John Blaine

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John Blaine: C/2B, (2023) Chelmsford, MA. 5-foot-10, 185-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's 93 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. (74.7 mph bat speed average). (23.0 mph hand speed average). Sets up in an athletic balanced stance then used a short stride. Has quick bat speed, simple uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls during the round. Gap to gap approach. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 72 mph; has smooth consistent feet, sure hands, and a clean transfer. had consistent pop times of 2.00-2.06. Clean setup. Showed a short arm action with a high ¾ slot. (Max spin ; Avg ).

John Blaine: C/2B, (2023) Chelmsford, MA. 5-foot-10, 185-pound athletic and projectable frame. Projectable in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 93 mph. (74.2 mph bat speed average). (22.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a tight load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was developing, showed a flat loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 73 mph; had a clean natural transfer, soft sure hands, and consistent developing footwork. he had a pop time of 2.01-2.06. Athletic clean setup with average flexibility. Used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

John Blaine, Chelmsford, 2023, MA

Position: C/2B

Body: 5-foot-10, 185-pound athletic and projectable frame.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a tight load, then used a small stride. Developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat loose swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach. 

Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 85.0 mph. 74.2 mph bat speed average. 22.3 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.01-2.06 pop times. Soft sure hands, consistent developing footwork, clean natural exchange. Projectable and capable. Average flexibility and athletic clean setup. 

Arm: 73 mph catcher velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Jack Blaine: C/2B, (2023) Chelmsford High School, MA. 5-foot-9, 150-pound. Solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph. Started in a wide open stance with a quick load, then used a closed stride. Had average bat speed, flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found a few barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 69 mph during throw downs; shows sure hands, a clean exchange, and consistent feet. Recorded pop times of 2.13-2.28. Had staggered setup. Decent accuracy to the bag, used a short arm action with a low ¾ slot. 

Scout Evaluation 

Jack Blaine, Chelmsford High School, 2023, MA

Position: C/2B

Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pound .

Hit: (RHH) Starts in a wide open stance with a quick load, then uses a closed stride. Average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat swing. Up the middle approach. 

Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 77.49 mph. 67.24 mph bat speed average. 21.04 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.13-2.28 pop times. Sure hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Solid. Had staggered setup. 

Arm: 69 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, low ¾ slot, decent accuracy.