CLASS OF 2027

Drake Blasi, Maize (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 203-pounds. Physical build.
Hit: LHH. Crouched even setup with a wide base, weight centered, and some bat movement pre pitch. Uses a short leg lift trigger gaining ground forward. Compact flat path through the zone with an uphill finish. Some barrels, power present. 70.7 mph bat speed with 25 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 87.6 mph. 393' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-90 mph. Long stroke from an over the top slot.
Defense: Calculated aggressive actions defensively.
ATH: 6.96 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

6/24/25

Drake Blasi, Maize (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 198-pounds. Physical build.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a moderate tempo. Uses a high leg lift before striding straight down the mound, falls off after landing.
Arm Action: LH. Long strong arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Mostly strikes, some arm side run at times, moderate spin. T2197, 2067 average rpm.
CB: 70-70 mph. Good control, rolling 1/7 shape. T1865, 1865 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Developing accuracy, moderate spin, rolling right to left break. T2245, 2096 average rpm.
CH: 79-79 mph. Developing accuracy, kills spin, arm side fade. T1725, 1678 average rpm.
ATH: 6.93 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.90 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.10 max vertical.

6/24/25

Drake Blasi, Maize (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 198-pounds. Physical build.
Hit: LHH. Upright even setup with a balanced base, weight centered, and some bat wiggle. Uses a short leg lift trigger. Compact flat path through the zone, some barrels, power present. 73 mph bat speed with 26 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89.5 mph. 358' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-90 mph. Long stroke from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Confident athletic actions defensively.
ATH: 6.93 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.90 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 71.32 Edge Score

6/24/25

OF/RHP Drake Blasi (Maize, 2027) continues to solidify himself as one of the most physical and polished left-handed bats in the Kansas class. The 5-foot-11, 198-pound Blasi consistently drove balls with authority to the pull side during BP, averaging 89.5 mph per batted ball and peaking at 96 mph. He showed off his arm strength with a 90 mph outfield velocity and also hopped on the mound, pitching in the low-80s. A 6.93 runner, Blasi continues to improve athletically, and with his advanced hit tool and physicality, he looks the part of a top-of-the-order impact bat at the next level.

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.
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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