Evan Blake: 3B/SS, (2023) Taconic, MA. Bryant Commit, 6-foot-1, 195-pound athletic projectable build. Above average and  athletic at the plate, Blake clocked an exit velocity of 98 mph. (71.9 mph bat speed average). (22.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Has an uphill loose swing plane, explosive bat speed and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Above average in the infield, his best throw was registered at 83 mph; has a natural clean exchange, soft next level hands, and athletic consistent feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.98.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

PROCASE

Evan Blake: 3B/SS, (2023) Taconic, MA. Bryant Commit, 6-foot-1, 195-pound athletic lean frame. Above average and confident in the box, Blake recorded an exit velocity of 94 mph. (69.0 mph bat speed average). (24.5 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is above average explosive, displays an uphill loose swing plane and high finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Above average in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 85 mph; has a clean natural exchange, sure next level hands, and athletic smooth feet. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a loose arm action and a ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.24.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Evan Blake, Taconic, 2023, MA

Position: 3B/SS

Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pound athletic lean frame.

Hit: (RHH) Above average and confident. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a toe tap stride. Above average explosive bat speed. High finish, uphill loose swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach. 

Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 85.7 mph. 69.0 mph bat speed average. 24.5 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure next level hands, athletic smooth footwork, clean natural exchange. Above average.  Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. 

Arm: 85 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.24 (60-yard).

FUTURE GAMES

Evan Blake: 3B/SS, (2023) Taconic, MA. 6-foot-1, 205-pound athletic sturdy frame. Above average feel at the plate and advanced in the box, Blake recorded an exit velocity of 96 mph. Began in an athletic quiet stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is above average explosive, uses a loose uphill swing plane and high finish. He produced loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Above average athletic while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 81 mph; had soft consistent hands, athletic fluid footwork, and a clean natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Recorded a time of 7.03 in the 60-yard dash. Had 7 RBI’s, a grand slam and double on the week. He turned in a great overall performance. 

Scout Evaluation 

Evan Blake, Taconic, 2023, MA

Position: 3B/SS

Body: 6-foot-1, 205-pound athletic sturdy frame.

Hit: (RHH) Above average advanced. Begins in an athletic quiet stance with a smooth load, then uses a short stride. Above average explosive bat speed. High finish, loose uphill swing. Gap to gap aggressive approach. 

Power: 96 mph exit velocity. 

Defense:  (IF) Soft consistent hands, athletic fluid footwork, clean natural exchange. Above average athletic.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. 

Arm: 81 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.03 (60-yard).

Evan Blake: 3B/SS, (2023) Taconic, MA. 6-foot-1, 205-pound athletic mature build. Above average athletic at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 90 mph. (72.37 mph bat speed average). (22.60 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a compact load, then used a short stride. Has above average explosive bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws up to 81 mph; has athletic smooth feet, a clean exchange, and soft hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Had a loose very quick arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.95.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Evan Blake, Taconic, 2023, MA

Position: 3B/SS

Body: 6-foot-1, 205-pound athletic mature build.

Hit: (RHH) Above average athletic. Began in a balanced athletic stance with a compact load, then used a short stride. Above average explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 90 mph exit velocity. 72.37 mph bat speed average. 22.60 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, athletic smooth footwork, clean exchange. Above average.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. 

Arm: 81 mph infield velocity. Loose very quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 6.95 (60-yard).

6-foot, 180-pound right-handed hitting infielder. He is a legit prospect based off what I have seen and his best days are in front of him. He ran a 7.0 sixty at the event. The approach in the infield is solid, the feet can remain a bit more active as he fields the baseball, but the hands and glove work appropriately. The arm is solid, throwing 75 mph across the diamond with minimal effort. The bat has an exit velocity of 99 mph. The setup is even in base and the front foot is open to start. The front foot is picked up and put down as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The hands work freely producing a flat to slightly uphill path through contact with the baseball. The chance to hit for power is certainly present. 

Exit Velocity- 99 mph

INF Velocity- 75 mph

6-foot, 180-pound right-handed hitting infielder. He showed very well for me and he is going to be a very good player down the line. He ran a 7.31 sixty at the event. The approach in the infield is athletic, online and on point. The feet remain active and the glove (hands) are excellent. He made a couple difficult plays look relatively routine. He threw 81 mph across the infield during the defensive portion of the workout.  The bat has plus life in it as the hands work free and fast. The bat has an exit velocity of 92 mph. The setup is even in base and the front foot gains ground to the ball as the swing is produced. The path is slightly uphill and the barrel gets through with buggy whip. He is higher level player. 

Exit Velocity- 92 mph

INF Velocity- 81 mph