Class of 2027 Spotlight: 3B/RHP Blake Gonzales
March 5, 2025
The winter schedule has come to a close as the season has gotten underway across the State over the past weekend. Prior the 2025 season getting underway, our staff ran through our Preseason Scheduled that featured four events, highlighted by the Upperclass and Underclass Preseason All-State events that featured top prospects within their respective classes.
Our staff had eyes on over 250 players during the month's of January and February and our staff will continue to break it all down over the next month. With all of the talent that came through our showcases over the past two months, our we will begin spotlighting top uncommitted prospects who ran through our workout ahead of the high school season.
We continue our Top Uncommitted Sophomore Spotlight Series with a look at '27 3B/RHP Blake Gonzales of Hamilton High School who was one of the top overall performers at the Preseason All-State with an exit velocity of 104.5mph (94.5 avg) and FB up to 89mph.
To view Peoria Preseason ID Results, click here.
To view Underclass Preseason All-State Results, click here.
To view Upperclass Preseason All-State Results, click here.
To view Mesa Preseason ID Results, click here.
To register for the Phoenix Rising Stars ID (Mar. 15), click here.
To register for the Phoenix Rising Stars ID (Apr. 5), click here.
To register for the Mesa Rising Stars ID (Apr. 26), click here.
Upcoming Events
| Showcase | State | Date | Location |
| Phoenix Rising Stars ID - Session 1 | AZ | 03/15 | Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ |
| Phoenix Rising Stars ID - Session 2 | AZ | 04/05 | Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ |
| Mesa Rising Stars ID | AZ | 04/26 | Mountain View High School - Mesa, AZ |
| 2025 ProCase - West | AZ | 06/01 | Loyola Marymount University - Los Angeles, CA |
| Senior Future Games (Class of 2026) | NATIONAL | 07/22 | LakePoint Sports |
| Future Games (Class of 2027) | NATIONAL | 07/23 | LakePoint Sports |
| Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |
Scouting Report
Blake Gonzales, the #5 ranked prospect in Arizona’s 2027 class, put on a show during Sunday’s workout at the Mesa ID, recording an exit velocity of 101mph. The Hamilton High School standout is a true two-way prospect, displaying high-level power at the plate and a strong defensive presence at third base with smooth actions and a big arm across the diamond. On the mound, Gonzales topped out at 90 mph, continuing to showcase his ability to generate velocity while filling up the zone. With his elite tools on both sides of the ball, Gonzales remains a must-follow as he continues to develop into one of the top prospects in the state.
Blake Gonzales, the #5 ranked prospect in Arizona’s 2027 class, put on a show during Saturday’s workout, posting the highest exit velocity of the day at 104.1 mph. The Hamilton High School standout is a true two-way prospect, showcasing his ability to play a quality third base with smooth actions and a strong arm across the diamond. At the plate, Gonzales brings high-level power potential, driving the ball with authority to all fields. On the mound, he continues to impress, running his fastball into the upper 80s. With his elite tools on both sides of the ball, Gonzales is a must-follow as he continues to develop.
Blake Gonzales, a 2027 graduate from Hamilton High School, is making waves as a promising two-way prospect, showcasing impressive skills both on the mound and at the plate. Gonzales impressed on the pitching mound with a two-pitch mix, featuring a fastball consistently sitting between 85-87 mph and touching 88 mph, complemented by a slider that he effectively worked for strikes at 73-75 mph. His ability to command both pitches bodes well for his potential impact on the mound. Additionally, Gonzales demonstrated his offensive prowess at the plate, revealing quality power for his age with an impressive 91.6 mph exit velocity. As a versatile and talented prospect, Blake Gonzales is undoubtedly one to watch as he continues to develop his skills on both sides of the ball at Hamilton High School.