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Velocity (max)
CLASS OF 2016
RHP
1B
Michael
Blanchard
Old Dominion
Nansemond River (HS) • VA
6' 7" • 200LBS
L/R • 26yr 10mo
Nansemond River (HS) • VA
6' 7" • 200LBS
L/R • 26yr 10mo
Rankings
2016 National
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2016 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
80 - 81
Velo Range
2/22/15
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Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
72 - 75
Velo Range
2/22/15
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Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
68 - 69
Velo Range
2/22/15
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Spin Rate (avg)
82
Exit Velocity (max)
2/22/15
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Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
75
INF Velo
2/22/15
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OF Velo
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C Velo
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Pop Time
Positional Tools
2015
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Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.28
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2015
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2016 All-PBR VA/DC Team - Jul 1, 2016
- VHSL 5A All-State Team - Jun 23, 2016
- VHSL State Tournament Scoreboard - Jun 12, 2016
- 5A State Tournament Preview - Jun 9, 2016
- Updated VA/DC All-State Watch List - Jun 3, 2016
- Daily Roundup: May 31 - May 31, 2016
- VHSL 5A South Region Preview - May 30, 2016
- Daily Roundup: May 26 - May 26, 2016
- Mid-Year All-State Watch List - May 5, 2016
- Daily Roundup: April 26 - Apr 27, 2016
- Daily Roundup: April 15 - Apr 16, 2016
- Daily Roundup: April 6 - Apr 7, 2016
- No. 18 Hickory Offense Explodes - Mar 23, 2016
- VA/DC 2016 Pre-Season All-State Watch List - Mar 16, 2016
- Potential Risers in the VA/DC 2016 Rankings - Feb 15, 2016
- 2016 Season Preview: Nansemond River - Feb 10, 2016
- Highlights From 2015 Pre-Season Showcases - Feb 5, 2016
- OF Wil Davis Commits to Anderson - Nov 6, 2015
- Michael Blanchard commits to Old Dominion - May 11, 2015
Comments
2.22.15 Blanchard has a lanky 6-foot-6 frame. He has smooth drop and drive delivery and throws from a low three-quarters arm slot. His arm action is long and loose and he has a quick armstroke that allows him to generate easy velocity. His shoulders are level and slightly closed and he strides out on line before landing square and coming to an athletic finish. Blanchard’s fastball sat at 81, touching 82, with heavy, late sink to it and he commanded the pitch well. His slider had late downer action with decent armspeed and ran 68-69. His change-up was very good and he commanded it well. It was thrown with full armspeed and armside run to it, coming in 72-75. Hit from a tall and balanced stance. Smooth load back with a short and simple stride. Lower half showed good drive to the baseball. Balance was maintained throughout entire swing. Bat was quick through the zone with good extension. Had a good approach to the round. Very simple and low maintenance swing that should consistently spray line drives to all parts of the field. In the field he threw from a high ¾ arm slot with a Positional Velocity of 75 mph. Throws had some accuracy. Footwork was clean, but was slow and on heels at times. Exchanges were all clean.
11/9/2014: Blanchard stands a lanky 6-foot-6 and has a projectable frame. He throws from a low three quarters slot and has a long, loose arm action that allows him to generate velocity with easy effort. Hs mechanics are smooth and he stays online throughout his delivery to a complete follow through. Blanchard’s fastball has heavy running action on it and was 80-82 on the day. He threw a slider that had tight spin and late break that was 72. Blanchard’s slider has plus potential as he gets stronger and the ball bites more. He also flashed a change-up at 73.
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