Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2022

2B
RHP

Blake
Pesante

Flagler College
St. Marys Ryken (HS) • MD
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/R • 20yr 6mo
Travel Team: Indiana Prospects

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
1/10/21
78.9
Bat Speed (max)
1/10/21
25.7
Rot. Acc (max)
1/10/21
-
Hard Hit %
Power
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
1/10/21
89.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/24/20
348
Distance (max)
6/24/20
90
Sweet Spot %
6/24/20
Run
6.87
60
6/26/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
84
INF Velo
6/26/19
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

89
Velocity (max)
7/14/21
83 - 89
Velo Range
7/14/21
2114
Spin Rate (avg)
1/10/21

Changeup

72 - 76
Velo Range
7/14/21
1812
Spin Rate (avg)
1/10/21

Curveball

67 - 73
Velo Range
7/14/21
1997
Spin Rate (avg)
6/24/20

Slider

72 - 75
Velo Range
1/10/21
2268
Spin Rate (avg)
1/10/21

Positional Tools

2021
2020
2019
60 Yard Dash
7.24
Infield Velocity
82.0
Power / Speed Score
12.8
60 Yard Dash
7.06
Infield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
13.0
60 Yard Dash
6.87
Home to First
4.0
Infield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
13.0
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 10, 2021
Position
7.24
60-yard
82
INF Velo
92
Exit Velo
Top Prospect Games West
Jun 24, 2020
Position
7.06
60-yard
84
INF Velo
92
Exit Velo
MD Top Prospect Games West
Jun 26, 2019
Position
6.87
60-yard
84
INF Velo
89
Exit Velo
Freshmen Free Showcase
Jan 26, 2019
Position
78
INF Velo
4.00
H-1st
86
Exit Velo

Hitting

2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
92.4
Exit Velocity Avg
88.5
Distance Max
291
Distance Avg
182
Launch Angle Avg
18.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
91.9
Exit Velocity Avg
89.1
Distance Max
348
Distance Avg
265
Launch Angle Avg
20.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 10, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
88.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
182
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games West
Jun 24, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
89.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
265
Distance (avg)
348
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2021
Hand Speed Max
24.1
Hand Speed Avg
22.5
Bat Speed Max
78.9
Bat Speed Avg
75.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 10, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
78.9
Bat Speed (max)
75.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games West
Jun 24, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Pitching

2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2114
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1937
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1812
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2268
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2106
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1997
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.1
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1768
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 10, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.9
Velocity (max)
82.8 - 84.4
Velo Range
81.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,228
Spin Rate (max)
2,114
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.1
Velocity (max)
66.3 - 69.1
Velo Range
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,954
Spin Rate (max)
1,937
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.8
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 74.8
Velo Range
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,273
Spin Rate (max)
2,268
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.0
Velocity (max)
66.5 - 71.8
Velo Range
68.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,970
Spin Rate (max)
1,812
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Top Prospect Games West
Jun 24, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
84.9
Velocity (max)
79.8 - 83.8
Velo Range
79.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,237
Spin Rate (max)
2,102
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.5
Velocity (max)
65.6 - 69.0
Velo Range
65.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,197
Spin Rate (max)
1,997
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
72.7
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 72.7
Velo Range
69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,846
Spin Rate (max)
1,768
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

2021
2020
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 10, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Top Prospect Games West
Jun 24, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.3
Changeup
Velocity Avg
68.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
71.0
17U National Championship
Jul 14, 2021
Pitching
89
Max FB
83 - 89
FB
67 - 73
CB
72 - 76
CH
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 10, 2021
Pitching
85
Max FB
83 - 84
FB
66 - 69
CB
66 - 72
CH
72 - 75
SL
Maryland Select Heat Sheet
Aug 29, 2020
Pitching
85
Max FB
84 - 85
FB
68 - 69
CB
73 - 74
SL
Top Prospect Games West
Jun 24, 2020
Pitching
85
Max FB
81 - 84
FB
65 - 69
CB
72 - 73
SL
MD Top Prospect Games West
Jun 26, 2019
Pitching
84
Max FB
79 - 83
FB
66 - 68
CB
70 - 72
SL
4/20/19
Apr 20, 2019
Pitching
80 - 83
FB
60 - 62
CB
68 - 71
CH
Freshmen Free Showcase
Jan 26, 2019
Pitching
83
Max FB
79 - 83
FB
61 - 63
CB
67 - 69
CH

Game Performance

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Pitch Ai

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Comments

1/10/21

.Blake Pesante, St. Marys Ryken, 2022, MD

Position: 2B/RHP

Body: 5-foot-10, 175-pound solid frame.

Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a compact quick load, then uses a short stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, rotational swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 92 mph exit velocity.

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

Arm: 82 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.24

Pitching: Above average. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, quick arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands open, an athletic finish.

