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2016 Sunshine Southeast Showcase
Ethan Blanchard is a 2019 RHP/MIF with a 6-0 165 lb. frame from Summerfield, NC who attends Northwest Guilford. Medium frame with a lean, athletic build. Projects for additional strength. Right handed pitcher with a compact arm circle at separation and quick, high three-quarters arm slot. Lower half drive on line with good hip rotation through release. Fastball creates arm side run with sinking action in the upper 70's to low 80's. Shows a good feel for curveball that has 10/4 shape with good depth in the upper 60's. Shows the ability to throw curveball backwards in counts or use as an out pitch. Right handed hitter with an open stance. Produces slight front side coil and launches to contact with some linear plane. Swing with intent to drive the baseball through the gaps. Showed solid timing throughout round with a clean hand and barrel path through extension. Worked out defensively from the infield showing a smooth paced gather while funneling ground balls out front. Quick glove to hand transfers with an extended arm action while throwing across the infield topping at 83 mph. Developing glove skills with rolling actions while funneling. Skills will continue to develop with physical maturity. Named to 2016 Sunshine Southeast Top Prospect List. Very good student as well.