Yadier
Blanco

Yadier Blanco: C/OF, (2027) Bishop Hendricken, RI. 5-foot-9, 155-pound athletic lean frame. Projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. (72.3 mph bat speed average). (18.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a narrow tall stance with a controlled small load, then used a small stride. Bat speed is  quick, has a loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Created loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 70 mph during throw downs; had a natural transfer, developing sure hands, and developing consistent footwork. produced pop times of 2.09-2.09. Clean setup. Used a high ¾ slot with a short arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Recorded a time of 7.38 in the 60-yard dash. 

Yadier Blanco: C/SS, (2027) Bishop Hendricken, RI. 5-foot-9, 140-pound. (65.0 mph bat speed average). (19.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a quick load, then uses a small leg kick. Has efficient bat speed, simple upward swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 66 mph; had consistent footwork, sure hands, and a natural transfer. recorded pop times of 2.16-2.19. Quiet setup with some flexibility. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action.  (Max spin ; Avg ).

Yadier Blanco: C/SS, (2027) Bishop Hendricken, RI. 5-foot-8, 140-pound athletic slim frame. Athletic projectable at the plate, Blanco had an exit velocity of 81 mph. (63.6 mph bat speed average). (19.4 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a rhythmic load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Bat speed was electric, used a loose level swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Pull side approach. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 65 mph; has soft hands, athletic quick feet, and a twitchy transfer. recorded pop times of 2.31-2.41. Some flexibility and staggered setup. Used a short quick arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.69. 

Exit Velocity: 81 mph

Arm Velocity: 65 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.69

Yadier Blanco: C/SS, (2027) Undecided, RI. 5-foot-7, 133-pound athletic projectable frame. Above average at the plate, Blanco was ranked 3rd with an exit velocity of 80 mph.Started in an athletic tall stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Bat speed is quick, exhibits a loose upward swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Up the middle line drive approach. Projectable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 64 mph; has smooth feet, soft hands, and a natural exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. While catching, he made throws to second at velocities up to 62 mph; has soft hands, smooth feet, and a clean transfer. he produced a pop time of 2.50-2.59. Some flexibility and athletic setup. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short arm action and a high ¾ slot. Recorded a time of 7.64 in the 60-yard dash. 

Exit Velocity: 80 mph

Arm Velocity: 64 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.64

Yadier Blanco: C/SS, (2027) Bishop Hendricken, RI. 5-foot-6, 125-pound. Capable and raw during batting practice, Blanco recorded an exit velocity of 56 mph. (58.9 mph bat speed average). (17.6 mph hand speed average). Sets up in an open balanced stance and uses a closed stride. Had developing bat speed and a front foot finish. He found a few barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. While in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 61 mph. Behind the plate, showed a natural transfer, average developing feet, and developing hands. Showed a high ¾ slot with a consistent arm action.