18.8
Hand Speed (max)
6/15/21
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Blake Gnepper: C/OF, (2022) Ottawa Hills, OH. 5-foot-11, 165-pound lean athletic build. In the box, the left-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 80 mph. (60.07 mph bat speed average). (18.02 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall stance with a controlled smooth load, then uses a short stride. He found multiple barrels in his round. While catching, he made throws to second at velocities up to 70 mph. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 70 mph during throw downs; produced pop times of 2.09-2.18. Recorded a time of 7.57 in the 60-yard dash.
Blake Gnepper: C/OF, (2022) Ottawa Hills, OH. 5-foot-11, 165-pound lean athletic frame. In the box, Gnepper's best exit velocity was 80 mph. Began in a tall stance with a controlled smooth load, then used a short stride. He barreled up multiple balls throughout the round. Behind the plate, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 70 mph. While catching, throw downs to second topped out at 70 mph; had consistent pop times of 2.09-2.18. Clocked a 60 time of 7.57 at the event.
Body Type: 5-foot-9, 145-pound athletic frame.
Swing Mechanics: Leg kick that gets his hands involved with a bat tip. Stays balanced and athletic. Swing works.
Hit: Has a level bat path with a backside approach. Works inside the baseball well, and swings with intent.
Power: Line drive guy right now, but flashed some pop to the gaps.
Offensive Projection: Top of the lineup guy.
Field: Quick feet with a very quick and efficient transfer.
Throw: Developing arm strength with a very short and compact arm slot.
Defensive Projection: Catcher.