85
Velocity (max)
3/13/21
CLASS OF 2023
1B
1B
Blake
Sabau
Spalding University
Crown Point (HS) • IN
6' 2" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: 5 Star Great Lakes
Crown Point (HS) • IN
6' 2" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: 5 Star Great Lakes
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
81 - 84
Velo Range
3/13/21
2285
Spin Rate (avg)
3/13/21
Changeup
69 - 71
Velo Range
8/14/21
1552
Spin Rate (avg)
3/13/21
Curveball
68 - 71
Velo Range
3/13/21
1814
Spin Rate (avg)
3/13/21
Slider
68 - 71
Velo Range
8/14/21
1524
Spin Rate (avg)
8/14/21
Positional Tools
Hitting
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Pitching
2021
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
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).
2187
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.
26.8
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).
69.1
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).
1814
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).
69.1
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).
1444
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.2
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).
1524
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).
5 Star Great Lakes Scout Day
Aug 14, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
82.4
Velocity (max)
79.7 - 82.2
Velo Range
78.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,208
Spin Rate (max)
2,078
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.4
Velocity (max)
68.4 - 69.9
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,593
Spin Rate (max)
1,524
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.1
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 71.0
Velo Range
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,351
Spin Rate (max)
1,337
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Preseason Preview
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.6
Velocity (max)
80.6 - 83.7
Velo Range
80.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,399
Spin Rate (max)
2,285
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.6
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 70.2
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,911
Spin Rate (max)
1,814
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.5
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 69.3
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,744
Spin Rate (max)
1,552
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
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Blake Sabau, Crown Point, 2023, IN
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pound lean build.
Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, moderate arm action. Athletic balance point, a clean finish.
FB: T82. 80-82 mph. (Max spin 2208; Avg 2078). Arm side accuracy, running action.
CH: 69-71 mph. Consistent arm side control, fading action.
SL: 68-71 mph. Late action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 1593; Avg 1524).
Blake Sabau, crown point, 2023, IN
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pound projectable lean frame.
Arm: High slot.
Pitching: Tilt-and-topple delivery, some effort. Good arm speed, short arm action. Consistent balance point, uphill shoulders.
FB: T85. 81-84 mph. (Max spin 2399; Avg 2284). Hard movement.
CB: 68-71 mph. Very consistent command, swing and miss action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1910; Avg 1814).
CH: 67-69 mph. Low in the zone control, tailing action.