84.1
Velocity (max)
3/18/23
CLASS OF 2025
LHP
1B
Riker
Blahnik
Appleton West (HS) • WI
6' 1" • 180LBS
L/L • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: USA Prime Midwest scout
6' 1" • 180LBS
L/L • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: USA Prime Midwest scout
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
82 - 84
Velo Range
3/18/23
2139
Spin Rate (avg)
8/22/22
Changeup
78.5 - 79.4
Velo Range
3/18/23
1596
Spin Rate (avg)
3/18/23
Curveball
69 - 71
Velo Range
6/06/24
2333
Spin Rate (avg)
8/22/22
Slider
71 - 73
Velo Range
3/18/23
2382
Spin Rate (avg)
8/22/22
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
3/19/22
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/19/22
292
Distance (max)
3/19/22
64
Sweet Spot %
3/19/22
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
3/19/22
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
3/19/22
16.8
Rot. Acc (max)
3/19/22
-
Hard Hit %
7.74
60
8/22/22
4.19
30-yd
8/22/22
1.79
10-yd
8/22/22
17.3
Run speed (max)
8/22/22
65
INF Velo
3/19/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.86
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
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
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
292
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
197
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.1
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.
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
197
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.2
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.
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
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).
1910
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.
23.1
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).
77.6
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).
1520
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).
70.7
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).
2157
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).
Sinker
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Sinker
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).
1874
Sinker
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).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.8
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).
1946
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.
24.6
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).
66.2
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).
2176
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.3
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).
2234
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).
Northern Wisconsin Open
Oct 21, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.5
Velocity (max)
81.8 - 83.4
Velo Range
81.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,141
Spin Rate (max)
2,012
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
72.2
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 71.5
Velo Range
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,355
Spin Rate (max)
2,241
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.0
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 77.0
Velo Range
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,532
Spin Rate (max)
1,464
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Sinker
83.0
Velocity (max)
80.6 - 83.0
Velo Range
80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,973
Spin Rate (max)
1,905
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
84.1
Velocity (max)
82.4 - 83.8
Velo Range
82.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,869
Spin Rate (max)
1,791
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
72.9
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 72.9
Velo Range
70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,064
Spin Rate (max)
2,053
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.4
Velocity (max)
78.5 - 79.4
Velo Range
78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,764
Spin Rate (max)
1,596
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Sinker
83.3
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 83.3
Velo Range
80.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,877
Spin Rate (max)
1,833
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Eastern Wisconsin Open
Aug 22, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.0
Velocity (max)
80.5 - 82.6
Velo Range
80.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,255
Spin Rate (max)
2,139
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.2
Velocity (max)
68.2 - 69.2
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,426
Spin Rate (max)
2,333
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.8
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 70.7
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,428
Spin Rate (max)
2,382
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 19, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
78.1
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 77.6
Velo Range
76.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,892
Spin Rate (max)
1,774
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.8
Velocity (max)
62.4 - 63.8
Velo Range
61.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,139
Spin Rate (max)
1,980
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
69.2
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 69.1
Velo Range
67.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,167
Spin Rate (max)
2,048
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2023
2022
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
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.
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.
Eastern Wisconsin Open
Aug 22, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
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)
82.8
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)
70.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.2
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.19
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.74
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
75.3
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Northern Wisconsin Open: Pitcher Analysis - Dec 5, 2023
- Northern Wisconsin Open: Quick Hits - Oct 27, 2023
- Milwaukee Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Mar 28, 2023
- Milwaukee Preseason ID: Preview - Mar 16, 2023
- Eastern Wisconsin Open: Data Dive - Aug 26, 2022
- Eastern Wisconsin Open: Quick Hits - Aug 26, 2022
- Eastern Wisconsin Open: Statistical Analysis - Aug 26, 2022
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Positional Profile: LHP/LHP
Body: 6-1, 188-pounds. Strength in lower half, with room to add.
Hit: LHH
Arm: LH.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-1, 188-pounds. Strength in lower half, with room to add.
Delivery: Athletic, rocker step, drop and drive lower half with extension down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, athletic arm action out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Life out of the hand, plays with sink and cut. T2141, 2012 average rpm.
SL: 68-71 mph. Tight late break, with sweep. T2355, 2241 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Thrown with intent with heavy fade. T1532, 1464 average rpm.
Blahnik’s fastball sat in the low-80s throughout his ‘pen, topping out at 83.5 mph. His fastball played with occasional cutting and sinking action and flashed the ability to work around the zone. Blahnik also showed the ability to throw a low-80s sinker that he was able to consistently throw for strikes with slight sinking action. Blahnik threw two offspeed pitches that project to be potential weapons; a heavy fading changeup that averaged 15.1” of run and a sweeping slider that played with 16” of sweep on average.
Riker Blahnik, Appleton West (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/LHP
Body: 6-1, 188-pounds. Strength in lower half, with room to add.
Hit: LHH
Arm: LH.
Blahnik is an uncommitted junior that left Saturday’s event with an arrow up. Listed at an athletic 6-foot-1, 180-pounds, Blahnik works with an up-tempo delivery and loose ¾ arm to produce sinkers in the 82-84 mph range with dive through the zone - also featuring a four-seam fastball with finish through the zone. His slider looks to be a potential out-pitch, playing with sharp 2/8 shape and sweep. His final offering was a fading changeup, thrown with fastball intent at 78-79 mph.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Strong build, well proportioned.
Delivery: Up-tempo into leg-lift, coils into balance point, moves quickly down the mound with a drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line
Arm Action: LH. Long/loose arm swing into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Plays with life out of the hand and finish through the zone. SINKER: sink with ASR through the zone . T1869, 1791 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Sharp, sweeping 2/8 action. T2064, 2053 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Thrown with intent, slight fade to arm-side. T1764, 1596 average rpm.
Standing at 6-foot-1, 180-pounds, the southpaw has room to add strength to his lean and projectable frame. On the mound, Blahnik moves with a high leg-kick into a drop/drive lower-half, remaining in-line with the plate throughout his stride. His arm plays with a long/loose arm swing out of the glove into a high ¾ slot. The left-hander’s fastball cruised in the 80-82 mph range, topping out at 83 mph (T2255 rpm). He went to two different breaking balls to pair off his fastball; the first being a sharp 1/7 curveball with late break at 68-69 mph (T2426 rpm) and the second being a sharp 2/8 slider (T2428 rpm).
Positional ProfileLHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic, wiry, room to fill.
Delivery: Medium arc, slightly offline, mostly repeats, quickness and power to the arm.
Arm Action: .
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Life out of the hand, mostly straight. T2255, 2139 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Sharp 1/7 shape, late break with above-average spin. T2426, 2333 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Sharp 2/8 action, above-average spin. T2428, 2382 average rpm.