Pacific Northwest Summer ID - Positional Data Dive
May 28, 2025
On Sunday May 25th, Prep Baseball PNW hosted the Pacific Northwest Summer ID at Ridgefield Recreation Complex in Ridgefield, Washington. Prep Baseball scouts evaluated high school athletes in the 2026-2028 graduating classes, with several strong showings throughout the event.
Summer ID events serve as an important tool for both Prep Baseball scouts and college recruiters, who will subsequently create lists of prospects to follow as they plan their remaining summer coverage. We often tend to see prospects' best showings at Summer ID events, as players are fresh off playing for their respective high schools and are in the routine that consistently playing in-game offers. Standout performances can lend invites to some of the summer's top events, including the 2025 Pacific Northwest State Games.
Earlier, we released our Quick Hits, detailing scouting notes on standout players from the event, and our Statistical Analysis, showcasing leaders in major stat categories at the event. Today, we unveil our Positional Data Dive, focusing specifically on leaders in position player data. Stay tuned this week for more post-event coverage.
Pacific Northwest Summer ID (5.25.25)
Athletic Testing
60-YARD DASH
Grip Strength (Right)
Grip Strength (Left)
TRACKMAN
EXIT VELOCITY (MAX)
EXIT VELOCITY (AVG.)
Exit Velocity: This metric measures the speed of the ball, measured in miles per hour, as it comes off the bat at the moment of contact.
BATTED BALL DISTANCE (MAX)
SWEET SPOT%
Sweet Spot percentage: 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
PEAK HAND SPEED (AVG.)
Hand Speed: The observed speed as measured on the handle of the bat (measured six inches from the knob of the bat). Peak Hand Speed will occur prior to the moment of impact, very close to the commit time in the swing when the wrists unhinge.
PEAK BAT SPEED (AVG.)
Bat Speed: The observed speed of the sweet spot of the bat at impact. The sweet spot of the bat is measured six inches from the tip of the bat.
ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION (AVG.)
Body Rotation: A swing that has the appropriate relative contributions of body and bat rotations is an efficient and Powerful swing that maintains proper sequencing. An efficient baseball swing is one in which the body creates the initial movements, which is then transferred to the arms and out to the bat, thereby maximizing Bat Speed through this proximal-to-distal kinematic sequencing movement pattern.
VIZUAL EDGE
EDGE SCORE
The Edge Score is a comprehensive score out of 100 that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing athletes, parents, coaches and scouts with a benchmark number for assessing an athlete’s overall visual ability. In general the higher the Edge Score, the higher chance of athletic success. Think of the Edge Score as the 'Sixth Metric' in the standard Five-Tools that make up a ball player.
The average Edge Score for the 2020 MLB Draft Class was 79.3 (of hitters who completed a Vizual Edge test). MLB players we've worked with typically show stronger scores, with elite hitters scoring consistently above 87.0 on their Edge Score.
+ CLICK HERE for a look at the complete statistics from the event.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
Spokane Summer ID | WA | 06/24 | Gonzaga University - Spokane, WA |
Seattle Summer ID | WA | 06/26 | Island Crest Park - Mercer Island, WA |
Seattle Summer ID - Session II | WA | 07/01 | Bannerwood Park - Bellevue, WA |
Senior Future Games (Class of 2026) | NATIONAL | 07/22 | LakePoint Sports, Georgia |
Future Games (Class of 2027) | NATIONAL | 07/23 | LakePoint Sports, Georgia |
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/2030) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports, Georgia |
2025 Pacific Northwest State Games (Invite-Only) | WA | 07/29 | Heritage High School - Vancouver, WA |