22.4
Hand Speed (max)
7/28/21
CLASS OF 2024
OF
RHP
Blake
O'Brien
Kansas
St. Thomas Aquinas (HS) • KS
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Royals Scout Team
St. Thomas Aquinas (HS) • KS
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Royals Scout Team
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73.6
Bat Speed (max)
7/28/21
18
Rot. Acc (max)
7/28/21
18
Hard Hit %
7/27/22
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
7/27/22
81
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/27/22
327
Distance (max)
7/28/21
54
Sweet Spot %
7/28/21
6.94
60
7/28/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
80
INF Velo
7/29/20
92
OF Velo
7/27/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
88.9
Velocity (max)
7/27/22
85.3 - 87.8
Velo Range
7/27/22
2356
Spin Rate (avg)
7/27/22
Changeup
76 - 78
Velo Range
7/28/21
1667
Spin Rate (avg)
2/14/21
Curveball
77 - 80
Velo Range
6/08/23
2457
Spin Rate (avg)
7/27/22
Slider
69.8 - 71.2
Velo Range
2/14/21
2291
Spin Rate (avg)
2/14/21
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
2019
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
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).
4.28
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.28
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
11.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.59
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).
4.75
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
11.5
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
270
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
171
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.7
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.
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
81.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
262
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
CO/UT/OK/Select Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.3
Exit Velocity (max)
77.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
212
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.3
Exit Velocity (max)
77.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
212
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
76.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
171
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.0
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.
22.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.6
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.
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
67.0
Bat Speed (max)
64.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
CO/UT/OK/Select Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
73.6
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
73.6
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.6
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).
2356
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.
27.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.8
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).
2457
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.3
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).
1930
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.
22.9
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).
68.2
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).
2136
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).
74.1
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).
1667
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).
70.6
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).
2291
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).
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
88.9
Velocity (max)
85.3 - 87.8
Velo Range
86.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,542
Spin Rate (max)
2,356
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
76.7
Velocity (max)
73.2 - 76.3
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,545
Spin Rate (max)
2,457
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.4
Velocity (max)
80.1 - 84.7
Velo Range
80.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,121
Spin Rate (max)
1,938
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
73.5
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 73.1
Velo Range
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,454
Spin Rate (max)
2,354
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.4
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 78.4
Velo Range
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,721
Spin Rate (max)
1,608
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 14, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.4
Velocity (max)
82.7 - 85.9
Velo Range
81.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,045
Spin Rate (max)
1,930
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.9
Velocity (max)
67.4 - 68.9
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,184
Spin Rate (max)
2,136
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
71.2
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 71.2
Velo Range
67.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,354
Spin Rate (max)
2,291
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.6
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 74.6
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,677
Spin Rate (max)
1,667
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
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)
83.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2021
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.
61.9
Pitch Ai
2021
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
CO/UT/OK/Select Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
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Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pound growing and athletic frame with more room for added strength and size.
Hit: RHH. At the plate starts with a slightly open stance and athletic posture. Hands start slightly below shoulder height and uses small leg lift and good load into the back side. Lower half works linearly through the swing and uses level bat path to create a good line drive approach. Very quick twitch swing and showing some current strength at contact. Good balance throughout the swing and good body control.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF-90 mph. Over the top arm slot with clean arm action and very good hand speed.
Defense: In the outfield shows aggressive routes to the ball with attacking rhythm and feet. Shows a good feel for glove action while fielding the ball outside the glove side leg. Uses a step behind shuffle on the throws with good pull down and good trajectory.
Run: 4.28 runner from home to first.
Delivery: Smooth and methodical tempo with good balance. Repeats the delivery well. Short coil on balance point with hips and shoulders. Lands directionally towards home plate and has good balance throughout the motion. Easy effort with ball jumping out of the hand.
Arm Action: High ¾ arm slot with clean arm action and good hand speed.
FB: 83-86 mph, arm side run with good life.
CB: 67-69 mph, lots of downward depth and feel for spin.
SL: 70-71 mph, sharp 10/4 shape with good spin and good hand speed.
CH: 74-75 mph, good fading action and depth.
Blake O'Brien: OF/RHP, (2024) Blue Valley Northwest, KS. 5-foot-11, 150-pound slim frame. In the box, O'briens best exit velocity was 80 mph. Started in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick to start his swing. Has short swing plane, above average bat speed and high finish. Found lots of barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Athletic his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 85 mph; showed athletic feet, a quick exchange and soft hands. Had an-over-the-top slot with a short arm action. Clocked a time of 7.42 in the 60-yard dash. Above average on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a long arm action with quick arm speed. Feel type pitcher and shows some effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 81-82 mph; had consistent control and running action. His curveball (67-68) showed plus action and control. His changeup (73-74) has some action.