08/08/2024 - All-Ripken Games - Cleveland, OH Blake is an athletic catcher who stood out as a prospect at the All Ripken Games. Behind the plate, he shows a firm mitt with excellent pocket awareness, consistently sticking pitches. He is working on improving his ability to get his body down more quickly during the blocking process. His pop times average around 3.00 seconds, with accurate throws, and these times are expected to improve as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, Blake takes an aggressive approach, with loose hands driving through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball and uses all fields with a line drive approach, showing a strong feel for the barrel and consistently putting the ball in play. With time and dedication, Blake has the potential to further elevate his game significantly.