Fri December 18, 2015
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By Jerry Shank
Maryland Scouting Director
The PBR Maryland Spotlight Series takes a look at players that had attended previous PBR events.
Height: 6-0
Weight: 192
Pos. C/1B
Grad: 2017
Scouting Report
6.30.15 - Solid frame at 6-foot 190-pounds. Short arm action with a quick exchange. Throws had some carry on them with a velocity up to 73 mph. Pop time was 2.15-2.28. As he straightens out slight pause in exchange to release pop time will lower. Hits from a balanced set up with high hands and tall stance. Fluid rhythm in load to foot strike. Short bat path with quick bat speed and rhythm in swing. Exit velocity up to 85 mph and a home to first time of 4.74. Blum has a solid foundation to continue to grow as a back stop with offensive ability.
Height: 5-8
Weight: 145
Pos: 2B
Grad: 2017
Scouting Report
8.11.15 - Compact frame at 5-foot-8, 145-pounds. Hits from an open, athletic set up. Bigger leg kick in load to hitting position. Short path to the baseball with some balance throughout swing. Does get lower half usage into swing. Exit velocity of 80 mph. Active feet from the infield. Clean transfer with average hands to release. Has a short arm action, throwing from a low ¾ arm angle. Plays thru the ball well with good direction. Infield velocity of 78 mph. short arm action from the outfield. Throws from a high ¾ arm angle in outfield. Plays through ball well and throws had some carry on them at 81 mph. Ran a 7.91 60-yard dash.
