Blake Bivens
| IP | 404 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.032 |
| WHIP | 1.421 |
| BB/9 | 4.01 |
| SO/9 | 7.507 |
- Full name Blake Alexander Bivens
- Born 08/11/1995 in Sutherlin, VA
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School George Washington
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Drafted in the 4th round (127th overall) by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2014 (signed for $462,500).
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Bivens was one of the breakout stars at the World Wood Bat Championships in Jupiter, Fla., last fall, sustaining 90-92 mph velocity through six innings, after pitching at 88-91 over the summer. He has maintained that velocity this spring with a delivery that generates downhill plane from a high three-quarters arm slot. He also has an out pitch in a curveball that shows plus potential. He has not had to use his changeup much. Bivens throws enough strikes to remain as a starter, though his control is ahead of his command. The 6-foot-2, 205-pounder has a well-proportioned build with strength and limited physical projection. He is committed to Liberty, which is less than an hour from his home. Bivens was shut down after a complete-game, 130-pitch outing in early May. He continued to play first base during the state playoffs for George Washington but reportedly was going to pitch only in predraft workouts.
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Bivens was one of the breakout stars at the World Wood Bat Championships in Jupiter, Fla., last fall, sustaining 90-92 mph velocity through six innings, after pitching at 88-91 over the summer. He has maintained that velocity this spring with a delivery that generates downhill plane from a high three-quarters arm slot. He also has an out pitch in a curveball that shows plus potential. He has not had to use his changeup much. Bivens throws enough strikes to remain as a starter, though his control is ahead of his command. The 6-foot-2, 205-pounder has a well-proportioned build with strength and limited physical projection. He is committed to Liberty, which is less than an hour from his home. Bivens was shut down after a complete-game, 130-pitch outing in early May. He continued to play first base during the state playoffs for George Washington but reportedly was going to pitch only in predraft workouts.
