80
Velocity (max)
3/05/23
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
3B
Blake
Straub
Our Lady of Providence (HS) • IN
6' 0" • 175LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: Midwest Canes 2026
6' 0" • 175LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: Midwest Canes 2026
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
77 - 79
Velo Range
3/05/23
1885
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/23
Changeup
68.6 - 70.1
Velo Range
3/12/23
1497
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/23
Curveball
62 - 65
Velo Range
3/05/23
2255
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/23
Slider
62.5 - 65
Velo Range
7/19/22
1845
Spin Rate (avg)
7/19/22
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
3/12/23
86.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/12/23
296
Distance (max)
3/12/23
67
Sweet Spot %
7/19/22
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
7/19/22
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
7/19/22
10.6
Rot. Acc (max)
7/19/22
-
Hard Hit %
-
60
4.21
30-yd
3/12/23
1.81
10-yd
3/12/23
17.1
Run speed (max)
3/12/23
79
INF Velo
3/12/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
296
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
107
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
5.1
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
239
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
190
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.8
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Evansville Preseason ID
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
86.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
107
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.2
Exit Velocity (max)
71.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
190
Distance (avg)
239
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
69.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1857
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2205
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1393
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1661
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
21.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1912
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1845
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Evansville Preseason ID
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
77.0 - 78.3
Velo Range
74.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,979
Spin Rate (max)
1,885
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
64.2
Velocity (max)
63.1 - 64.2
Velo Range
60.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,324
Spin Rate (max)
2,255
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.1
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 70.1
Velo Range
67.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,589
Spin Rate (max)
1,497
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.5
Velocity (max)
76.9 - 79.0
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,999
Spin Rate (max)
1,830
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
65.1
Velocity (max)
62.4 - 64.7
Velo Range
60.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,240
Spin Rate (max)
2,154
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.4
Velocity (max)
66.5 - 67.4
Velo Range
64.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,293
Spin Rate (max)
1,262
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 19, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
74.0 - 77.7
Velo Range
74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,010
Spin Rate (max)
1,661
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.2
Velocity (max)
59.7 - 63.2
Velo Range
60.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,018
Spin Rate (max)
1,912
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
65.8
Velocity (max)
62.5 - 65.0
Velo Range
61.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,019
Spin Rate (max)
1,845
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.2
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.21
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.21
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.16
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.40
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 19, 2022
Swift
1.81
10-yd
4.16
30-yd
7.40
60-yd
18.9
Run speed (max)
8.1
Run Speed (avg)
1.38
RSi (max)
1.38
RSi (avg)
1,234
Jump Power (max)
21.6
Jump Height (max)
21.6
Jump Height (avg)
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Position Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Sturdy build
Delivery: Slow-tempo delivery. Moves with intent from the top of a strong balance point. Sits in the back leg & rotates into heel-strike. Balanced, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action from a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Slight ASR - avg FB command T1979, 1885 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Gradual sweeping action T2324, 2255 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Some sink - abv avg feel for zone T1589, 1497 average rpm.
Position Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Sturdy build
Hit: RHH. Wider, balanced stance. Compact upper body load w/ short stride. Barrel works level through the hitting zone w/ some bat-speed. Gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86.5 mph. 296' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph.Some quickness in the arm, slinger-type arm action. Ball comes from a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Avg feet that work under control. Plays w/ high hips. Hands are soft w/ feel for a quick exchange. Avg body control.
Position Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Sturdy frame.
Delivery: Sits into the back hip at the top of a strong balance point. Rotational lower half that tends to lose direction. Early hand break. Slightly open landing w/ an upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action that coes from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. ASR at times w/ below avg FB command. T1999, 1830 average rpm.
CB: 62-65 mph. Gradual action w/ slurvey shape. Feel to land for strikes. T2240, 2154 average rpm.
CH: 67-67 mph. T1293, 1262 average rpm.
Blake Straub, Our Lady of Providence, 2026, IN
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot, 170-pound solid frame.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Begins in a balanced stance with a tight compact load, then uses a short stride. Raw bat speed. Balanced finish, short simple swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 83.2 mph exit velocity, average 71.1 mph. 69.0 mph bat speed average. 20.7 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, developing footwork, fluid exchange. Solid.
Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot.
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, longer clean arm action. Tall balance point, lands square, a clean balanced finish.
FB: 74-78 T 79 mph. (Max spin 2010; Avg 1650). Feel accuracy.
CB: 60-63 mph. Tight action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2018; Avg 1912).
SL: 62-65 mph. (Max spin 2018; Avg 1844).