@Blakeshields27 19.9
Hand Speed (max)
8/18/26
CLASS OF 2028
OF
SS
Blake
Shields
Broadalbin-Perth (HS) • NY
5' 11" • 183LBS
L/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Upstate academy
5' 11" • 183LBSL/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Upstate academy
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
70.6
Bat Speed (max)
8/18/26
14
Rot. Acc (max)
8/18/26
40
Hard Hit %
8/18/26
94.6
Exit Velocity (max)
8/18/26
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/18/26
325
Distance (max)
8/18/26
50
Sweet Spot %
8/18/26
7.24
60-yd
8/18/26
3.98
30-yd
8/18/26
1.68
10-yd
8/18/26
18.9
Run speed (max)
8/18/26
70
INF Velo
2/21/23
78
OF Velo
8/18/26
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81
Velocity (max)
6/25/26
80 - 81
Velo Range
6/25/26
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
74 - 75
Velo Range
6/25/26
-
Spin Rate (avg)
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Physical: 5-foot-8, 135 pounds; Average, proportional build. 8.38 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with a toe-tap for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a one-handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 73 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep step while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 70 MPH.