The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.29
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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.
12.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.58
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.72
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.82
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.08
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.29
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.13
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.58
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
Drake Blasi, Maize (KS), 2027 Positional Profile: OF/LHP Follow in KS 2027 class. Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Physical frame with a strong lower half. Delivery: Stretch delivery. Controlled tempo, coming set with a closed front side. Quickly reaches a medium balance point before working down the mound. Lands square to home with an upright finish. Arm Action: LH. Short high-3/4 arm action with arm speed. FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Life to his arm-side. T2173, 1923 average rpm. CB: 70-71 mph. Sharp 1/7 break with depth. T2386, 2320 average rpm. CH: 74-74 mph. Low spin with fade and sink. T1366, 1366 average rpm. ATH: 7.32 runner in the 60. 28.20 max vertical.
6/11/24
Drake Blasi, Maize (KS), 2027 Positional Profile: OF/LHP Follow in KS 2027 class. Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Physical frame with a strong lower half. Hit: LHH. Balanced stance with pre-pitch rhythm throughout. Leg kick load into a short stride. Slight uphill swing plane with natural loft. Short to the ball with present gap-to-gap power. 69.8 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 348' max distance. Arm: LH. OF-87 mph. Short OT arm action with carry. Defense: Controlled footwork in the OF, clean gather to the side of his body, uses momentum through his throws. ATH: 7.32 runner in the 60. 28.20 max vertical.
6/11/24
Another all-round strong showing came from a top-20 prospect in Kansas’ 2026 class in OF Drake Blasi (Maize, 2027). Packed with strength in a compact 5-foot-10, 185-pound frame, Blasi possesses a mature approach in the box, with a rotational, compact swing from the left side that naturally elevates balls pull-side. The sophomore put together an impressive round of BP, barreling his furthest ball 348 feet at a 92.5 mph exit velocity. His strength played in the field as well, firing a 87 mph bullet from the outfield.
1/28/24
Drake Blasi, Maize (KS), 2027 Positional Profile: OF/LHP Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Physical build. Strong lower-half. Delivery: Tall, drop and drive type delivery. Lands closed. Works exclusively from the stretch. Arm Action: LH. Long, arm swing, works from a 3/4 window. Arm works quick out front. FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Plays with some arm side run. T2122, 2052 average rpm. SL: 69-70 mph. Sweeping 10/4 like shape. T1995, 1767 average rpm. CH: 71-74 mph. Kills spin. T1643, 1580 average rpm. ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60. 26.20 max vertical.
1/28/24
Drake Blasi, Maize (KS), 2027 Positional Profile: OF/LHP Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Physical build. Strong lower-half. Hit: LHH. Upright, narrow stance. Bat starts flat and barrel tips up as hands load. Quick toe-tap to stride. Barrel gets behind and through the ball quick. Path works uphill through the zone. Naturally elevates baseballs. 68.6 mph bat speed with 22 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 296' max distance. Arm: LH. OF-85 mph. Long, fast arm motion. High 3/4 slot. Defense: Waits back on the ball. Strong footwork through the gather and throw. Glove works to glove side of the body. ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60. 26.20 max vertical.
1/28/24
OF/LHP Drake Blasi (Maize, 2027) put together a well rounded event, impressing on both sides of the ball, as well as on the mound. The 5-foot-10, 185-pound freshman showed a powerful, quick stroke at the plate, producing a max exit velocity of 92.8 mph - top 10 in the event. Blasi showed off his strength in the field as well, delivering a 85 mph bullet from the outfield. On the mound, Blasi pitched in the low 80’s, topping at 82 mph while also mixing in a changeup/slider mix.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP Follow in KS 2027 class.
Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Physical frame with a strong lower half.
Delivery: Stretch delivery. Controlled tempo, coming set with a closed front side. Quickly reaches a medium balance point before working down the mound. Lands square to home with an upright finish.
Arm Action: LH. Short high-3/4 arm action with arm speed.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Life to his arm-side. T2173, 1923 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Sharp 1/7 break with depth. T2386, 2320 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Low spin with fade and sink. T1366, 1366 average rpm.
ATH: 7.32 runner in the 60. 28.20 max vertical.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP Follow in KS 2027 class.
Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Physical frame with a strong lower half.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance with pre-pitch rhythm throughout. Leg kick load into a short stride. Slight uphill swing plane with natural loft. Short to the ball with present gap-to-gap power. 69.8 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 348' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-87 mph. Short OT arm action with carry.
Defense: Controlled footwork in the OF, clean gather to the side of his body, uses momentum through his throws.
ATH: 7.32 runner in the 60. 28.20 max vertical.
Drake Blasi, Maize (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Physical build. Strong lower-half.
Delivery: Tall, drop and drive type delivery. Lands closed. Works exclusively from the stretch.
Arm Action: LH. Long, arm swing, works from a 3/4 window. Arm works quick out front.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Plays with some arm side run. T2122, 2052 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. Sweeping 10/4 like shape. T1995, 1767 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Kills spin. T1643, 1580 average rpm.
ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60. 26.20 max vertical.
Drake Blasi, Maize (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Physical build. Strong lower-half.
Hit: LHH. Upright, narrow stance. Bat starts flat and barrel tips up as hands load. Quick toe-tap to stride. Barrel gets behind and through the ball quick. Path works uphill through the zone. Naturally elevates baseballs. 68.6 mph bat speed with 22 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 296' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-85 mph. Long, fast arm motion. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Waits back on the ball. Strong footwork through the gather and throw. Glove works to glove side of the body.
ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60. 26.20 max vertical.
OF/LHP Drake Blasi (Maize, 2027) put together a well rounded event, impressing on both sides of the ball, as well as on the mound. The 5-foot-10, 185-pound freshman showed a powerful, quick stroke at the plate, producing a max exit velocity of 92.8 mph - top 10 in the event. Blasi showed off his strength in the field as well, delivering a 85 mph bullet from the outfield. On the mound, Blasi pitched in the low 80’s, topping at 82 mph while also mixing in a changeup/slider mix.