Super 60 Spotlight: Blake Robertson

2/11/17

A 6-foot-4, 183-pound frame,  very long limbs and wiry strength with plenty of room to add size and strength. Offensively, a left-handed hitter, line drive approach, showed pop to all fields. Hits from a slightly open, knock-kneed, balanced set-up. Short and flat to the ball, high finish, shows bat speed and hand strength. Consistently found barrel and created backspin, 89 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.12 laser-timed 60. Defensively, shows soft hands, and some athletic actions. Throws from a high-3/4 slot, low effort, 78 mph across the infield with accuracy.  

5/31/17

A lean 6-foot-4, 185-pound frame with room to add size and strength, very projectable. Works from an abbreviated, up-tempo wind up with a short leg kick that he repeats well. Throws with a full and fluid arm circle, high-3/4 slot, loose. Fastball sat 82-84 at this event but has been up to 87 mph. Slider shows short cutting action with occasional depth, 77-79 mph. Changeup shows consistent sink and fade, 76-77 mph. Both off speed pitches thrown with full arm speed. In the game, had a quick and clean inning filling up the strike zone with all three pitches. 

A lean 6-foot-4, 185-pound projectable frame. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from a slightly open, relaxed, upright set-up. Uses a short leg with a moderate stride, flat path through contact, wiry strength. In BP, shows a middle to opposite field, flat approach, pull on the ground, hit some balls very hard, 89 mph exit velo. Runs a 6.91 60. At third base, shows elite hands and improving footwork that has become above average. Throws from multiple slots with ease, 79 mph across the diamond, some accuracy. Athletic enough to play first base and the outfield effectively as well, 82 mph throws. In the game, was 1-for-2 with a single and a missile at the second baseman.