Blake Weirich: RHP/3B, (2024) Hart, MI. 6-foot-4, 175-pound. (64.3 mph bat speed average). (19.9 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a big leg kick. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 75 mph; shows a clean exchange, developing consistent hands, and developing feet. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. Solid projectable on the mound, had a short arm action and a ¾ arm angle with good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses decent effort. Showed athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with upright finish.  (Max spin 1860; Avg 1725).

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Blake Weirich: RHP/3B, (2024) Hart, MI. 6-foot-1, 195-pound. Confident in the box, Weirich clocked an exit velocity of 78 mph. (58.2 mph bat speed average). (21.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a big leg kick. Bat speed is present raw and uses a simple swing plane. He barreled up a couple of balls during his round. Line drive approach. Projectable while in the infield, made throws up to 71 mph; shows a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent feet. Uses his glove out front. Recorded a time of 8.69 in the 60-yard dash. Capable confident on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action while showing good arm speed. Slow-tempo tall-and-fall type pitcher. Has a tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands soft with a clean finish. Threw his fastball 74-76 mph. has control down in the zone. (Max spin 1935; Avg 1826). Throws a 10/4 curveball (67-0) that has sweeping late action. (Max spin 1902; Avg 1887). Has in the zone command and sinking deceiving action on his changeup. 

Scout Evaluation 

Blake Weirich, Hart, 2024, MI

Position: RHP/3B

Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pound.

Hit: (LHH) Confident. Begins in a balanced stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a big leg kick. Present raw bat speed. Simple swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 78 mph exit velocity, average 71.5 mph. 58.2 mph bat speed average. 21.0 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, natural exchange. Projectable. Glovework was used out front. 

Arm: 71 mph infield velocity. 

Speed: 8.69 (60-yard).

Pitching: Capable confident. Slow-tempo tall-and-fall delivery. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, loose arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, lands soft, a clean finish.

FB: T76. 74-76 mph. (Max spin 1935;  Avg 1826). Down in the zone accuracy. 

CB: 67-0 mph. Sweeping late action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 1902; Avg 1887). 

CH: In the zone command, sinking deceiving action.