21.1
Hand Speed (max)
1/30/22
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Bline is a big physical presence on the field. He’s listed at 6-feet, 200-pounds with thickness/strength throughout and despite this frame, he registered the best 30-yard dash time at 3.92. Bline impressed in batting practice with a direct path and quick hands showcasing the ability to impact the ball especially to the middle of the field and to the pull side. Bline had the sixth-best max EV at the event, at 93.3 mph and his farthest hit ball registered at 310 ft. Bline also displayed feel around the bag at first making him an interesting power hitting first-base prospect to follow this spring.
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Thick build, strudy build, strength throughout
Hits: RHH. Open set up with higher hands Lands into a strong hitting position, direct path, very quick hands, can cover all quadrants and drive balls to all fields
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 MPH. 310' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Short arm draw, 3Q slot, carry through bag
Defense: Athletic feet works well around the bag
Vizual Edge: 72.5 Edge Score
CIF Joseph Bline (Racine Case 2024; WI) is a physical 5-foot-11, 195-pound incoming junior that repeatedly worked to the pull-side gap during BP. Bline thumped some balls that way throughout his round, reaching a max exit velocity of 92.3 mph with a peak batted distance of 338 feet, per TrackMan.
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Loose and relaxed in the box. Weight stacked onto the back leg. Wide base. Short stride. Short, level bat path to the baseball. Easy power. Worked on the barrel to the pull side throughout round.
Power: 89.9 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 337’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Balanced footwork. Clean exchange.
Run: 8.23 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, feet open, hands set shoulder height with elbow up. Rotational attack while staying over the backside. Tight, connected swing. Pullside approach.
Power: 92.3 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Hangs back, deep point of receiving. Sporadic throws to target.
Run: 4.95 runner from home to first.