14.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/21/23
CLASS OF 2028
SS
2B
Blake
Shields
Broadalbin Perth (HS) • NY
5' 8" • 135LBS
L/R • 14yr 4mo
Travel Team: South Troy Dodgers
5' 8" • 135LBS
L/R • 14yr 4mo
Travel Team: South Troy Dodgers
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Best Of Stats
56.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/21/23
11.6
Rot. Acc (max)
2/21/23
-
Hard Hit %
72.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/21/23
68.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/21/23
228
Distance (max)
2/21/23
50
Sweet Spot %
2/21/23
8.38
60
2/21/23
-
30-yd
1.96
10-yd
2/21/23
15.9
Run speed (max)
2/21/23
70
INF Velo
2/21/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
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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
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
228
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
132
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.2
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.
2023 Rising Stars Upstate
Feb 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
72.7
Exit Velocity (max)
68.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
132
Distance (avg)
228
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
14.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
14.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
56.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
53.6
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.
2023 Rising Stars Upstate
Feb 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
14.8
Hand Speed (max)
14.1
Hand Speed (avg)
56.1
Bat Speed (max)
53.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.96
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.38
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2023
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.
71.86
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Physical: 5-foot-8, 135 pounds; Average, proportional build. 8.38 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with a toe-tap for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a one-handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 73 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep step while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 70 MPH.