86
Velocity (max)
6/21/24
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
1B
Easton
Blankenship
Williamsville (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 190.7LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Top Tier Springfield Americans
6' 0" • 190.7LBSR/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Top Tier Springfield Americans
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
84 - 85
Velo Range
6/21/24
2336
Spin Rate (avg)
8/06/24
Changeup
76 - 79
Velo Range
3/10/24
1964
Spin Rate (avg)
3/10/24
Curveball
61 - 63
Velo Range
3/13/22
1947
Spin Rate (avg)
3/13/22
Slider
72 - 77
Velo Range
8/06/24
2374
Spin Rate (avg)
8/06/24
87.4
Exit Velocity (max)
3/10/24
78.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/10/24
276
Distance (max)
3/10/24
75
Sweet Spot %
3/13/22
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
3/13/22
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
3/10/24
10.8
Rot. Acc (max)
3/10/24
-
Hard Hit %
8.01
60
3/13/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
80
INF Velo
3/10/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
2022
2021
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Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.39
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.01
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
10.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.92
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.0
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.
7.7
Hitting
2024
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
276
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
168
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.8
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).
86.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
275
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
181
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.6
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.
Evansville Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.4
Exit Velocity (max)
78.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
168
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Madison Preseason ID
Mar 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
181
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.6
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.
22.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.0
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.
Evansville Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Madison Preseason ID
Mar 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
66.6
Bat Speed (max)
65.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.6
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).
2287
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.
27.7
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.5
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).
1964
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).
73.7
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).
2364
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
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).
1830
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.
24.7
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).
61.7
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).
1947
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).
67.6
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).
1691
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).
62.8
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).
2066
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).
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.8
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 84.5
Velo Range
80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,508
Spin Rate (max)
2,336
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
77.8
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 76.7
Velo Range
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,470
Spin Rate (max)
2,374
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Evansville Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
82.7
Velocity (max)
80.7 - 82.3
Velo Range
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,217
Spin Rate (max)
2,148
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
73.6
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 73.1
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,253
Spin Rate (max)
2,253
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.8
Velocity (max)
76.0 - 78.8
Velo Range
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,080
Spin Rate (max)
1,964
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Madison Preseason ID
Mar 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
75.1
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 74.8
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,956
Spin Rate (max)
1,830
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
62.6
Velocity (max)
60.8 - 62.6
Velo Range
59.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,036
Spin Rate (max)
1,947
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
64.6
Velocity (max)
61.5 - 64.1
Velo Range
60.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,178
Spin Rate (max)
2,066
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.3
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 68.1
Velo Range
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,822
Spin Rate (max)
1,691
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
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.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Madison Preseason ID
Mar 13, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2024
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.3
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
56.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
63.48
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Easton Blankenship, Williamsville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic, sturdy frame
Delivery: Comfortable tempo with a higher balance point. Sinks into back hip down the mound, gets moderate distance. Good scapular separation with even shoulders down the slope. Lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action from an over the top slot. Clean arm swing.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Sinker T2217, 2148 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Sharp, future out pitch T2253, 2253 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Arm side run T2080, 1964 average rpm.
Easton Blankenship, Williamsville (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic, sturdy frame
Hit: RHH. Sets up in a tall, narrow stance with feet open. Small load with a hover stride to get separation. Drops hands in load with quick, athletic swing. Twitchy hitter. Rotational athlete with quick hands. 69.6 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 78.4 mph. 276' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Quick arm action from an over the top slot.
Defense: Comfortable mover with confident hands. Moderate exchange.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Evenly distributed weight.
Delivery: Controlled tempo throughout, slight drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line with a square landing foot.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm-swing into a high 3/4 release point.
FB: T75.1, 73.6-74.8 mph. Generally straight, some life to the arm-side at times. T1955, 1829 average rpm.
CB: 60.8-62.6 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, downer break. T2035, 1946 average rpm.
SL: 61.5-64.1 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T2177, 2065 average rpm.
CH: 67.1-68.1 mph. Fades to the arm-side, some feel and kept down. T1821, 1691 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Closed, balanced stride. Controlled load. Small stride. Knob to the ball with postural tilt. Lagging barrel. Backside of the field approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short draw, high slot, quick to hand up.
Defense: Showed feel for the bag, hands work above average actions.
Run: 8.01 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds.
Defense: Moves methodically laterally. Hands are soft, exchange is clean.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. Short arm action from an over the top slot. Throws were accurate with carry.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide base, tall stance. Rotational, repeatable swing, that has strength. Swing is slightly uphill and to the pull side.
Power: 69.00 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive hitter with a pull approach and potential for power with added strength
Run: 8.92 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery. Square landing and stays inline.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action with over the top release. Arm is strong and will continue to improve velocity with added strength
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Straight fastball that plays down in the zone
CB: 55-57 mph. 12/6 action that is sharp breaking and down in the zone.
CH: 58-61 mph. Straight change with near fastball armspeed.