LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2005 Southeast Top Prospect Showcase
Branden Blake is a 2006 SS/2B from King High School in Ruskin, FL, with a 5'11'', 173 lb. frame. Blake has a lean and athletic body. Defensively he has plus actions with smooth footwork and soft hands. His quickness and footwork allow him to have good range to both sides, and he shows body control and athleticism to handle the middle infield positions. Blake has a solid and accurate arm at 77 mph across the diamond. At the plate he is a right handed hitter with solid bat speed. He is a contact hitter who can shoot the gaps with line drives. However he did hit a double over the centerfielder's head during a showcase game. Blake has the hands to make adjustments and go with pitches to the opposite field, and he will hit for average at the next level. He is also a good student as well.