7/15/22
Georgia Tech commit. Standing at 5 foot 10 200 pounds. We have all seen Blalock continue to display his insane amounts of raw power both in game and in showcases and it is a joy to watch. The athleticism runs in the family as his cousin, Aaron Gates, is currently committed to the Florida Gators on a football scholarship to play defensive back. Jayce has always shown extremely polished rhythm in his load+swing path. Unconventional setup where we see him create a ton of movement+twitch in the upper half just before load. Open setup with quick torque in lower half shifting weight to the backside in a split second before foot strike. Sudden back elbow adjustment gains him crazy separation at land. A lot of moving parts, but what stands out about Blalock is the balance he has despite all of this. Lands in a very powerful position and basically all he has to do is “throw” his hands at the baseball from this point because of the amount of energy stored up. Blalock is an outlier in the sense that he does not necessarily have a position on the field. His bat is ultimately going to decide where he plays on the diamond whether that be LF, 2B, 1B, or even DH. The arm is fingy for the most part as well and could also be something holding him back. Blalock, per sources, has been said to be an easier sign come draft time so who knows, we could be hearing Blalocks name called on Day 3? Separators - Strength, Balance+Bat Speed.

2/14/20
5-foot-9, 183 pounds with solid, strong build. Blalock took healthy swings all weekend out of the 3-hole with an aggressive approach. Bat really stands out. Strong presence, simple load, fast hands. Has simplified swing since the summer, but maintains violence through contact. Was a standout at the Underclass Invitational in January. Currently ranked 27th in the GA ‘22 class.