Spotlight: Uncommitted 2022 Blake Pesante
January 15, 2021
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Blake Pesante
Class of 2022 / 2B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: 2BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: St. Marys RykenState: MD
- Summer Team: Indiana Prospects
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Height: 5-10Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
89
Max FB
(07/14/21)
83 - 89
FB
(07/14/21)
67 - 73
CB
(07/14/21)
72 - 76
CH
(07/14/21)
72 - 75
SL
(01/10/21)
Position
6.87
60-yard
(06/26/19)
84
INF Velo
(06/26/19)
92
Exit Velo
(06/24/20)
4.00
H-1st
(01/26/19)
Trackman - Fastball
84.9
Velocity (max)
(01/10/21)
82.8 - 84.4
Velo Range
(01/10/21)
81.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(01/10/21)
2237
Spin Rate (max)
(06/24/20)
2114
Spin Rate (avg)
(01/10/21)
IVB (max)
(06/24/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/24/20)
HM (max)
(06/24/20)
HM (avg)
(06/24/20)
Extension (avg)
(01/10/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(01/10/21)
Spin Score (max)
(06/24/20)
Zone %
(01/10/21)
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 10, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84.9
Velo Range
82.8 - 84.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.7
Spin Rate (max)
2228
Spin Rate (avg)
2114
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Top Prospect Games West
Jun 24, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84.9
Velo Range
79.8 - 83.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.5
Spin Rate (max)
2237
Spin Rate (avg)
2102
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.5
Velocity (max)
(06/24/20)
66.3 - 69.1
Velo Range
(01/10/21)
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(01/10/21)
2197
Spin Rate (max)
(06/24/20)
1997
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/24/20)
IVB (max)
(01/10/21)
IVB (avg)
(01/10/21)
HM (max)
(01/10/21)
HM (avg)
(01/10/21)
Extension (avg)
(01/10/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/24/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/24/20)
Zone %
(01/10/21)
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 10, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
69.1
Velo Range
66.3 - 69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.7
Spin Rate (max)
1954
Spin Rate (avg)
1937
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Top Prospect Games West
Jun 24, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
69.5
Velo Range
65.6 - 69
Eff Velocity (avg)
65
Spin Rate (max)
2197
Spin Rate (avg)
1997
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.8
Velocity (max)
(01/10/21)
71.5 - 74.8
Velo Range
(01/10/21)
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(01/10/21)
2273
Spin Rate (max)
(01/10/21)
2268
Spin Rate (avg)
(01/10/21)
IVB (max)
(01/10/21)
IVB (avg)
(01/10/21)
HM (max)
(01/10/21)
HM (avg)
(01/10/21)
Extension (avg)
(01/10/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(01/10/21)
Spin Score (max)
(01/10/21)
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 10, 2021
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
74.8
Velo Range
71.5 - 74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.2
Spin Rate (max)
2273
Spin Rate (avg)
2268
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Top Prospect Games West
Jun 24, 2020
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
72.7
Velo Range
71.5 - 72.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.5
Spin Rate (max)
1846
Spin Rate (avg)
1768
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.0
Velocity (max)
(01/10/21)
66.5 - 71.8
Velo Range
(01/10/21)
68.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(01/10/21)
1970
Spin Rate (max)
(01/10/21)
1812
Spin Rate (avg)
(01/10/21)
IVB (max)
(01/10/21)
IVB (avg)
(01/10/21)
HM (max)
(01/10/21)
HM (avg)
(01/10/21)
Extension (avg)
(01/10/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(01/10/21)
Spin Score (max)
(01/10/21)
Zone %
(01/10/21)
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 10, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
72
Velo Range
66.5 - 71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
68.1
Spin Rate (max)
1970
Spin Rate (avg)
1812
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
(01/10/21)
89.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/24/20)
265
Distance (avg)
(06/24/20)
348
Distance (max)
(06/24/20)
Hard Hit %
(01/10/21)
Sweet Spot %
(06/24/20)
Line Drive %
(01/10/21)
Fly Ball %
(06/24/20)
Ground Ball %
(01/10/21)
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 10, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
92.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
88.5
Distance (avg)
182
Distance (max)
291
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games West
Jun 24, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
89.1
Distance (avg)
265
Distance (max)
348
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
(01/10/21)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
(01/10/21)
78.9
Bat Speed (max)
(01/10/21)
75.6
Bat Speed (avg)
(01/10/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/24/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(01/10/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(01/10/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(01/10/21)
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 10, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.1
Hand Speed (avg)
22.5
Bat Speed (max)
78.9
Bat Speed (avg)
75.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games West
Jun 24, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
20.5
Bat Speed (max)
72.1
Bat Speed (avg)
69.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(06/24/20)
Rise+
(06/24/20)
Sink+
(01/10/21)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(06/24/20)
Sweep+
(01/10/21)
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
(01/10/21)
Sweep+
(01/10/21)
Videos
(1/10/21)
(6/24/20)
(6/24/20)
Player News
- Uncommitted Seniors - Dec 8, 2021
- MD/DE Top 10 Uncommitted 2022 Middle Infielders - Oct 22, 2021
- MD/DE Top 10 Uncommitted 2022 Right-Handed Pitchers - Oct 19, 2021
- MD/DE Top 20 Uncommitted 2022's - Oct 13, 2021
- 2021 Preseason All-PBR Maryland Second Team - Mar 10, 2021
- MD/DE Top Uncommitted 2022 Right-Handed Pitchers - Oct 28, 2020
