LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2015 Sunshine Northeast Showcase
Blaise Smith is a 2016 RHP/3B with a 6-1 175 lb. frame from Clayton, NJ who attends Clayton. Large, athletic frame with present strength on frame and some room to fill out with additional strength. Ran a 6.99 60-yard dash. Primary right-handed pitcher, works exclusively from the stretch with a short arm action coming through the zone and a high three-quarter arm slot. Pounds the strike zone with both pitches, knows how to set up hitters and mixes well. Fastball shows running life to arm side with occasional cutting life, topped at 76 mph with feel for the strike zone. Slider shows 10-5 shape with the upper-60s and has a feel for the pitch. Full arm action on throws across infield, gets on top of throws from high slot and moves well up the middle. Right-handed hitter, starts with a wide base base and an upright stance. Upper body swing, stays balanced well throughout swing, some uphill in plane, loads with lower half well and shows contact skills with ability to hit to all fields. Very good student.