07/24/2024 - Baseball Factory Teams - Southwest Championships 18U Dean Blethen is a 2025 INF/OF/RHP prospect. Dean was able to take game reps in the infield, as well as the outfield. Blethen was able to show more of his athleticism in the outfield rather than infield. He was a little late at times getting his glove down at first base and had some trouble with picks. However, in the outfield he was able to make very good reads off the bat and showed good range. He was also able to show off his arm strength, as well as his speed, as he was able to produce a sub 7 seconds 60 time. With more reps in the OF, he will get better at positioning therefore improving his already outstanding range in the outfield. On the mound, Dean had a little trouble finding the strike zone as he walked 6 batters over the course of two innings. He did a great job fielding his position as he was able to field a bunt flawlessly as well as start a double play on a comebacker. At the plate, Dean sets up in a wide, crouched batting stance. He has potential for power as he was able to establish hard contact several times. Dean is predominantly a pull hitter as he likes to open of that front side a bit early, but with angle flips, he can definitely make those adjustments.