3	Cole Trebilcock	NY	Chenango Valley	2026	SS	92 %
4	Anthony Ciaccio	NY	Commack	2026	OF	91 %
5	Jacob Permakoff	NY	Westhampton Beach Senior High School	2026	RHP	91 %
6	Kellen Pens	NY	Westhill	2026	3B	90 %
7	David Silva	NY	St. Francis Prep	2026	C	89 %
8	Luke Rebore-Costanzo	NY	Center Moriches High School	2026	OF	89 %
9	Spencer Cavaniola	NY	Pierson Middle/High School	2026	SS	88 %
10	Henry Mora	NY	Shaker	2026	2B	88 %