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2019 Spring Top Prospect Showcase
Johnathan Blake is a 2020 MIF/RHP with a 6-0 180 lb. frame from Dubuque, IA who attends Dubuque Senior. Large athletic build. Ran a 7.41 second sixty-yard dash. Showed low out front funnels while working to and through the ball in the infield. Displayed good arm strength with online carry to first base topping out at 85 miles per hour across the diamond. Left handed hitter. Utilizes a narrow even stance with a fluid hanging load and a high hand set up. Employs a spray line drive approach with good jump off the barrel to all fields. Showed repeateable mechanics and good barrel control with consistent solid line drives throughout batting practice. Stretch only pitcher. Utilizes a slide step to the plate staying slightly flexed at gather going to drop and drive actions down the mound. Uses a short loose arm action throwing from a side arm slot. Very quiet lower half delivery. Displayed a fastball with good control to both sides of the plate and natural arm side run from the arm angle topping out at 81 miles per hour complemented by a 9/5 curveball with good depth and sharpness. Has the ability to throw both pitches for a strike consistently. Good student.