@Finblackford1 19.8
Hand Speed (max)
3/15/25
CLASS OF 2027
C
2B
Finley
Blackford
New Prague Senior (HS) • MN
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Minnesota Mash National
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Minnesota Mash National
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
62.3
Bat Speed (max)
3/15/25
12.2
Rot. Acc (max)
3/15/25
14
Hard Hit %
3/15/25
92.1
Exit Velocity (max)
3/15/25
86.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/15/25
246
Distance (max)
3/15/25
-
Sweet Spot %
7.61
60-yd
3/15/25
4.23
30-yd
3/15/25
1.80
10-yd
3/15/25
18.2
Run speed (max)
3/15/25
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
70
C Velo
3/15/25
2.18 - 2.27
Pop Time
3/15/25
Positional Tools
2025
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.18 - 2.27
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Hitting
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
246
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
66
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
-3.2636
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.
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.1
Exit Velocity (max)
86.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
66
Distance (avg)
246
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.7
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.
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
62.3
Bat Speed (max)
59.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.8
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.23
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.61
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Vald
1.80
10-yd
4.23
30-yd
7.61
60-yd
18.2
Run speed (max)
1.71
RSI (max)
20.5
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
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Physical
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 6-0, 173-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base Quick toe tap and stride, some hand rhythm, barrel works down on contact, some stiffness, shows strength in profile 59.7 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 246' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph.
Defense: 2.18-2.27 pop times. Athletic and good movements, on time to pitch, handles velo, average glove. Inline footwork and two part exchange on throws
ATH: 7.61 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.23 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.50 max vertical.