Blast Connect | Metrics

Metrics

Blast Factor is a holistic swing score between 0 and 100. Blast Factor is a weighted average of the other scored metrics with the following contribution:

* On Plane: 15%
* Peak Bat Speed: 10%
* Attack Angle: 10%
* Body Rotation: 15%
* Power: 50%

Blast Factor is a convenient measuring stick for tracking your overall improvement. It is also a fun way to compare your swing to professionals, other teammates, or friends.

What is Blast Factor?

Blast Factor is a holistic swing score between 0 and 100. Blast Factor is a weighted average of the other scored metrics with the following contribution: * On Plane: 15% * Peak Bat Speed: 10% * Attack Angle: 10% * Body Rotation: 15% * Power: 50% Blast Factor is a convenient measuring stick for tracking your overall improvement. It is also a fun way to compare your swing to professionals, other teammates, or friends.

Why is Blast Factor important?

Ultimately, you want to increase your Power through proper sequencing without sacrificing control. Only a well-balanced hitter that has an efficient, connected swing can achieve a high Blast Factor score.

What should Blast Factor be?

The typical Blast Factor score depends on age, strength, bat length and weight, experience level, swing style, and use case (practice swings vs game swings). Analysis from our database provides typical Blast Factor ranges for the following age groups and skill levels for baseball: * Professional MLB: 83 - 97 * Minor League MiLB: 77 - 93 * College: 71 - 89 * High School Varsity: 55 - 75 * High School Junior Varsity: 40 - 60 * Middle School: 30 - 50 * Youth: 20 - 40

How do I improve Blast Factor?

Identify the metrics that are limiting your overall Blast Factor, and practice the drills associated with those underlying metrics.