@BantumBlake 
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/11/24
CLASS OF 2025
C
OF
Blake
Bantum
Bluffton College
Archbishop Hoban (HS) • OH
5' 9" • 170LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Northern Ohio Canes
Archbishop Hoban (HS) • OH
5' 9" • 170LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Northern Ohio Canes
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
81.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/11/24
15
Rot. Acc (max)
2/11/24
-
Hard Hit %
89.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/11/24
81.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/11/24
304
Distance (max)
2/11/24
75
Sweet Spot %
1/15/22
7.68
60-yd
2/11/24
4.26
30-yd
1/21/23
1.85
10-yd
1/21/23
17.6
Run speed (max)
1/21/23
-
INF Velo
81
OF Velo
1/21/23
76
C Velo
2/11/24
1.98 - 2.06
Pop Time
2/11/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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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).
1.98 - 2.06
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.03 - 2.12
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.11
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.06 - 2.17
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.0
Scout Day: Ohio Longhorns 1.15.22
Jan 15, 2022
Position
8.11
60-yard
2.06 - 2.17
Pop Time
67
OF Velo
70
C Velo
81
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
304
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
145
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.858
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).
86.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
217
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
139
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.4716
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).
81.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
262
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
192
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.0537
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.
2024 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.8
Exit Velocity (max)
81.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Northern Ohio Canes 1.21.23
Jan 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
73.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
139
Distance (avg)
217
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Ohio Longhorns 1.15.22
Jan 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
75.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
192
Distance (avg)
262
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
81.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.7
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.1
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
16.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.5
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.
2024 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
81.2
Bat Speed (max)
67.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Northern Ohio Canes 1.21.23
Jan 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.2
Hand Speed (max)
17.7
Hand Speed (avg)
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
74.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Ohio Longhorns 1.15.22
Jan 15, 2022
Blast - Hitting
16.9
Hand Speed (max)
16.3
Hand Speed (avg)
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.68
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.
1.84
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.26
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.75
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Northern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 12, 2024
- 2024 Northern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 12, 2024
- Results From 2024 Northern Ohio Preseason ID - Feb 12, 2024
- 2023 Scout Day: Northern Ohio Canes - Quick Hits - Jan 24, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Northern Ohio Canes - Jan 22, 2023
- 2023 Northern Ohio Canes Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Jan 22, 2023
- 2023 Northern Ohio Canes Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jan 22, 2023
- 2022 Organizational Spotlight: Ohio Longhorns - Feb 17, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: Ohio Longhorns - Jan 17, 2022
- 2022 Scout Day: Ohio Longhorns - Quick Hits - Jan 17, 2022
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Blake Bantum: C/OF, (2025) Archbishop Hoban, OH. 5-foot-9, 170-pound. (74.1 mph bat speed average). (17.7 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is efficient, displays a loose level swing plane and high finish. Solid recorded an outfield position velocity of 81 mph; had soft hands, consistent footwork, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 74 mph during throw downs; shows sure hands, a clean transfer, and consistent feet. recorded pop times of 2.03-2.12. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Had a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action.
Blake Bantum: C/OF, (2025) Archbishop Hoban, OH. 5-foot-8, 135-pound. Solid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 81 mph. (62.5 mph bat speed average). (16.3 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed was average, and used a simple short swing plane. Barreled up multiple balls during the round. Up the middle approach. While catching, he made throws to second at velocities up to 70 mph. Solid in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 67 mph; had athletic aggressive footwork, a quick exchange, and sure hands. Behind the plate, he produced a position velocity of 70 mph during throw downs; had a pop time of 2.06-2.17. Recorded a time of 8.11 in the 60-yard dash.