2025 All-American Game: Blast Motion Recap
October 2, 2025
The 2025 Prep Baseball All-American Game in Miami delivered another exciting showcase of elite amateur baseball talent. Held at loanDepot Park, this event marked the third year of what has become one of the premier showcases for high school prospects from the classes of 2026 and 2027. The offensive depth on display this year was unprecedented and arguably the strongest we've seen yet. Blast Motion sensors were affixed to every bat, capturing quality swing data that painted a vivid picture of these athletes' movements and mechanics. This allowed us to not only spotlight top performers but also delve into the nuanced profiles of hitters that align with what professional teams covet in the draft.
The event's success was a collaborative triumph, with Prep Baseball’s meticulous organization ensuring smooth operations, and Blast sensor technology, providing layers of insight that go beyond traditional scouting reports.
Let’s dive in.
How MLB Teams Use Data in the Draft Process
In today's data-driven MLB landscape, the draft is a high-stakes puzzle where teams align prospects with organizational needs, philosophies, and gaps. Analytics departments employ proprietary models blending scouting grades, biomechanical data, and predictive algorithms to simulate future contributions. They’ll weigh variables such as age, physical traits, and swing metrics against historical outcomes, projecting metrics like WAR or slugging percentage. Typically, the classic on-field performance metrics provide baselines, while internal integrations with sensor data reveal developmental trajectories.
This data informs roster building, and MLB teams construct teams and lineups by strategically blending these hitter types to maximize offensive output and flexibility. A team with a more power-oriented offense might prioritize dynamic speed+acceleration profiles to fill slugging voids, while contact-heavy clubs might seek hitters with elite plane efficiency and 60 times for on-base prowess. Coaching alignment is key as well. Some organizations target "addressable" red flags, like flat Attack Angles (below 5°), betting on coaches and instructors to refine them. Scouts also may emphasize Early Connection as a quick proxy for adjustability and reliability. Ultimately, combining Blast profiles with other batted-ball data (e.g., launch angles, distances) creates a holistic view, helping teams avoid busts and identify sleepers whose metrics evolve positively with pro development.
HITTER PROFILES
Scouts at the All-American Game encountered a diverse array of hitter archetypes, each appealing to different MLB philosophies. We categorize them based on Blast snapshots, drawing from pro team insights, industry knowledge, and metric combinations for success. Players at premier events like the All-American Game are evaluated against MLB metric averages to gauge their potential, using Blast Motion data to compare their swing profiles to professional standards.
Power Hitter
Characterized by elite Bat Speed (≥75 mph) and RA (≥18g), these athletes can be explosive, often with Attack Angles of 15°or larger for driving balls in the air. They fit power-centric lineups, like those emphasizing home runs, and thrive with coaches focused on proper body sequencing. However, low On-Plane Efficiency (<60%) can be a red flag, leading to inconsistent exit velocities.
Contact/Gap Hitter
Prioritizes On-Plane Efficiency (≥75%), Attack Angle (5° to 15°), and consistent Connection (in range of 80° to 105° with low variance) metrics, ensuring a long bat-in-zone time and strong adjustability to different pitch locations. These profiles minimize whiffs (correlating to lower K rates and higher average exit velocities) and suit teams building around average/on-base %, with coaches who stress plane matching. They may lack flash but project as reliable contributors.
Projectable Athlete
Raw tools shine through high Peak Hand Speed (≥25 mph) and Time to Contact (<0.14 sec), but metrics like Rotational Acceleration or On-Plane Efficiency might lag, indicating room for growth. High-upside picks for patient organizations, these hitters often see rapid gains with pro coaching, turning inefficiencies into strengths. These athletes might also have a lighter frame coming out of high school, so a little chocolate milk doesn't hurt either!
Balanced Hitter
The gold standard. Solid across power, contact, and consistency (e.g., Bat Speed ≥72 mph, RA ≥15g, OPE ≥65%, Attack Angle 10-15°). Versatile for any system, they look to add value and make an impact right away. From our data, these correlate to higher draft positions, as seen in recent first-rounders from similar events.
