Blackburn is a 6-foot-3, 215-pound, right-handed pitcher in Missouri’s 2021 class. His large frame and big body create a presence on the mound. Delivery is at a slower tempo, simple and compact, controlled leg lift, directional towards home plate, some rhythm as he gets more aggressive down the mound, downhill tilt hides the ball well behind his body, high three-quarter release. Fastball is around the strike zone, 74-76 mph, occasional run, changeup is 71-72 mph, near fastball arm speed, curveball is 67-72 mph, 11-to-5 shape, mostly gradual action but does show flashes of sharp, late bite.
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Blackburn is a 6-foot-3, 215-pound, right-handed pitcher in Missouri’s 2021 class. His large frame and big body create a presence on the mound. Delivery is at a slower tempo, simple and compact, controlled leg lift, directional towards home plate, some rhythm as he gets more aggressive down the mound, downhill tilt hides the ball well behind his body, high three-quarter release. Fastball is around the strike zone, 74-76 mph, occasional run, changeup is 71-72 mph, near fastball arm speed, curveball is 67-72 mph, 11-to-5 shape, mostly gradual action but does show flashes of sharp, late bite.