@blake_close 
79.4
Velocity (max)
2/19/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
3B
Blake
Close
Toronto (HS) • OH
6' 4" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
76.6 - 79
Velo Range
2/19/23
1553
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/23
Changeup
71 - 75
Velo Range
6/29/23
1333
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/23
Curveball
67.5 - 68
Velo Range
2/19/23
1349
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/23
Slider
65.8 - 67.4
Velo Range
2/19/23
1276
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/23
87.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/20/22
78.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/20/22
298
Distance (max)
2/19/23
75
Sweet Spot %
2/20/22
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/20/22
67.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/20/22
12.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/20/22
-
Hard Hit %
7.30
60-yd
2/19/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
81
INF Velo
2/19/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.30
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
11.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.34
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
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.
11.9
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
298
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
116
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.9
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).
87.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
255
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
163
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.6
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.
Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite 2.19.23
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.7
Exit Velocity (max)
76.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
116
Distance (avg)
298
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Northern Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.3
Exit Velocity (max)
78.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
163
Distance (avg)
255
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.7
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.
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.2
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.
Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite 2.19.23
Feb 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
61.0
Bat Speed (max)
58.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Northern Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 20, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
67.6
Bat Speed (max)
66.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1553
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
19.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1349
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1333
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.7
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1276
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1477
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
20.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1244
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1165
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite 2.19.23
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.4
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 79.0
Velo Range
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,683
Spin Rate (max)
1,553
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
68.0
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 68.0
Velo Range
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,378
Spin Rate (max)
1,349
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
67.4
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 67.4
Velo Range
63.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,277
Spin Rate (max)
1,276
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.4
Velocity (max)
67.4 - 68.4
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,525
Spin Rate (max)
1,333
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Northern Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
73.7
Velocity (max)
72.8 - 73.6
Velo Range
72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,667
Spin Rate (max)
1,477
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
64.7
Velocity (max)
60.5 - 64.7
Velo Range
61.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,228
Spin Rate (max)
1,165
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.4
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 70.4
Velo Range
66.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,270
Spin Rate (max)
1,244
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2023
2022
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Slider
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
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite - Quick Hits - Feb 28, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Bo Jackson Elite Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Bo Jackson Elite Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
- 2022 Northern Ohio Preseason All-State - Quick Hits - Mar 8, 2022
- Results From 2022 Northern Ohio Preseason All-State - Feb 21, 2022
- On Deck Preview: 2022 Northern Ohio Preseason All-State Showcase - Feb 9, 2022
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Blake Close: RHP/3B, (2024) Toronto, OH. 6-foot-4, 185-pound athletic projectable frame. (58.7 mph bat speed average). (18.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall open stance with an active rhythmic load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed was efficient, had an upward swing plane and high finish. Produced some loud contact and found a few barrels. Aggressive approach. Capable projectable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 81 mph; showed consistent developing hands, a fluid natural exchange, and in control feet. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a consistent loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.3. Solid projectable on the mound, showed some arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed athletic balance point and even in line shoulders. Lands open with recoil upright finish. (Max spin 1682; Avg 1552).
Blake Close: RHP/3B, (2024) Toronto, OH. 6-foot-3, 170-pound. In the box, Close's best exit velocity was 87 mph. (66.2 mph bat speed average). (19.4 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic quiet stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, uses a loose uphill swing plane and balanced finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 77 mph; has consistent feet, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.34. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Sat with his fastball at 72-75 mph. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 1667; Avg 1476). He shows slight action on his changeup (65-70). Threw a 10/4 slider (60-64) with late action. (Max spin 1228; Avg 1165).