5280 Spotlight Blake Young
February 5, 2021
5280 Spotlight
Another Future Game Team Member who has produced at the highest levels in Colorado Baseball and Nationally. The Santa Barbara commit was a pitcher's favorite as a Future Team Member. Mountain Vista and Slammers top catcher has great receiving skills and amazing POP of 1.90-1.96. ++ Footwork. Consistency at the plate. Demonstrated balance with middle of field approach. Explosive bat speed with potential for future power at collegiate level.
Today, we put the Spotlight on: Blake Young
Blake Young
Class of 2022 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 17 / POS: 3
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Mountain VistaState: CO
- Summer Team: Slammers Holzemer
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Height: 5-10Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Position
7.38
60-yard
(07/29/20)
1.90 - 1.96
Pop Time
(01/27/19)
72
C Velo
(01/27/19)
85
Exit Velo
(08/24/19)
4.29
H-1st
(01/26/20)
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
(08/01/20)
83.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
(08/01/20)
276
Distance (avg)
(08/01/20)
337
Distance (max)
(08/01/20)
Sweet Spot %
(08/01/20)
Line Drive %
(08/01/20)
Fly Ball %
(08/01/20)
Future Games Showcase (AR, OK, CO, Select 1)
Aug 1, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
89.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
83
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
337
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
(08/01/20)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
(08/01/20)
73.8
Bat Speed (max)
(08/01/20)
70.8
Bat Speed (avg)
(08/01/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(08/01/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(08/01/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(08/01/20)
Future Games Showcase (AR, OK, CO, Select 1)
Aug 1, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
21.3
Bat Speed (max)
73.8
Bat Speed (avg)
70.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Videos
(7/29/20)
Player News
- Rockies Scout Day: TrackMan Files (Pitching) - Oct 23, 2022
- Mile High Crosscheck - April 4-8 - Apr 10, 2022
- CO High School Power 25 Rankings (Preseason) - Mar 10, 2022
- Mile High Crosscheck: Week 2 Games - May 14, 2021
- Inside the Colorado 2022 State Rankings: Top Ranked Catchers - Apr 23, 2020
- Colorado Underclass Invite Quick Hits - Feb 5, 2020
- Colorado Underclass Invite: Top Statistical Performers - Jan 27, 2020
- Southern Colorado Games: Class of 2022 Day 2 - Sep 9, 2019
- Colorado Fall Championships Scout Blog - Sep 8, 2019
- Southern Colorado Games Stats Posted - Sep 3, 2019
- Updated Colorado 2022 Rankings - Jun 18, 2019
- Centennial State Games 2nd Half Scout Blog - Jun 14, 2019
- Colorado Underclass Invitational: Catchers Analysis - Feb 19, 2019
- 2019 Underclass Invitational Stats Posted - Jan 28, 2019
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5’10” 4.29
Run: 4.29 Home to 1st
Hit: RHH Shoulder width base, Minimal lower half load with a simple leg lift. Weight distribution is 50/50 at launch. Hands consistent and remain near back shoulder. Barrel has some movement, but gets to repeatable upright position. Aggressive rear side acceleration. Would benefit with development of balance throughout swing...very athletic. Path has some intentional lift and purpose. Demonstrated Bat Speed. Top Follow
Power: Can see potential for power as he progresses
Arm: Catcher Velo: 70 Pop 1.91 Great catch to release!
Defense: Good tilt positioning and movements blocking. Confident hands, quick feet and progression into throw. A Top 2022 Catcher to follow in state
A strong, stocky, 5-foot-10, 185-pounds, right-handed hitting catcher. Keeps it simple at the plate with a balanced setup, short leg kick timing trigger, hands load back and drop in an athletic fashion, smooth rhythm throughout. Hands are quick to the zone with a level barrel path, taps into strength of frame to generate hard contact, even on mishits. Good defensive catcher, receives the ball well, puts his body out there to block the ball.
1-27-19
Uncommitted. 5-foot-9, 170 pounds. Bats ands throws right. At the plate utilizes a wide, balanced stance, short stride. Load is straight back, and bat stays in the hitting zone with bottom hand finish. Lower half and upper in sync. Line drive hitter to both gaps. Ball jumped off bat in live round and Young has good power potential. Exit Velocity was 83 mph off a tee. Carries himself with confidence behind the dish. On throw downs has quick feet and strong arm for age. Pop-times were consistently under 1.95 with one 1.90 off a coach and was accurate to 2nd with a 72 mph arm velo. Showed soft hands with receiving and blocking, and has good lateral movement to both sides. Catcher to follow in Colorado's 2022 class.
Coming in at No.7, uncommitted. 5-foot-10, 180 pounds. Bats and throws right. Young has the chance to come in as a sophomore and start for a highly competitive Mountain Vista program. Young is athletic behind the dish, and already controls the game. Had in-between inning pop-times of 1.98 and 2.01. At past events was 1.9 off a coach on throw downs at 72 mph. Has gap to gap power with bat speed through the hitting zone. Moving forward in the always tough Continental League, Young has a chance to be one of the top catchers in the state.