22.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/12/23
CLASS OF 2024
C
1B
Keaton
Blessing
Churubusco (HS) • IN
6-0 • 180LBS • R/R
Travel Team: Indiana Chargers Black 17u
6-0 • 180LBS • R/R
Travel Team: Indiana Chargers Black 17u
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Best Of Stats
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
6/12/23
21.6
Rot. Acc (max)
6/12/23
-
Hard Hit %
89.4
Exit Velocity (max)
3/12/22
75.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/12/23
287
Distance (max)
3/12/22
86
Sweet Spot %
6/12/23
7.63
60
6/12/23
-
30-yd
1.75
10-yd
6/12/23
17.4
Run speed (max)
6/12/23
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
76
C Velo
6/12/23
2.12 - 2.30
Pop Time
6/12/23
Fastball
79.9
Velocity (max)
6/12/23
79.2 - 79.7
Velo Range
6/12/23
1641
Spin Rate (avg)
6/12/23
Changeup
70.7 - 73.2
Velo Range
6/12/23
1388
Spin Rate (avg)
6/12/23
Curveball
71.2 - 72.5
Velo Range
6/12/23
1653
Spin Rate (avg)
6/12/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.12 - 2.30
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.46
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.26 - 2.37
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.6
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).
89.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
279
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
147
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.5
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).
89.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
287
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
204
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.7
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.
Northeast Indiana Open
Jun 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
75.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
154
Distance (avg)
279
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason Preview
Mar 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.0
Exit Velocity (max)
74.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
137
Distance (avg)
239
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason Preview
Mar 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.4
Exit Velocity (max)
73.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
204
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.0
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.9
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.
64.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.4
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.
Northeast Indiana Open
Jun 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
67.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason Preview
Mar 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
66.5
Bat Speed (max)
64.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason Preview
Mar 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
61.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
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).
1641
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.
20.6
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).
71.8
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).
1653
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).
72.2
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).
1388
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).
Northeast Indiana Open
Jun 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.9
Velocity (max)
79.2 - 79.7
Velo Range
77.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,756
Spin Rate (max)
1,641
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
72.7
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 72.5
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,710
Spin Rate (max)
1,653
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.2
Velocity (max)
70.7 - 73.2
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,508
Spin Rate (max)
1,388
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
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
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.63
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.
Preseason Preview
Mar 11, 2023
Swift
7.82
60-yd
15.7
Run speed (max)
2.34
RSi (max)
2.02
RSi (avg)
1,442
Jump Power (max)
23.6
Jump Height (max)
23.6
Jump Height (avg)
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Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Sturdy frame
Delivery: Simple delivery. Moderate balance point with a drop-and-drive down the mound. Shoulders land open. Upright, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: ASR with AVG command.
CB: Slurvey.
CH: Gradual sink.
ATH: 7.63 runner in the 60. 1.75 10 yard split
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Sturdy frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open stance. Controlled load with a short stride. Long, level swing with a pull side approach.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Short arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.12-2.30 pop times. Average footwork, soft hands, quick exchange. Wide setup with abv avg receiving skills.
ATH: 7.63 runner in the 60. 1.75 in the 10 yard split.
Position Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Sturdy build
Hit: RHH. Balanced, open stance. Controlled load with a hover type stride. Level swing with a pull side approach.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 74.8 mph. 239' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Short arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.22-2.26 pop times. Inconsistent footwork, soft hands, natural exchange. Wide setup with solid receiving skills.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.
Keaton Blessing, Churubusco, 2024, IN
Position: C/1B
Body: 6-foot, 190-pound sturdy build.
Hit: (RHH) Raw. Begins in an open stance with a controlled tight load, then uses a leg kick. Raw bat speed. Level finish, level swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 73.6 mph. 61.4 mph bat speed average. 20.7 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.26-2.37 pop times. Consistent hands, choppy footwork, natural exchange. Raw. Wide setup.
Arm: 72 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.46 (60-yard).