Data Dive: Preseason All-State South Position Players
March 2, 2026
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Preseason All-State South Wraps at Arena Lake Norman in Mooresville
Held Sunday, February 15, 2026, the Preseason All-State South assembled a talented group of prospects from the greater Charlotte and southern North Carolina region. As an invite-only showcase — built from prior evaluations and scout recommendations — the event offered an early season look at players expected to make an impact this spring and into future recruiting cycles.
Pitchers began the workout with a controlled bullpen session while TrackMan captured ball flight data, allowing scouts to evaluate velocity, spin traits, and pitch movement profiles through objective metrics.
Position players then moved into a full offensive and defensive evaluation. The offensive workout incorporated TrackMan and BLAST Motion technology to measure swing efficiency, bat speed, and contact quality. Defensively, players worked from their primary positions so scouts could evaluate arm strength, pop times, footwork, exchange, and release in a realistic workout setting.
Athletic testing completed the day, featuring laser-timed 30-yard sprints, jump metrics, and grip strength testing to provide a measurable snapshot of each player’s explosiveness and physical tools.
In the coming weeks, we will break down individual performances and identify names to follow across the 2026–2029 classes as players begin to separate themselves heading into the high school season.
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.