Bobby
Bland

June 25-27, 2018 (NYS Games) 

Peak Fastball: 80
Fastball Range: 76-79
CB/SL Range: 66-69   Change: 74

Bland stands in at 6-foot-1, 152-pounds with a lean athletic frame. Ran a 7.93 – 60. Offensively- Righty sets up square to the pitcher with his feet just outside shoulder width. Shows a slight knee bend with an upright torso holding the bat just above the back shoulder using little pre-pitch bat movement. On pitch his trigger is a leg raise to stride forward with his hands moving back and down slightly to get into his hitting position. He shows quick hands into the hitting zone with level bat action throughout the zone into a high one handed finish with exaggerated weight transfer. Uses good lower body rotation getting whole frame involved in swing clearing his hips. Demonstrated line drive ability up the middle and to the pull side during his batting practice rounds and recorded an exit velocity of 74 MPH. Defensively- Shows athletic footwork getting into his fielding position. Fielding mechanics are fluid with a good funnel into chest and appropriate infielders arm swing. Has quick hands and is aggressive with movement towards his intended target and recorded a positional arm velocity of 72 MPH. Pitching- Sets up in the middle of the rubber with a quiet side step to raise his knee slightly above the hip crease into his power position. Breaks down on this back leg well prior to striding out with good loose arm action into a strong follow through. Low 3/4 slot Fastball was recorded 75-76 MPH with arm side run and sink, curveball was 65-66 MPH with some late tilt (slider like) and changeup was recorded at 69-70 MPH, holding it's plane. Repeatable delivery and 3 pitch mix makes this 2019 a player to follow.