LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 Southeast Underclass Showcase
Branden Blankenship is a 2018 LHP/OF, 1B with a 6-1 155 lb. frame from Alexandria, OH who attends Northridge High School. Lean build with some height and showed off his athleticism with an above average 7.28 sixty time. A primary pitcher, has a quick arm, lanky arm, room to fill out, three-quarter arm slot, pitched exclusively out of the stretch, fastball was effective when in the lower third of the zone, curveball had 12/6 shape and movement. Fields position well, crossfire action to his delivery, fastball sat 74-79 mph and topped out at 80 mph, curveball breaks from the hand and is tough on lefties. From the outfield, quick transfer and release, short arm action, solid carry on the throws, arm showed looseness. Offensively, wide stance, high hand set, deep load, small step forward, opposite field approach, showed hand quickness, line drive swing plane.