Magnolia State Games: Blast Motion Board
June 25, 2024
HATTIESBURG, MS - The 2024 Magnolia State Games was held on June 18th and 19th at Pete Taylor Park on the campus of Southern Miss in Hattiesburg, MS. This event was an invite-only event that consisted of some prospects from the 2025-2028 classes across all parts of Mississippi. These players went through extended pro-style workout that included batting practice using Trackman, and much more. Pitchers were able to throw simulated innings during gameplay and were able to get numbers and metrics via TrackMan. There were some players who showed up and continued to build off of prior performances, but there were also some new names who jumped onto our radar with a strong showing at the event.
Continuing our post-event coverage for this event, we take a look at some of the standouts from the Magnolia State Games. Below, you can find the Blast Motion leaderboards from the Magnolia State Games.
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HAND SPEED (PEAK & AVERAGE)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (max) |
1 | Wiley Mossy | MS | St. Stanislaus | 2026 | OF | 25.9 mph |
2 | Eli Housel | MS | GRENADA HIGH | 2027 | OF | 25.1 mph |
3 | Colin Flurry | MS | BOONEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | C | 23.9 mph |
4 | Tyler Martin | MS | Enterprise High School | 2025 | 3B | 23.7 mph |
^ | Ethan Barnes | MS | MAGNOLIA HEIGHTS SCHOOL | 2025 | C | 23.7 mph |
5 | Chad Bates | MS | CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | OF | 23.5 mph |
6 | Isaiah Clark | MS | Heritage Academy | 2026 | 1B | 23.2 mph |
^ | Brayden Edmiston | MS | NEW HOPE HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | 1B | 23.2 mph |
7 | John Riley North | MS | GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | 2B | 23.1 mph |
8 | Collin Smith | MS | PARKLANE ACADEMY | 2025 | 3B | 22.7 mph |
^ | Jaxson Moore | MS | HARRISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 22.7 mph |
9 | Tate Murphy | MS | ST STANISLAUS HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | 2B | 22.6 mph |
10 | John Lindsey III | MS | MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | C | 22.5 mph |
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
1 | Wiley Mossy | MS | St. Stanislaus | 2026 | OF | 23.9 mph |
2 | Eli Housel | MS | GRENADA HIGH | 2027 | OF | 23.1 mph |
3 | Tyler Martin | MS | Enterprise High School | 2025 | 3B | 22.8 mph |
4 | Colin Flurry | MS | BOONEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | C | 22.5 mph |
5 | Chad Bates | MS | CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | OF | 22.4 mph |
6 | Isaiah Clark | MS | Heritage Academy | 2026 | 1B | 22.1 mph |
7 | Ethan Carter | MS | Desoto Central | 2025 | 2B | 21.9 mph |
8 | Ethan Barnes | MS | MAGNOLIA HEIGHTS SCHOOL | 2025 | C | 21.8 mph |
9 | Grady Mitchell | MS | CORINTH HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | OF | 21.7 mph |
10 | Collin Smith | MS | PARKLANE ACADEMY | 2025 | 3B | 21.6 mph |
Peak Hand Speed: The observed maximum 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.
BAT SPEED (AVERAGE)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (avg) |
1 | Eric EJ Booth Jr. | MS | Oak Grove | 2026 | OF | 78.6 mph |
2 | Cody Pigford | MS | WEST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | 3B | 75.5 mph |
3 | Tre Adcox | MS | BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | 3B | 75.1 mph |
4 | Connor Simpson | MS | DESOTO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | LHP | 75.0 mph |
5 | Ethan Barnes | MS | MAGNOLIA HEIGHTS SCHOOL | 2025 | C | 74.3 mph |
6 | John Lindsey III | MS | MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | C | 74.0 mph |
7 | Chad Bates | MS | CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | OF | 72.8 mph |
8 | Tyler Martin | MS | Enterprise High School | 2025 | 3B | 72.4 mph |
9 | Ethan Carter | MS | Desoto Central | 2025 | 2B | 72.4 mph |
10 | Grady Mitchell | MS | CORINTH HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | OF | 72.2 mph |
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 (PEAK & AVERAGE)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (max) |
1 | Tyler Martin | MS | Enterprise High School | 2025 | 3B | 38.7 g |
2 | Eric EJ Booth Jr. | MS | Oak Grove | 2026 | OF | 27.8 g |
3 | Cameron Sandel | MS | WEST HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | 3B | 27.2 g |
4 | Chase Adcock | MS | Simpson Academy | 2026 | C | 26.3 g |
5 | Ryder White | MS | PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | OF | 25.7 g |
6 | Jones Roberson | MS | Washington | 2027 | 1B | 23.8 g |
^ | Chad Bates | MS | CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | OF | 23.8 g |
7 | Wyatt McDaniels | MS | MOOREVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | C | 23.1 g |
8 | John Lindsey III | MS | MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | C | 21.5 g |
9 | Bryson Bey | MS | SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 21.1 g |
10 | Cole Gregg | MS | HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | OF | 20.6 g |
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (avg) |
1 | Tyler Martin | MS | Enterprise High School | 2025 | 3B | 35.0 g |
2 | Chase Adcock | MS | Simpson Academy | 2026 | C | 23.6 g |
3 | Ryder White | MS | PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | OF | 23.5 g |
4 | Cameron Sandel | MS | WEST HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | 3B | 23.2 g |
5 | Eric EJ Booth Jr. | MS | Oak Grove | 2026 | OF | 22.2 g |
6 | Chad Bates | MS | CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | OF | 21.8 g |
7 | John Lindsey III | MS | MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | C | 19.1 g |
8 | Bryson Bey | MS | SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 18.7 g |
9 | Collin Smith | MS | PARKLANE ACADEMY | 2025 | 3B | 18.5 g |
10 | Jones Roberson | MS | Washington | 2027 | 1B | 18.1 g |
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.
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