22.8
Hand Speed (max)
9/20/22
CLASS OF 2022
C
1B
Byron
Blaise
John Wood CC
Sycamore (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 205LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Sycamore (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 205LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/27/21
21.5
Rot. Acc (max)
9/20/22
-
Hard Hit %
95.2
Exit Velocity (max)
9/08/23
91.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/08/23
355
Distance (max)
9/08/23
90
Sweet Spot %
9/08/23
7.24
60
9/20/22
4.04
30-yd
9/20/22
1.76
10-yd
9/20/22
19.2
Run speed (max)
9/20/22
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
78
C Velo
9/08/23
2.02 - 2.09
Pop Time
9/08/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.56
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.02 - 2.09
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.24
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.25
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.07 - 2.29
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.61
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.18 - 2.36
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.2
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
355
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
285
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.5
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
319
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
266
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
36.1
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
318
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
147
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.9
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
PBR IL: John Wood CC Scout Day
Sep 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.2
Exit Velocity (max)
91.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
285
Distance (avg)
355
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IL: Rock Valley JC Scout Day
Sep 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.3
Exit Velocity (max)
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
266
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Aurora Preseason I.D.
Feb 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
77.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
147
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
PBR IL: John Wood CC Scout Day
Sep 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IL: Rock Valley JC Scout Day
Sep 20, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Aurora Preseason I.D.
Feb 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
71.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.04
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.24
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.86
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.23
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.56
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.04
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.24
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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+ C Byron Blaise (Sycamore, 2022), a transfer from Rock Valley College, is a 6-foot-1, 205-pound right-handed hitter that consistently sprayed barrels gap-to-gap throughout his round. His hardest hit ball was 95.2 mph and he consistently blasted balls in the low-90s with his farthest hit ball traveling 354’. From the crouch, Blaise posted a 2.02 pop time and he fired his best bullet down to second at 78 mph.
+ C Byron Blaise (Sycamore, 2022), a transfer from Rock Valley College, is a 6-foot-1, 205-pound right-handed hitter that consistently sprayed barrels gap-to-gap throughout his round. His hardest hit ball was 95.2 mph and he consistently blasted balls in the low-90s with his farthest hit ball traveling 354’. From the crouch, Blaise posted a 2.02 pop time and he fired his best bullet down to second at 78 mph.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 215-pounds. Large, broad-shouldered frame. Some strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight hand drop at load, steady leg lift trigger to a short stride. Bat travels on a long and uphill path to contact.
Power: 89.04 max exit velocity, averaged 76.97 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.07-2.29 pop times. Starts tall some from the crouch, upright stance at gather, feet shuffle in line to target, long to release.
Run: 8.25 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-foot-2, 195-pounds. Strong, durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, hands load and long stride. Easy effort, long path, occasionally works uphill, pull-side approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot; played accurate.
Defense: 2.18-2.36 pop times. Cushioned block. Flexible and square setup behind the plate, stays quiet.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.