Drew
Blankenship

09.23.17 - 5-foot-9, 160-pound frame. The right-handed hitter starts from a balanced, crouched stance. Smooth load back, short stride, flat path with line drive power, loose finish, and an exit velocity of 86 mph. During the game he hammered a hanging changeup foul down the left field line and just missed a fastball when he popped up to third base on a full swing. On the infield, Blankenship has fluid footwork with soft hands and clean exchange. Accurate throws from a high-¾ slot with a long arm swing across the infield at 77 mph.

07.18.17 - Blankenship is a two-way player, standing 5-foot-9, 160-pounds, with a medium frame. On the mound, the right-hander works from an over the top slot with a short, quick arm stroke. His fastball ranges from 74-77 mph. He throws a 12-6 curveball with short, late break at 61 mph. His changeup came in at 72-73 mph. Offensively, the right-handed hitter starts from a neutral, balanced stance. Loads back smooth as he slightly tilts his shoulders, short stride, flat hand-path with a loose finish of the barrel. On Defense, Blankenship has average hands, deliberate footwork and a longer exchange.