22.4
Hand Speed (max)
8/10/23
CLASS OF 2025
C
2B
Blake
Herman
Gowanda (HS) • NY
5' 9" • 185LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: Motor City Hit Dogs
5' 9" • 185LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: Motor City Hit Dogs
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
83
Bat Speed (max)
8/10/23
11.8
Rot. Acc (max)
8/10/23
-
Hard Hit %
94.3
Exit Velocity (max)
8/10/23
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/10/23
351
Distance (max)
8/10/23
62
Sweet Spot %
8/10/23
7.54
60
8/10/23
4.14
30-yd
8/10/23
1.74
10-yd
8/10/23
18
Run speed (max)
8/10/23
91
INF Velo
8/10/23
-
OF Velo
78
C Velo
8/10/23
1.98 - 2.08
Pop Time
8/10/23
Fastball
84.5
Velocity (max)
8/10/23
82.2 - 84
Velo Range
8/10/23
2192
Spin Rate (avg)
8/10/23
Changeup
70.4 - 74.6
Velo Range
8/10/23
1801
Spin Rate (avg)
8/10/23
Curveball
69.5 - 71.7
Velo Range
8/10/23
2115
Spin Rate (avg)
8/10/23
Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.54
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.98 - 2.08
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.5
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
351
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
255
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.5
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2023 Summer Open: West
Aug 10, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.3
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
255
Distance (avg)
351
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
83.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
77.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2023 Summer Open: West
Aug 10, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
83.0
Bat Speed (max)
77.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2192
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
26.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2115
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1801
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2023 Summer Open: West
Aug 10, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
84.5
Velocity (max)
82.2 - 84.0
Velo Range
82.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,305
Spin Rate (max)
2,192
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
71.8
Velocity (max)
69.5 - 71.7
Velo Range
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,181
Spin Rate (max)
2,115
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.6
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 74.6
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,813
Spin Rate (max)
1,801
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.14
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.54
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.14
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.54
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Physical: 5-9, 185 pounds; Muscular, athletic build. 7.54 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet narrow; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a compact swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 94 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; utilizing a traditional primary position while staying in an elevated position. Hands are firm while standing up during transfer. Short take back from a high/over the top arm slot. 1.98-2.08 pop times. C - 78 MPH. INF - 91 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly open. Moderate arm swing while showing no restrictions; high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 85 MPH, while sitting 82-85 MPH; plays up in the zone. CB: 69-72 MPH; showed depth. CH: 73-75 MPH; maintains same plain.
Player Spotlight
Blake Herman: C/3B, (2025) Gowanda Central, NY. 5-foot-8, 140-pound. Confident at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 84 mph. (60.6 mph bat speed average). (18.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in a crouched balanced stance with a controlled compact load, then uses a short stride. Has quick flashed bat speed, level upward swing plane and level good extension on his finish. He barreled up some balls during his round. Aggressive base hit approach. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 81 mph. Behind the plate, he made throws to second at velocities up to 74 mph. Behind the plate, he produced a position velocity of 74 mph during throw downs; had a pop time of 2.06-2.09. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Blake Herman, Gowanda Central, 2025, NY
Position: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 140-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Confident. Begins in a crouched balanced stance with a controlled compact load, then uses a short stride. Quick flashed bat speed. Level good extension on his finish, level upward swing. Aggressive base hit approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 78.8 mph. 60.6 mph bat speed average. 18.1 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 81 mph infield velocity. 74 mph catcher velocity.