Player Spotlight

Dalen Blanchard: C/OF, (2023) Magnolia, AR. 5-foot-9, 180-pound physical strong build. Fluid advanced in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 95 mph. (69.5 mph bat speed average). (19.9 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic active stance with a controlled compact load, then uses a controlled small leg kick. Had a short upward swing plane, electric explosive bat speed and good extension on his balanced finish. During his round he produced tons of loud contact and found lots of barrels. Up the middle aggressive approach. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 74 mph; has sure consistent hands, consistent rhythmic feet, and a quick clean transfer. recorded a pop time of 2.01-2.19. Athletic flexible setup with above average flexibility. Had a short consistent arm action and an-over-the-top slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.38.

Scout Evaluation

Dalen Blanchard, Magnolia, 2023, AR

Position: C/OF

Body: 5-foot-9, 180-pound physical strong build.

Hit: (RHH) Fluid advanced. Began in an athletic active stance with a controlled compact load, then used a controlled small leg kick. Electric explosive bat speed. Good extension on his balanced finish, short upward swing. Up the middle aggressive approach.

Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 87.4 mph. 69.5 mph bat speed average. 19.9 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.01-2.19 pop times. Sure consistent hands, consistent rhythmic footwork, quick clean exchange. Advanced confident. Athletic flexible setup with above average flexibility.

Arm: 74 mph catcher velocity. Short consistent arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.38 (60-yard).

5-Foot-8, 165-Pound frame, physical strength to frame, ran a 7.33 60, Offensively; open set toe tap to stride, barrel cocked at foot stike, strength to swing, backside rotates to contact, short stroke, flat stroke, short line drive approach, 90 mph exit velo, Defensively; OUTFIELD;  two hand field outside left, run to crow hop, funnel to midline, short stroke, average carry, 77 mph arm strength, CATCHING, deep receive, sideways out of chute, false step with left foot before footwork, big right foot step, transfer to the right side, average carry, 72 mph arm strength, 2.17-2.25 pop time.

5-Foot-6, 155-Pound frame, physical frame with present strength, ran a 7.19 60, Offensively; narrow set up, toe tap to stride, barrel cocked at foot stroke, back knee underneath at contact, loft to swing, big extension, repeats swing, front foot rolls at times at contact, 83 mph exit velo, Defensively; narrow set up, transfer to midline, clean arm stroke, average feet, solid spacing between feet, minimal carry 72 mph arm strength, 2.01-2.10 pop time.

Player Spotlight 

Dalen Blanchard: C/OF, (2023) Magnolia, AR. 5-foot-8, 170-pound physical frame. Solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter's 96 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. Began in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed was explosive, showed a short simple swing plane and high finish. Created loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive approach. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 68 mph; has sure hands, athletic quick feet, and a clean exchange. Recorded a pop time of 2.00-2.10. Some flexibility and athletic setup. Used a short arm action and an-over-the-top slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. 

Scout Evaluation 

Dalen Blanchard, Magnolia, 2023, AR

Position: C/OF

Body: 5-foot-8, 170-pound physical frame.

Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Explosive bat speed. High finish, short simple swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 96 mph exit velocity. 3rd highest at the event

Defense: (C) 2.00-2.10 pop times. Sure hands, athletic quick footwork, clean exchange. Fluid. Some flexibility and athletic setup. 

Arm: 68 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.