Data can sometimes highlight areas where a swing may not align perfectly with a hitter’s goals, but understanding your swing’s strengths often means no major overhaul is needed. If a hitter struggles with specific pitches, locations, or sees inconsistent performance, diving into metrics like Connection variance or On-Plane Efficiency can pinpoint opportunities for growth. By measuring these aspects, players can track improvements over time, ensuring their swing evolves to meet professional demands while staying true to their natural profile.
#PBAAG25 Top Performers
The offensive tools and traits were in full display, with averages of 72.9 mph Bat Speed and 103.8 mph Max EV, emphasizing the talent. In the data, we found a correlation between Bat Speed and Max EV which suggests speed drives power, but as we mentioned this isn't the sole factor, as On-Plane Efficiency played a role in higher overall average EV. High RA (≥20g) was rare but potent, seen in just four players, often tying to power surges as well.
Here are the top hitters:
Jake Turner, OF (Centennial HS, NV, 2027; TCU commit):
+ Bat Speed: 78.7 mph
+ Rotational Acceleration: 15g
+ Peak Hand Speed: 28.0 mph
+ On-Plane Efficiency: 65%
+ Exit Velocity: 95.2 mph avg. (106 max)
Notes: As the Bat Speed leader, Turner's explosive hands and quick Time to Contact (0.14 sec) indicate power potential, fitting the dynamic power profile MLB teams chase for middle-order thump. Committed to Texas Christian, his metrics suggest scalability against velocity. Connection at Impact could be a developmental focus, ideal for pro coaches refining posture and launch/contact positions.
Sebastian Castillo, SS (Byron Nelson HS, TX, 2027; LSU):
+ Bat Speed: 77.4 mph
+ Rotational Acceleration: 8g
+ Peak Hand Speed: 21.0 mph
+ On-Plane Efficiency: 57%
+ Exit Velocity: 94.0 mph avg. (104 max)
Notes: High Bat Speed with a steep Attack Angle (16°) positions Castillo as a projectable power bat, but lower RA indicates torque inefficiencies, which can be common in young athletes (and fixable). His profile appeals to teams who value raw speed and coach up consistency and body movement, projecting him as a gap-to-gap threat with draft upside.
Sean Dunlap, C (Crown Point HS, IN, 2026; Tennessee):
+ Bat Speed: 76.9 mph
+ Rotational Acceleration: 17g
+ Peak Hand Speed: 26.0 mph
+ On-Plane Efficiency: 76%
+ Exit Velocity: 85.2 mph avg. (109 max)
Notes: Dunlap's balanced metrics, including elite Efficiency, make him a textbook balanced hitter. Tennessee commit; scouts love his Connection (88° Early; 79° Impact) for low-K potential and zone coverage, aligning with contact-oriented offenses seeking lineup anchors.
Will Brick, C (Christian Brothers HS, TN; uncommitted):
+ Bat Speed: 76.8 mph
+ Rotational Acceleration: 13g
+ Peak Hand Speed: 25.0 mph
+ On-Plane Efficiency: 57%
+ Exit Velocity: 96.4 mph avg. (109 max)
Notes: Tied for Max EV lead, Brick's power shines, but Efficiency dips hint at inconsistency which can be a red flag for velocity handling. As a C/3B, his profile suits power-needy teams, with coaching to boost plane time potentially elevating his status.
Eric Booth Jr., OF (Oak Grove HS, MS; Vanderbilt):
+ Bat Speed: 76.7 mph
+ Rotational Acceleration: 24g
+ Peak Hand Speed: 25.0 mph
+ On-Plane Efficiency: 57%
+ Exit Velocity: 91.6 mph avg. (105 max)
Notes: Booth's high RA (event leader) exemplifies explosive torque, correlating to his Vanderbilt commit. He's a Power Hitter prototype, and MLB teams targeting slugging gaps would covet this. An improved swing plane could unlock even higher EVs.
Dylan Seward, SS (Norco HS, CA; uncommitted):
+ Bat Speed: 75.7 mph
+ Rotational Acceleration: 14g
+ Peak Hand Speed: 23.0 mph
+ On-Plane Efficiency: 56%
+ Exit Velocity: 93.4 mph avg. (106 max)
Notes: As a switch-hitter, Seward's versatility stands out, with metrics holding across sides. Teams might draft him for his athletic base, refining Efficiency for pro success.
