Blake
Pettit

Blake Pettit: 3B/C, (2022) Hilliard Davidson, OH. 5-foot-10, 183-pound. Solid in the box, Pettit had an exit velocity of 90 mph. Begins in an open stance with a small load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is quick and exhibits a level swing plane. He barreled up some balls during the round. Line drive approach. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 77 mph; had consistent hands, average footwork, and a quick natural exchange. Capable in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 76 mph; has average feet, a natural exchange, and firm hands. While catching, throw downs to second topped out at 75 mph; has athletic feet, consistent hands, and a natural exchange. He produced a pop time of 2.04-2.11. Narrow setup with some flexibility. Capable on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and an compact arm action. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Has a tall balance point. Curveball (63-64 mph), changeup (69-71 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 73-74 mph. 

2/17/20 Position Player
Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in an upright setup. Gos with a slight back load during a knee pinch timing trigger. Front side launch with a slightly downhill path to contact. All fields approach in BP.
Power: Line drive pop.
Offensive Projection: Table setter.
Field:In the infield he plays low too and through. Good rhythm throughout sequence. Looks to be sure-handed.
Throw: 3/4 righty with serviceable strength and present accuracy.
Defensive Projection:3B.

2/17/19

Body Type: 5-foot-10, 166 pounds. Lean athlete with room to build.

Swing Mechanics: Balanced, closed off stance in the box getting back to a neutral position after he strides. Level bat path shown as he goes to strike the ball.

Hit: Contact hitter as his swing path allows him to get on plane often. Line-drive results with more action turning on pitches pull-side.

Power: 78 mp exit velocity. More to follow from this ‘22.

Offensive Projection: TBD for now.

Run: 7.59 60-yard.
Field: 2.11-2.24 pop time. Ball to hand transfer showed signs of quickness. Footwork progressing as he works through the plate on throws down to second. Playable actions for this ‘22 catcher.

Throw: 69 mph from behind the plate. Throws on a line too.  
Defensive Projection: Catcher.

6/27/18
Two-way prospect. Works with a slower paced tempo on the bump. Creates good direction down the mound landing on line and finishing towards home plate. Long, slinging arm action through a high-¾ slot. Tosses an easy, 67-72 mph fastball with some slight cut to it. Breaking ball isn’t a big breaker but has enough depth and action to miss barrels at 64-65 mph. Changeup was one of the better ones we saw on the day. Maintains arm speed to the offering that has late sink and action to both sides of the plate. Worked out behind the dish and in the infield, showing an above average skill set at both. Feet work well behind the dish. Actions are fluid and efficient. Exchange skills are above average for class. Put the ball on the bag regularly in workout. At third base he shows the frame for the spot with above average athleticism and ball skills. Looks athletic and comfortable over there. Likely continues to play both spots. A righty swinger that starts in a tall stance. Simple load followed by a level path to contact. Handsy hitter with a bit more strength than speed to stroke with some barrel whip in there. Contact type bat with flashes of gap abilities.
60-yard dash: 7.4
Pop Times: 2.00-2.12
Catcher Velocity: 65
Infield Velocity: 68
Exit Velocity: 71

Scouting Report: 5-foot-9, 145-pound projectable body frame. At third base he has adequate footwork approaching ground balls, transitioning into his throws. Moves well laterally to cover good ground at the position. From behind the plate he has good footwork and offers a quick release on his throws down to second base. Throws with an ideal catcher’s arm action and recorded pop times between 2.27-2.35, reaching a top velocity of 61 mph. Right-handed hitter starts from a slightly closed stance. Has a short, fluid load with his hands moving to his back shoulder and finishes his swing with a two-handed follow through. Showed the ability to use the whole field during his round of batting practice while reaching a top exit velocity of 65 mph and ran a 7.60 60-yard dash. On the mound he has a slower paced windup, using a straight up and down leg lift and lands in a straight line at foot strike. Uses minimal effort and finishes in good direction with his  momentum carrying toward home plate. Throws with a clean arm action, using average arm speed through a ¾ slot. His fastball shows arm-side run at times between 68-70 mph. His curveball has gradual, tight sink on an 11/5 plane between 60-63 mph.