12/27/2023 - Baseball Factory Christmas Camp & Tournament at Pirate City - Session 2 Blake is a tall, solid 1B/RHP who will graduate in 2026. At 1B, he displays proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. Glove action is clean and presents out front. Range will increase as he improves foot quickness. Throws are accurate with carry (80 mph velocity) to his target. At the plate, he shows an open setup. Hands are quick (84 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive swing. He makes consistent hard contact with power showing best to the pull side. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. Hitting grade will continue to improve as he works to get stride foot down sooner to work on time. At the event, he was 2 for 5 with 2 BB. On the mound, fastball showed a range of 75-78 mph with arm side run. Breaking ball displays 11/5 shape with tight spin and gradual break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup with slight sink. Slider is harder with tight spin and short break. He is poised and shows a good mound presence. James is very coachable, and works hard on the diamond. With 3 years to further develop, Blake has potential with time and room to progress his game.