Noah Wilson, OF (McCallie HS, TN; Vanderbilt):
+ Bat Speed: 75.2 mph
+ Rotational Acceleration: 21g
+ Peak Hand Speed: 23.0 mph
+ On-Plane Efficiency: 75%
+ Exit Velocity: 95.9 mph avg. (104 max)
Notes: Wilson's Efficiency and RA combo predicts contact quality. A Gap Hitter with power flashes, his metrics (e.g., 10° Attack) fit balanced lineups, offering low-risk projection.
Dominic Santarelli, 1B/OF (St. Joseph Academy HS, WI; uncommitted):
+ Bat Speed: 75.2 mph
+ Rotational Acceleration: 19g
+ Peak Hand Speed: 27.0 mph
+ On-Plane Efficiency: 65%
+ Exit Velocity: 92.1 mph avg. (106 max)
Notes: Santarelli's Max EV ties for top, driven by quick hands and high RA. As a 1B/OF, his metrics suggest slugging potential, attractive to teams filling corner spots, and has room for swing plane improvement.
Beau Peterson, 3B (Mill Valley HS, KS; Texas):
+ Bat Speed: 73.5 mph
+ Rotational Acceleration: 14g
+ Peak Hand Speed: 22.0 mph
+ On-Plane Efficiency: 68%
+ Exit Velocity: 100.8 mph avg. (107 max)
Notes: Leading Avg EV, Peterson's consistency shines, making him a more Balanced Hitter. Nebraska commit; ideal for contact-focused drafts, with metrics correlating to low Ks and hard-hit balls in play.
Jacob Lombard, SS (Gulliver Prep HS, FL; uncommitted):
+ Bat Speed: 73.3 mph
+ Rotational Acceleration: 19g
+ Peak Hand Speed: 22.0 mph
+ On-Plane Efficiency: 51%
+ Exit Velocity: 97.2 mph avg. (107 max)
Notes: Lombard's RA boosts his power EVs, but low Efficiency flags inconsistency. He should be a projectable type for development centric teams, projecting as a versatile infielder.
Connecting Data to Development and Draft Success
Beyond raw outputs, Blast data reveals developmental narratives. For instance, high Bat Speed but low On-Plane Efficiency (e.g., common in top EVs) signals power inconsistency, which is addressable through targeted drills and training. Our correlations and research show a gain of 10% in On-Plane Efficiency metrics can add 5 mph to average EV. Players with strong Connection metrics (e.g., narrow variances) demonstrate repeatability, crucial for in-game translation. And high RA outliers like Booth correlate to faster time to contact metrics and better swing decisions, boosting draft stock.
Ultimately, we are empowering holistic evaluations. Scouts gain beyond-bat-speed insights, players and coaches target improvements, and teams draft fits that evolve into stars.
The 2025 All-American Game was a masterclass in talent and technology, with Blast Motion illuminating the mechanics behind the magic. From powerhouses like Turner to balanced standouts like Dunlap, the data underscores profiles MLB teams crave for sustainable success.
MORE ABOUT BLAST & PREP BASEBALL
At Blast Motion, we've revolutionized swing analytics since our inception, equipping players from Little League to the majors with knob-mounted sensors that deliver precise, real-time data on every swing. Our technology measures a suite of critical metrics: Bat Speed (the peak velocity of the bat barrel, often a proxy for raw power potential), Rotational Acceleration (RA, quantifying how explosively the hitter generates torque from load to launch), On-Plane Efficiency (the percentage of the swing where the bat maintains an optimal path through the hitting zone, correlating strongly with contact quality), Attack Angle (the vertical trajectory of the bat at impact, influencing launch angle and ball flight), Early Connection and Connection at Impact (indicators of body-bat synchronization, essential for adjustability against varied pitches), Peak Hand Speed (the maximum velocity of the hands), and Time to Contact (the duration from launch to impact). These metrics contribute to comprehensive profiles in scouting and player development that reveal strengths, inconsistencies, and areas for growth.
Our longstanding collaboration with Prep Baseball has integrated this data into marquee events like the Future Games, Super 60, and the All-American Game. By sharing these insights, we educate players and parents on data, data application, player development, scouting, and recruiting, and empower evaluators to see beyond exit velocities to the mechanics driving them.