2025 Future Games: Blast Motion Preview
July 22, 2025
As the 2025 Future Games and Senior Future Games approach, the energy is building for what has become one of the most impactful events on the summer recruiting calendar. With every swing captured by Blast Motion technology, college recruiters and player development staff are given a deeper look into what makes each hitter special – and which uncommitted prospects are ready to make their mark at the next level.
This year’s rosters are stacked with talent from the 2026 (Senior Future Games) and 2027 (Future Games) classes, and the Blast Motion data collected at Prep Baseball showcases gives us a clearer picture of who has the engine and make up to perform and scale.
But first – what do the Blast metrics really tell us and why are they important?
Understanding the Metrics
Blast Motion’s swing analytics offer critical insight into the mechanics behind elite hitters. Hitters today aren’t just being judged by box scores or batting averages. They’re evaluated by how their swings perform under the hood – because every swing has a fingerprint. Here’s a quick breakdown of the core metrics used to identify offensive upside:
Bat Speed
Bat Speed is the measure of how fast the bat barrel is moving at impact (measured in mph). Higher bat speed directly correlates to increased exit velocity and power potential. For top prospects, anything over 70 mph is considered very strong, while elite-level hitters regularly push into the 80 mph range.
Rotational Acceleration
Rotational Acceleration measures the acceleration of the bat around the body's axis during the load-to-swing transition. This reflects the hitter’s ability to sequence efficiently and generate torque, particularly early in the swing, and reduces time to contact. The higher the Gs, the higher the player’s power ceiling, and the higher the likelihood of success at the next level.
On-Plane Efficiency
On-Plane Efficiency refers to the percentage of the swing that the bat is on the defined swing plane. A higher percentage (target is 70% or greater) means the bat is likely in the contact zone longer, which increases the margin for error and contact consistency. This is a huge predictor of average exit velocity and hit quality.
Peak Hand Speed
This shows how fast a hitter’s hands are moving during the swing. While not as predictive of power on its own, high Peak Hand Speed supports the development of Bat Speed and swing quickness. When a player shows well in multiple categories, it’s a strong sign of long-term offensive potential.
Senior Future Games (2026): Uncommitted Hitters to Know
This 2026 class is deep and diverse. With all Futures participants being uncommitted, the Senior Future Games offers a high-exposure opportunity for late-stage recruiting. Several players heading to LakePoint this year already show offensive metrics comparable to past participants who committed shortly after this event.
Here are some names to watch:
Top Bat Speed Performers (2026)
| Name | Team (ST) | Pos. | Max Bat Speed | Avg. Bat Speed |
| Jace Watson | Midwest (IN) | C | 85.3 | 81.3 |
| Carter Thomasson | Mid-Atlantic (VA) | C | 85.7 | 81.2 |
| Demitri Watts | Southeast (GA) | C | 89.9 | 80.6 |
| Brayden Mack | Northeast (NY) | SS | 86.0 | 80.1 |
| Dylan Palmer | Carolinas (NC) | OF | 86.2 | 80.0 |
| Sean Birkofer | South (TN) | OF | 89.3 | 79.6 |
| Tyler Kephart | Four Corners (UT) | C | 88.6 | 79.4 |
| Dylan Stacks | Carolinas (NC) | RHP | 83.6 | 79.2 |
| Anthony Chavez | Heartland (IL) | 1B | 86.4 | 79.1 |
Top Rotational Acceleration (2026)
| Name | Team (ST) | Pos. | Max RA | Avg. RA |
| Kellen Ford | Great Lakes (MI) | OF | 44.8g | 38.7g |
| JT Ritchie | Midwest (KY) | SS | 39.0g | 34.0g |
| Luke Moore | Northeast (PA) | C | 36.4g | 32.9g |
| Donnie Rosenthal | Plains (NE) | OF | 33.4g | 30.9g |
| Anthony Chavez | Heartland (IL) | 1B | 35.2g | 30.7g |
| Ian Taylor | Midwest (IN) | OF | 35.2g | 29.2g |
| Logan Sutton | MOKAN (MO) | SS | 32.4g | 28.3g |
| Dylan Palmer | Carolinas (NC) | OF | 30.5g | 25.2g |
Top On-Plane Efficiency (2026)
| Name | Team (ST) | Pos. | On-Plane Efficiency% |
| Kellen Ford | Great Lakes (MI) | OF | 93 |
| Joey Johnson | Great Lakes (OH) | OF | 88 |
| Bryson Keller | Delta (LA) | C | 87 |
| Ryan Steele | South Plains (TX) | OF | 86 |
| Anthony Chavez | Heartland (IL) | 1B | 85 |
| Donnie Rosenthal | Plains (NE) | OF | 84 |
| Logan Sutton | MOKAN (MO) | SS | 83 |
| Brayden Mack | Northeast (NY) | SS | 81 |
Future Games (2027): Impact Names to Know
The Future Games' 2027 roster is full of players with big-time upside. It’s impressive to see this kind of advanced swing data at such a young age, and several of these underclassmen are already flashing tools that project favorably with college and pro evaluators.
