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Blake Smythe
Blake Smythe
Blake Smythe
Blake Smythe

CLASS OF 2026

LHP
1B

Blake
Smythe

Franklin Community (HS) • IN
6' 3" • 270LBS
L/L • 19yr
Travel Team: Canes Midwest 16u
2026 National

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Pitching

Fastball

85
Velocity (max)
3/03/24
83 - 85
Velo Range
3/03/24
1924
Spin Rate (avg)
3/03/24

Changeup

77.4 - 80.4
Velo Range
3/03/24
1504
Spin Rate (avg)
3/03/24

Curveball

72 - 74
Velo Range
3/03/24
1926
Spin Rate (avg)
3/03/24

Slider

69 - 69
Velo Range
3/05/23
1772
Spin Rate (avg)
3/05/23
Power
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
3/05/23
79.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/19/22
293
Distance (max)
3/20/22
57
Sweet Spot %
7/19/22
Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
7/19/22
78.8
Bat Speed (max)
7/19/22
28.2
Rot. Acc (max)
7/19/22
33
Hard Hit %
3/05/23
Run
8.55
60-yd
3/20/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
79
INF Velo
3/20/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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3/05/23

Position Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-2, 240-pounds. Sturdy, physical frame w/ tons of strength.
Hit: LHH. Tall stance. Short toe tap type stride w/ a compact load of the upper body. Produces big bat speed due to advanced strength. Level bat speed - lacks direction at times.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 68.8 mph. 154' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-78 mph.Compact arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure handed defender that moves well laterally for his size.
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60.

Position Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-2, 240-pounds. Sturdy, physical frame w/ tons of strength.
Delivery: Raw delivery. Moderate balance point w/ a controlled move down the mound. Big crossfire landing that creates some deception.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 74-79 mph. Avg FB command w/ ASR at times. T1933, 1690 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Slurvey breaking ball that he can land for strikes. T1966, 1827 average rpm.
SL: 69-69 mph. T1772, 1772 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Some arm side fade. T1188, 1132 average rpm.

7/19/22

Blake Smythe, Franklin Community, 2026, IN

Position: 1B/LHP

Body: 6-foot-1, 220-pound solid build.

Hit: (LHH) Solid. Began in a tall stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Raw bat speed. Short rotational swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 87.9 mph exit velocity, average 79.3 mph. 76.0 mph bat speed average. 22.0 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, developing footwork, natural exchange. Capable.

Arm: 75 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot.

Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, developing arm speed, moderate arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, lands closed, upright finish.

FB: 77-80 T 81 mph. (Max spin 1667;  Avg 1507). Around the zone accuracy.

CB: 68-74 mph. 2/8 shape. (Max spin 1794; Avg 1683).

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