30.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/14/26
CLASS OF 2028
SS
RHP
Gerald
Blahnik
Jacobs (HS) • IL
5' 9" • 157.4LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays
5' 9" • 157.4LBSR/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/14/26
7.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/14/26
-
Hard Hit %
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/14/26
79.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/14/26
305
Distance (max)
2/14/26
78
Sweet Spot %
2/10/24
-
60-yd
4.29
30-yd
2/14/26
1.83
10-yd
2/14/26
14.7
Run speed (max)
2/10/24
77
INF Velo
2/14/26
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
68
Velocity (max)
6/06/24
67 - 68
Velo Range
6/06/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
61 - 63
Velo Range
6/06/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
58 - 60
Velo Range
6/06/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2026
2024
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.93
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
55.0
Hitting
2026
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
305
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
140
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.9463
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
205
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
137
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.6419
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 14, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
79.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
140
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
69.1
Exit Velocity (max)
63.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
137
Distance (avg)
205
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
30.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 14, 2026
Blast - Hitting
30.5
Hand Speed (max)
24.4
Hand Speed (avg)
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
67.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.98
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.76
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.07
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.93
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2026
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.82
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.29
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vizual Edge
2026
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
57.01
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Proportionate build, some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, easy and simple stride, controlled. Direct swing, clean and on top of the baseball. 67.1 mph bat speed with 3g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (79.6 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action, releases by ear, some arm speed out front.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, short shuffle step to target, flashes feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 4.29 runner in the 30-yard dash; 18.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.01 Edge Score.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-2, 100-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, load sits into backside, short stride. Feel for the barrel, some extension out front, stays up the middle.
Power: 69 max exit velocity, averaged 63.3 mph. 205’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF- 62 mph. Short, quick arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Feet work with hands, works through the ball, smooth actions.
Run: 4.76 30-yard dash.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-0, 95-pounds. Long levers, fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride. Simple, barrel controlled swing, level through the zone and line-drive approach.
Arm: RH. INF - 55 mph. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, hop to his step, range to glove side.
Run: 4.93 30-yard split.