Top Bat Speed Performers (2027)
| Name | Team (ST) | Pos. | Max Bat Speed | Avg. Bat Speed |
| Ryan Watson | Virginia (VA) | 1B | 88.4 | 83.2 |
| Cooper Vais | Colorado (CO) | SS | 86.3 | 82.8 |
| Tavis Honeycutt | Florida (FL) | 3B | 89.1 | 82.6 |
| Paul Barnett | Alabama (AL) | SS | 87.5 | 82.3 |
| Hector Cadena | South Texas (TX) | 3B | 88.4 | 82.1 |
| Blake Gonzales | Arizona (AZ) | 3B | 89.3 | 81.0 |
| Bridger Schmidt | Midwest (IA) | 1B | 86.0 | 80.3 |
Top Rotational Acceleration (2027)
| Name | Team (ST) | Pos. | Max RA | Avg. RA |
| AJ Hogart | Kentucky (KY) | OF | 44.0g | 37.0g |
| Ian Evert | Michigan (MI) | 3B | 40.1g | 36.3g |
| Jackson Hornick | Pennsylvania (PA) | OF | 40.0g | 34.4g |
| Cooper Vais | Colorado (CO) | SS | 36.5g | 33.2g |
| Berrin Zenner | Tennessee (TN) | OF | 35.7g | 31.6g |
| Andrew Bezak | Maryland (MD) | OF | 35.3g | 31.5g |
| Conner Davis | Kentucky (KY) | C | 35.9g | 30.7g |
Top On-Plane Efficiency (2027)
| Name | Team (ST) | Pos. | On-Plane Efficiency% |
| Devlan Daniel | Ohio (OH) | OF | 94 |
| Griffin Kingsolver | Kentucky (KY) | C | 94 |
| Daniel Padilla | Florida (FL) | OF | 91 |
| Max Germaine | Arizona (AZ) | C | 90 |
| Wyatt McDaniels | Mississippi (MS) | C | 90 |
EVALUATING THE PAST WITH THE PRESENT
Utilizing historical event data from the 2024 Futures Games, Blast Motion profiles were cross-referenced to identify current uncommitted 2026 athletes with near-identical swing characteristics to players who earned late recruiting offers last year and subsequently committed.
This is a powerful reminder that the metrics matter, and there is no better recruiting opportunity than the Senior Future Games for seniors who may have been overlooked but are still very much college-ready.
PROFILE COMPS
| Name | Class (Commit.) | Pos. | Avg. Bat Speed | Avg. RA | On-Plane% |
| Easton Nelms | 2025 (Samford) | SS | 71.7 | 16.8g | 75 |
| Camden Goetz | 2026 | OF | 71.9 | 16.9g | 79 |
| Name | Class (Commit.) | Pos. | Avg. Bat Speed | Avg. RA | On-Plane% |
| Seth Thompson | 2025 (Creighton) | SS | 80.1 | 12.7g | 70 |
| Tyler Kephart | 2026 | C | 79.4 | 15.9g | 71 |
| Name | Class (Commit.) | Pos. | Avg. Bat Speed | Avg. RA | On-Plane% |
| Amarre Burus | 2025 (Columbia) | OF | 76.7 | 5.5g | 56 |
| Braeden Parker | 2026 | 1B | 77.1 | 8.0g | 57 |
| Name | Class (Commit.) | Pos. | Avg. Bat Speed | Avg. RA | On-Plane% |
| Griffin Novacek | 2025 (Iowa Western JC) | OF | 74.7 | 12.8g | 80 |
| James Feigelson | 2026 | SS | 74.6 | 11.8g | 82 |
Final Thoughts
The 2025 Future Games will once again be fueled by the objective insight provided by Blast Motion. For uncommitted hitters, the data already shows the tools are in place – whether it’s explosive Bat Speed, elite-level adjustability, or advanced contact metrics. Prep Baseball continues to lead the industry in data-driven player evaluation, and this week at LakePoint is a critical spotlight for players chasing their dream school and/or a pro career.
It should be a phenomenal week to check in on some of the top uncommitted prep talent in the nation.
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