Michigan Top Ten Breakdown: Top Viewed Prospect Profiles - #8 Drew Blakely
December 15, 2015
By Dylan Hefflinger
Editor in Chief/ Scout
After drilling down into our Google Analytics we have compiled a list of the ten most visited Michigan profiles on the Prep Baseball Report website in 2015. During the month of December we will count down to the end of the year with a look at the profiles that were viewed the most.
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Top Ten Rundown:
#10- Jesse Heikkinen
#9- Caleb Balgaard
Michigan Top Ten Breakdown: Top Viewed Prospect Profiles - #8 Drew Blakely
#8 Drew Blakely, C, Gull Lake, 2016 (Virginia commit)
Background: Blakely is a 6-foot-2, 175-pound two-way prospect. In 2013, Blakely had one of the most impressive performances at the 2013 Midwest Futures Tryouts. Beyond his ability to catch, Blakely hoped on the mound and sat 87-88 mph off the bump. The lanky 6-foot-2, 175-pound righty has a good frame with broader shoulders. Arm was lightning quick. Smoother delivery with more in the tank. Breaking ball spun well but backed up a bit. Showed 12/6 shape at 68-69 mph. Blakely threw the changeup and sold it well at 72-73 mph.
The future Cavalier has not been to a PBR showcase since 2013, but thanks to PBR coverage during the HS spring season and some national exposure, Blakely sits ranked 2nd in the state and 52nd overall within the PBR rankings. Blakey will look to use his momentum from 2015, that saw the C named to Michigan's Preseason All-State Team, as a springboard for his success in 2016.
Video from 2013 of Drew Blakely catching/hitting:
Video from 2013 of Drew Blakely pitching:
Other News on Blakely
- 2015 Michigan Preseason All-State Teams - Mar 20, 2015
- 2015 Team Preview: Gull Lake - Feb 6, 2015
- Michigan Insider: Michigan Players That Made The 2016 Overall Rankings - Dec 2, 2014
- The Hotlist: A Historical Look At The Future Games - Jul 30, 2014
- Q and A with 2015 Virginia Commit: Drew Blakely (Gull Lake HS) - Jul 21, 2014
- The Buzz: Transfers, Changed Commitments And More - Jul 11, 2014
- The Hotlist: Top 2016 Position Players Attending The Future Games - Jul 9, 2014
- Michigan Daily Roundup: April 3 - Apr 3, 2014
- MI: Underclassmen Blakely, Hartwig, and Mann Look for Breakout Seasons - Mar 24, 2014
- PBR Mailbag: Benes' Draft Status; Top 2016 Catchers - Mar 3, 2014
- Updated and Expanded 2016 Rankings - Dec 17, 2013
- Michigan Insider: Who's Next? - Dec 10, 2013
- The Buzz: Hutson, Campbell, Blakely Lead The Latest In Recruiting News - Oct 25, 2013
- Expanded Class of 2016 Rankings Feature New Names - Oct 7, 2013
- Updated Overall Class of 2016 Player Rankings - Oct 3, 2013
- Michigan Positional Arms Impress at Midwest Futures - Aug 13, 2013
- Midwest Futures Spotlight: Blakely and Kauffman Top Class of 2016 in Michigan - Jul 30, 2013
- Midwest Futures Games Tryouts: Catchers Analysis - Jul 24, 2013
- Pitchers Analysis from Midwest Futures Tryouts 6.25.13 - Jul 17, 2013
- Michigan Class of 2016 Making Waves - Jul 15, 2013
- Midwest Futures Games: Team Michigan Announced - Jul 4, 2013
- Midwest Futures Tryouts Complete Statistics - Jun 29, 2013