Colorado 2020 Uncommitted Spotlight: Blake Rarog
October 2, 2019
Blake Rarog
Class of 2020 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: LegendState: CO
- Summer Team: Slammers
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Height: 5-10Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
1-28-18 - 5-foot-9, 175 pounds. Will be biggest riser out our the event and showcased how much skills have improved. Impressive arm-strength behind the dish at 76 mph which also led to the best pop-time at 1.85 off a coach. Right-handed hitter, Open stance, big leg kick trigger, solid balance. Short loose path, hands create bat speed, projectable traits at the plate. 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Righty on the mound and throws from an over-the-top arm angle, average arm speed. Toe lift to balance point with average effort leads to some rhythm and helps land in line. Straight fastball averages between 78-79 mph. Curve had sweeping 10/4 break, sits in the 67-68 range. Occasionally slows arm action down during changeup, averages 71 mph.
1-28-18 - 5-foot-9, 175 pounds. SS/C who bats right, throws right. Load and leg kick starts smooth, uphill swing. Strong lower half that generates gap-to-gap power. Produced a 84 mph exit velo off the tee. Smooth at shortstop, coming through the ball with soft hands and good lateral movement. Also has advanced catching skills. Beats the ball and is soft when receiving. Blocks ball well. Quick out of the crouch on throwdowns with an over-the-top arm slot. Quick glove-to-hand exchange. Pop-times were 1.85-1.98 off a coach. Arm velo was 76 mph. Ran a 4.35 home to first. Solid all-around player.
Videos
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Player News
- Preseason All-State Pitcher Analysis - Apr 17, 2019
- Preseason All-State Invitational Stats Posted - Mar 11, 2019
- Colorado Top Prospect Games Catcher Analysis - Aug 27, 2018
- Colorado Top Prospect Games Player Spotlight: 2020 C/SS Blake Rarog - Jul 19, 2018
- Biggest Risers in 2020 Colorado Rankings - May 2, 2018
- Underclass Invitational Catching Analysis - Feb 6, 2018
- Underclass Invitational Top Tools - Feb 1, 2018
- Underclass Invitational Stats Posted - Jan 29, 2018
- Colorado Insider: Underclass Invitational Revelations Part 2 - Feb 3, 2017
- Underclass Invitational Stats Posted - Jan 30, 2017
8-4-18 - 5-foot-9, 175-pound right hand hitting C/SS who ran a 7.00 60. Rarog was all over the field at the TPG. At the plate he hits from a back heavy crouched stance with a long stride and big leg kick on the swing. Shows good power to the pull side. Hands are quick through the zone producing an 85 mph exit velocity. Behind the plate he turned heads with his 1.92 pop-time and 78 mph arm. He has quick actions and a lighting quick release. In the field he uses his athleticism to cover ground at short and make hard plays look routine. His arm is high ¾ and played at 79 mph with accuracy.