Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2027

SS
2B

Blake
Ragsdale

Lyons Township (HS) • IL
5' 9" • 162LBS
R/R • 15yr 6mo
Travel Team: White Sox Ace

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2027 National

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Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Swift
Visual Edge
News
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/24/24
75.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/24/24
19.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/24/24
9
Hard Hit %
2/24/24
Power
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/24/24
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/24/24
306
Distance (max)
2/24/24
73
Sweet Spot %
2/24/24
Run
7.05
60
2/24/24
-
30-yd
1.69
10-yd
2/24/24
19.1
Run speed (max)
2/24/24
Defense
86
INF Velo
2/24/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

81
Velocity (max)
4/21/23
79 - 80
Velo Range
4/21/23
1952
Spin Rate (avg)
4/13/22

Changeup

73 - 74
Velo Range
4/21/23
1473
Spin Rate (avg)
4/13/22

Curveball

65 - 69
Velo Range
4/21/23
1911
Spin Rate (avg)
4/13/22

Positional Tools

2024
2022
60 Yard Dash
7.05
Infield Velocity
86.0
Power / Speed Score
12.8
60 Yard Dash
7.47
Infield Velocity
80.0
Power / Speed Score
11.8
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Position
7.05
60-yard
86
INF Velo
90
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Position
79
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Position
7.47
60-yard
80
INF Velo
81
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2022
Exit Velocity Max
90.2
Exit Velocity Avg
83.7
Distance Max
306
Distance Avg
186
Launch Angle Avg
13.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
88.5
Exit Velocity Avg
77.9
Distance Max
287
Distance Avg
170
Launch Angle Avg
15.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
306
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.1
Exit Velocity (max)
75.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
264
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2022
Hand Speed Max
24.4
Hand Speed Avg
23.6
Bat Speed Max
75.1
Bat Speed Avg
73.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
19.7
Bat Speed Max
73.8
Bat Speed Avg
70.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
23.6
Hand Speed (avg)
75.1
Bat Speed (max)
73.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
73.8
Bat Speed (max)
70.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1952
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
61.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1911
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
64.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1473
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
76.5
Velocity (max)
75.7 - 76.5
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,067
Spin Rate (max)
1,952
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.9
Velocity (max)
60.6 - 63.2
Velo Range
59.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,062
Spin Rate (max)
1,911
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.9
Velocity (max)
63.9 - 65.7
Velo Range
63.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,588
Spin Rate (max)
1,473
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2022
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
64.5
PBR Open
Apr 21, 2023
Pitching
81
Max FB
79 - 80
FB
65 - 69
CB
73 - 74
CH
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Pitching
79
Max FB
76 - 78
FB
64 - 67
CB
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Pitching
77
Max FB
75 - 77
FB
61 - 63
CB
63 - 66
CH

Game Performance

2024
10 Yard Dash
1.69
60 Yard Dash
7.05
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Swift
1.69
10-yd
7.05
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
30.7
Jump Height (max)
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Swift
1.76
10-yd
4.09
30-yd
7.41
60-yd
18.5
Run speed (max)
8.1
Run Speed (avg)
1,165
Jump Power (max)
26.3
Jump Height (max)
15.7
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2024
Edge Score
66.03

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

2/24/24
INF Blake Ragsdale (Lyons Township, 2027; Texas Christian commit) is an impressive athlete that stood out over the weekend. Currently ranked No. 5 in the state, No. 96 nationally, Ragsdale cruised to a 7.05 in the 60 to pair with a 30.7” vertical. The right-handed hitter showed some feel to hit to the whole field, reaching up to 90.2 mph for his max EV, working on the sweet spot 72.7% of the time according to TrackMan. He showed above-average actions on the infield, playing low and athletically through the ball with a quick release, soft hands, topping out at 86 mph across the diamond with life out of the hand.
9/29/23

MIF Blake Ragsdale (Lyons Township, 2027; TCU commit) looked the part as one of the top players in the Illinois ‘27 class. The TCU commit stands at an athletic 5-foot-11, 160-pound build with more to come within the frame. Out of the leadoff spot, Ragsdale put together a number of quality swings and at-bats. On Sunday, the right-handed hitter was all over the barrel, finishing with two hits including a long triple that displayed his power-potential as well as speed around the bases. Defensively, Ragsdale showed advanced actions up the middle, making a number of plays with ease. The PBR Junior Future Games participant is one to watch as he heads into his first year of high school.

6/09/23

The 2022 Junior Future Games alum and TCU commit flashed ability as a two-way player on Friday. A R/R, INF/RHP, shined both at the plate and on the mound. At the plate, he went 3-for-3 with a double and two RBIs. Possesses a fluid swing that stays on the barrel to all fields. On the mound, he came into the game in relief and dominated: 3.1 IP, H, 0 R, and striking out five. The fastball got up to 81 mph and had feel for a slider that induced swings and misses. 

6/08/23

Ragsdale flashed at the plate Thursday morning with his situational hitting. Went 1-for-3 with a sac fly and two RBIs batting out of the leadoff spot for White Sox Ace. 

8/28/22

Junior Futures Games: To start the week Team Illinois dropped the first game to Florida, 10-0. However, after that first game, the pieces for Team Illinois started falling into place. Illinois then faced off with Alabama in a nail-biting game where there were multiple lead swings. MIF Blake Ragsdale went 2-for-2 with two RBIs.

4/13/22

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic base. Balanced throughout. Short stride. Easy bat-speed, quick hands with a level path, line-drive approach, maintains balance well through contact.
Power: 81.1 max exit velocity, averaged 75.2 mph. 263’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Quick arm, multiple slots, fluid actions.
Defense: Plays with tempo, clean actions, athletic.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled tempo, high/athletic left-lift, drop/drive lower-half from balance point that works in-line with the plate, front foot landing square.
Arm Action: RH. Short out of the glove with a clean arm circle, high 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T76.5, 75.7-76.5 mph. Plays downhill. Running action. T2066, 1951 average rpm.
CB: 60.6-63.2 mph. 11/5 shape. Tight spin. T2061, 1910 average rpm.
CH: 63.9-65.7 mph. Tumble. T1588, 1473 average rpm.

4/13/22

Blake Ragsdale (Lyons Township, 2027) was a standout performer in multiple aspects on Wednesday; reaching up to 76.5 on the mound and cruising to a 7.47 60-time. The right-handed hitter also reached up to 81 mph for a max exit velocity and took one of the more polished rounds of the day with easy bat-speed and a line-drive approach; pairing with an athletic round of defense and strong arm (80 mph across the infield).

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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 9"
Ht
162.0
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)