FB: T85. 83-84 mph. Heavy movement.

CB: 66-69 mph. Tight action, sharp movement.

CH: 66-72 mph. Tailing action.

SL: 72-75 mph.

6/24/20

Maryland Top Prospect Games West

Body: 5’10’’, 175 pounds. Strong, athletic frame. 
Hit: RHH. Hits from a balanced, slightly open stance at the plate with a smooth back load and toe-tap in stride. Cocks hands some to initiate the swing and stays short to with quick hands and fast bat speed through the zone. Showed an uphill swing path with great extension through contact and stays behind the ball with a strong two-handed finish. Uses the lower half well with fluid hip rotation and maintains balance throughout the swing. 
Power: 92 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Solid gap-to-gap approach with some present power to the pull-side. 
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Throws with shorter arm action from a high three-quarter slot. Ball showed carry across the diamond. 
Defense: Controlled approach and plays with active feet. Presents the glove early and plays low to the ground. Works through the ball fielding it out in front with two hands funneling to the body. Quick glove tap in exchange. Athletic, smooth actions overall, soft hands and plays with confidence. 
Run: 7.06 60-yard time.

Delivery: Side-step wind-up and high leg kick to a tall balance position. Quick, long kick-out stride down the mound with strong lower half drive. Clean hand separation and lands in-line with the plate. Gets extension over the front side. Full follow-through and upright finish falling slightly towards first base.  
Arm Action: RH. Throws with long, loose arm action from a high three-quarter slot with light effort. Really quick arm speed generated through release. 
FB: T85 mph, 81-84 mph. Arm-side run evident on two-seamer with an average spin rate of 2106 rpm per TrackMan.
CB: 65-69 mph. Big 12/6 shape with an average spin rate of 1997 rpm per TrackMan.
SL: 72-73 mph. Showed more 11/5 shape.

6/26/19

MD Top Prospect Games West

Strong, athletic body type and 5’9’’, 165 pound frame. Hits from a balanced, slightly open stance at the plate with a wider base. Smooth back load creating some hand separation and a front toe-tap. Strong lower half involvement and good balance in the box. Short, direct, uphill swing path, quick hands and fast bat speed. Nice extension through contact with a one-handed finish. Gap-to-gap type hitter with some pop. Recorded an 89 mph exit velocity. Athletic and moves very well in the infield. Showed range and a nice controlled approach. Presents the glove well and works through the ball fielding it out in front with soft hands. Showed quick footwork and clean exchanges. Throws with longer arm action from a high three-quarter slot at 84 mph across the diamond. Smooth, clean actions on double play feeds and slow rollers. Also showed the ability to change arm angles and throw with accuracy. Ran a 6.87 60-yard time. Up-tempo side-step wind-up and leg kick into a tall balance point. Strong lower half drive off the rubber and good extension. Gets over front side and lands square to the plate with an athletic finish. Clean hand separation and throws with long, loose, arm action from a high three-quarter slot with easy effort. Creates very quick arm speed through release and the ball explodes out of the hand. Fastball sat 79-83 mph and touched 84 mph. Breaking ball was 66-68 mph with hard 11/5 shape. Changeup showed nice late fade and slider was 71 mph with tight spin.

4/20/19

Athletic body type and 5'9'' 165 pound frame with some projection to it. Controlled wind-up and leg kick into a compact balance position. Strong down-to-out lower half drive. Lands square to the plate with an athletic finish and slight recoil. Long, loose, whippy arm action with fast arm speed through release. Fastball sat 80-83 mph and breaking ball showed tight spin and sharp 11/5 break at times at 60-62 mph. Change-up was 68-71 mph. Worked 4 innings allowing 2 runs (1 earned) on 3 hits, 2 walks, and struck out 3. Made big pitches when he needed and showed competitiveness and poise throughout on the mound. 

1/26/19

VA/DC Freshmen Free Showcase

Pesante is 5-9 with an athletic frame the has projection to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open, wide athletic stance, short stride online, short smooth load back good rhythm. Hips are violent and rotate completely, shifts weight a little forward during hip rotation. Quick to the ball, keeps hands inside, barrel has a bit of whip through contact, good extension, slightly uphill path, strength at contact, showed good approach working gap to gap with power potential, exit velocity 86. At short rounds ball and fields with a good wide base and soft hands. Works through the ball to a quick clean exchange throws from a lower 3/4 arm slot with a short arm action infield velocity 78. Ran a 4.0 home to first. On the mound throws from a 3/4 arm slot with a shorter loose arm action that is very quick, throws with some effort, shoulders are uphill and closed, lands slightly open with an athletic finish and some recoil. Fastball was 79 to 83 with some late run. Changeup was 67-69 with some arm speed and late fade to it. Curveball was 61-63 with good arm speed and sharp 10/4 break.

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