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James Blackwood
James Blackwood
James Blackwood
James Blackwood

CLASS OF 2026

OF
RHP

James
Blackwood


Oxford (HS) • MS
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: EBC 16u - Taylor
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Hitting
23
Hand Speed (max)
6/06/23
76.4
Bat Speed (max)
6/06/23
9.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/18/24
67
Hard Hit %
5/28/25
Power
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
6/06/23
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/14/23
352
Distance (max)
5/28/25
78
Sweet Spot %
5/28/25
Run
6.89
60-yd
5/28/25
3.93
30-yd
6/06/23
1.65
10-yd
5/28/25
19.5
Run speed (max)
6/06/23
Defense
85
INF Velo
6/06/23
93
OF Velo
6/06/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

82
Velocity (max)
6/18/24
77 - 82
Velo Range
6/18/24
1923
Spin Rate (avg)
6/18/24

Curveball

67 - 68
Velo Range
6/18/24
2423
Spin Rate (avg)
6/18/24

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6/18/24
James Blackwood, OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Proportional frame with strenghth in the lower half.
Delivery: Primarily from the windup, good direction with smooth pace down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, loose arm action for a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 77-82 mph. Located down in the zone, mostly straight. T2116, 1923 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Tightly spun, lots of depth, quality pitch. T2529, 2423 average rpm.
ATH: 7.28 runner in the 60.
6/18/24
James Blackwood, OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Proportional frame with strenghth in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, taller stance, higher, slightly back handset. Small kick to load, stays connected through contact. Lift in the bat path, pop to all fields.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 84.9 mph. 252' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-90 mph. Quicker arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork with quick transitions, advanced arm strength with accurate throws.
ATH: 7.28 runner in the 60.
10/14/23
James Blackwood, Oxford (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-0, 177-pounds. Proportinal build, can add plenty of strength.
Hit: RHH. Taller, open stance. Hands set high. Solid extension through contact with juice to the pullside. Slight tilt in the bat path. Solid bat speed. 72.3 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 89.3 mph. 279' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-84 mph. Long arm strike, high 3/4 slot with carry.
Defense: Aggressive getting to the ball in front.
ATH: 7.30 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.10 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.40 max vertical.
6/06/23
James Blackwood, Oxford (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Projectable frame
Arm Action: RH
ATH: 7.08 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.93 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/06/23

James Blackwood, Oxford (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Projectable frame
Hit: RHH. Tall stance with slightly higher hand set. Aggressive load and stride. Attacks the baseball out front with a level bat path for a line drive approach. Works middle to pull side. 74 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 95 mph. 328' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. OF-93 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Advanced look in the outfield. Good footwork. Approaches ground balls well as he fields out front to glove side for a strong throw home. Solid footwork in the infield. Good glovework with quick hands on throws to 1st.
ATH: 7.08 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 66.55 Edge Score

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