- MD/DE Top Uncommitted 2022 Middle Infielders - Oct 21, 2020
- Maryland Top 25 Uncommitted 2022's - Oct 7, 2020
- Top Prospect Games West: Middle Infield Analysis - Aug 24, 2020
- Top Prospect Games West: Pitcher Analysis Part 2 - Aug 19, 2020
- Top Prospect Games West: Two-way Standouts - Jul 27, 2020
- MD 2022 Rankings Positional Breakdown: Middle Infield - Apr 21, 2020
- 2020 Preseason All-PBR Maryland Underclass Team - Mar 18, 2020
- Spring Forward: Two-Way Players to Watch in 2020 - Jan 14, 2020
- Top Prospect Games West: Middle Infield Analysis - Jul 19, 2019
- Top Prospect Games West: Pitcher Analysis - Jul 18, 2019
- Top Prospect Games West: Rapid Reaction - Jul 3, 2019
- Top Prospect Games West Player Spotlight: Blake Pesante - Jun 19, 2019
- VA/DC Freshman Free Showcase: IF Analysis - Mar 14, 2019
- VA/DC Freshman Free Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 13, 2019
- VA/DC Podcast Ep 12: Frosh Free Reaction / Procase Preview - Feb 8, 2019
- Rapid Reaction: VA/DC Freshman Free Showcase - Jan 30, 2019
- VA/DC Freshman Free Showcase: Superlatives - Jan 29, 2019
- VA/DC Freshmen Free Showcase: Statistical Release - Jan 28, 2019
OTHER CLASS OF 2022 PLAYERS SPOTLIGHTS
Scouting Report
Maryland Top Prospect Games West
Body: 5’10’’, 175 pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Hits from a balanced, slightly open stance at the plate with a smooth back load and toe-tap in stride. Cocks hands some to initiate the swing and stays short to with quick hands and fast bat speed through the zone. Showed an uphill swing path with great extension through contact and stays behind the ball with a strong two-handed finish. Uses the lower half well with fluid hip rotation and maintains balance throughout the swing.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Solid gap-to-gap approach with some present power to the pull-side.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Throws with shorter arm action from a high three-quarter slot. Ball showed carry across the diamond.
Defense: Controlled approach and plays with active feet. Presents the glove early and plays low to the ground. Works through the ball fielding it out in front with two hands funneling to the body. Quick glove tap in exchange. Athletic, smooth actions overall, soft hands and plays with confidence.
Run: 7.06 60-yard time.
Delivery: Side-step wind-up and high leg kick to a tall balance position. Quick, long kick-out stride down the mound with strong lower half drive. Clean hand separation and lands in-line with the plate. Gets extension over the front side. Full follow-through and upright finish falling slightly towards first base.
Arm Action: RH. Throws with long, loose arm action from a high three-quarter slot with light effort. Really quick arm speed generated through release.
FB: T85 mph, 81-84 mph. Arm-side run evident on two-seamer with an average spin rate of 2106 rpm per TrackMan.
CB: 65-69 mph. Big 12/6 shape with an average spin rate of 1997 rpm per TrackMan.
SL: 72-73 mph. Showed more 11/5 shape.
MD Top Prospect Games West
Strong, athletic body type and 5’9’’, 165 pound frame. Hits from a balanced, slightly open stance at the plate with a wider base. Smooth back load creating some hand separation and a front toe-tap. Strong lower half involvement and good balance in the box. Short, direct, uphill swing path, quick hands and fast bat speed. Nice extension through contact with a one-handed finish. Gap-to-gap type hitter with some pop. Recorded an 89 mph exit velocity. Athletic and moves very well in the infield. Showed range and a nice controlled approach. Presents the glove well and works through the ball fielding it out in front with soft hands. Showed quick footwork and clean exchanges. Throws with longer arm action from a high three-quarter slot at 84 mph across the diamond. Smooth, clean actions on double play feeds and slow rollers. Also showed the ability to change arm angles and throw with accuracy. Ran a 6.87 60-yard time. Up-tempo side-step wind-up and leg kick into a tall balance point. Strong lower half drive off the rubber and good extension. Gets over front side and lands square to the plate with an athletic finish. Clean hand separation and throws with long, loose, arm action from a high three-quarter slot with easy effort. Creates very quick arm speed through release and the ball explodes out of the hand. Fastball sat 79-83 mph and touched 84 mph. Breaking ball was 66-68 mph with hard 11/5 shape. Changeup showed nice late fade and slider was 71 mph with tight spin.
Athletic body type and 5'9'' 165 pound frame with some projection to it. Controlled wind-up and leg kick into a compact balance position. Strong down-to-out lower half drive. Lands square to the plate with an athletic finish and slight recoil. Long, loose, whippy arm action with fast arm speed through release. Fastball sat 80-83 mph and breaking ball showed tight spin and sharp 11/5 break at times at 60-62 mph. Change-up was 68-71 mph. Worked 4 innings allowing 2 runs (1 earned) on 3 hits, 2 walks, and struck out 3. Made big pitches when he needed and showed competitiveness and poise throughout on the mound.
VA/DC Freshmen Free Showcase
Pesante is 5-9 with an athletic frame the has projection to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open, wide athletic stance, short stride online, short smooth load back good rhythm. Hips are violent and rotate completely, shifts weight a little forward during hip rotation. Quick to the ball, keeps hands inside, barrel has a bit of whip through contact, good extension, slightly uphill path, strength at contact, showed good approach working gap to gap with power potential, exit velocity 86. At short rounds ball and fields with a good wide base and soft hands. Works through the ball to a quick clean exchange throws from a lower 3/4 arm slot with a short arm action infield velocity 78. Ran a 4.0 home to first. On the mound throws from a 3/4 arm slot with a shorter loose arm action that is very quick, throws with some effort, shoulders are uphill and closed, lands slightly open with an athletic finish and some recoil. Fastball was 79 to 83 with some late run. Changeup was 67-69 with some arm speed and late fade to it. Curveball was 61-63 with good arm speed and sharp 10/4 break.