@H27Blake 
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
8/10/23
CLASS OF 2025
C
2B
Blake
Herman
Ridgway High (Continuation) (HS) • NY
5' 9" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr
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
23
Hard Hit %
8/10/23
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-yd
8/10/23
4.14
30-yd
8/10/23
1.74
10-yd
8/10/23
18.0
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
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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.