12/27/2022 - Baseball Factory Recruiting Classic Blade continues to show as a prospect on the diamond with his baseball abilities at the Recruiting Classic. In the OF, defensive abilities are solid as he displays smooth fluid actions. He takes proper routes / angles in tracking down balls. He works to get behind balls plays through with momentum to his target. Range will increase as he improves foot quickness. Throws are accurate with carry (82 mph velocity) to his target. At the plate, he shows an open setup. Hands are quick and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields, through a line drive approach. Lower half works well through the swing with an aggressive hip turn. On the mound, fastball shows a range of 65-67 mph. Breaking ball displays 2/8 shape with gradual break. He maintains are speed on his changeup with slight sink. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. Mental makeup is a plus as he is very coachable and works hard to be the best player he can be.