2026 MLB Draft Combine Statcast Data Leaderboards

The 2026 MLB Draft Combine began with Day 1 on-field workouts, where top prospects completed batting practice and bullpen sessions. According to Statcast data, Dominic Santarelli led all hitters in average exit velocity at 110.9 mph, while Colin Barczi recorded the longest hit of the day at 464.9 feet.

Who led the 2026 MLB Draft Combine batting data?

Dominic Santarelli posted the highest average exit velocity at 110.9 mph, followed by Rintaro Sasaki at 106.5 mph and Ethan Surowiec at 105.3 mph. Caden Bogenpohl recorded the highest 90th percentile exit velocity at 115.1 mph.

In terms of raw power, Colin Barczi hit the furthest ball at 464.9 feet. Rintaro Sasaki followed with a maximum distance of 458.1 feet, while Alex Weingartner reached 442.2 feet.

Did You Know? Colin Barczi led all Day 1 participants in maximum distance, sending a ball 464.9 feet during batting practice.

Which pitchers recorded the highest velocities?

Ethan Wachsmann led the bullpen sessions with a maximum average velocity of 99.0 mph on his sinker and 98.8 mph on his four-seam fastball. Tyler Putnam followed closely, averaging 97.8 mph with a four-seam fastball and 97.5 mph with a sinker.

Grayson Willoughby also performed at the top of the velocity scale, recording an average of 97.6 mph with his sinker. Dylan Vigue averaged 95.9 mph with both his four-seam fastball and sinker.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the combination of high average velocity and specialized spin rates, such as Ethan Wachsmann’s 2917 rpm slider, provides a comprehensive profile for scouts to evaluate a pitcher’s potential effectiveness at the professional level.

How did spin rates compare across the bullpen sessions?

High spin rates were a highlight for several pitchers. Ethan Wachsmann recorded the highest spin on his slider at 2,917 rpm and his curveball at 2,812 rpm. Colin White followed with a curveball spin rate of 2,824 rpm.

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Dylan Vigue showed significant spin on his cutter, averaging 2,772 rpm. Other notable spin figures include Colin White’s sinker at 2,588 rpm and Dylan Vigue’s four-seam fastball at 2,572 rpm.

What happens next in the combine?

Players may continue to participate in on-field activities as the combine progresses through the week. Further Statcast data updates are likely to be released as more workout sessions conclude.

Analysts expect additional video updates to be shared via Instagram and TikTok to supplement the raw data provided during the opening day of the event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who had the highest average exit velocity on Day 1?
Dominic Santarelli recorded the highest average exit velocity at 110.9 mph.

Which pitcher threw the fastest pitch?
Ethan Wachsmann recorded the highest average velocity with a 99.0 mph sinker.

What was the maximum distance recorded during batting practice?
Colin Barczi recorded the maximum distance of 464.9 feet.

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