02/26/2012 - Interactive Video Program - Costa Mesa (Los Angeles), CA Blayne is a big, thick, 2-way player with broad shoulders. On the mound, Blayne has a long / easy arm action, he works to his balance point well, and he has on-time separation. He works in good rhythm, keeps his shoulders level, and he is around the zone with his pitches. Behind the plate, Blayne has soft hands, he centers the ball well, and he fields athletically. He tracks the ball well, has some sway, and he blocks the ball softly on his chest. Blayne has a long arm action, and throws with decent accuracy and strength to 2nd base. At the plate, Blayne has a square / athletic set-up, a proper load, and good balance. He is a strong hitter with good bat speed who makes hard / consistent contact. Overall abilities can improve if Blayne can work on the following.
Pitching 1. More lower 1/2 2. Glove side lead Catching 1. Avoid standing straight up to throw 2. Quicken exchange 3. Long toss Offense 1. Lower 1/2 2. Extension through ball