Gordon Blakeley

Legendary Yankees scout and executive @GordonBlakeley_ sharing a story about Derek Jeter working hard in the offseason to improve his lateral quickness.

Japan🇯🇵 2029 INF/C Toma Araki from @Pro5Nashville showing power potential crushing pitches in batting practice at the Going Yard Eastern Scout Games. Will be fun to watch his development!

Tennessee 2027 infielder Bryson Burgess (@therealbryson16) from Sweetwater HS showing strength finishing 2nd overall at the Going Yard Eastern Scout Games HR Derby while making clean defensive plays. #UNCOMMITTED

Tennessee 2027 outfielder Warren East (@Warren_east4) from @oakridgecats leading off game two with a double showing off his 6.4 speed and adding another hit. Also crushed one onto the concourse during batting practice. @GSU_Base commit

Some powerful swings from the Going Yard Eastern Scout Games HR Derby!

Venezuela🇻🇪 2027 infielder Manuel Villalonga (@ManuelVB2009) from @Pro5Nashville always brings the energy showing fast feet and an accurate arm defensively with developing switch-hitting ability. Plays summer ball with @rbcinc19. #UNCOMMITTED

Former MLB infielder @JeffSchaeferOG working with shortstops on creating momentum towards the bag and making quality feeds during double plays at the Going Yard Eastern Scout Games. Jeff Schaefer played five seasons with the Chicago White Sox, Seattle Mariners, and Oakland A’s during his 14-year pro career. He was a 1st team All-ACC player at the University of Maryland and has served 16 years as a Regional Director with USA Baseball.

North Carolina 2029 RHP Kiptyn Middleton (@KiptynM12688) from South Stokes HS dealing striking out three locating up to 86 mph paired with an effective 66-68 mph breaking ball from his 6’2-175lb frame during the Going Yard Eastern Scout Games. One to follow for the future!

Michigan 2029 RHP Matiss Tyree (@MatissTyree ) from @Pro5Nashville locating easy 87 mph with ASR while mixing in a 75 mph change and 72-74 mph breaking ball from his projectable 6’4-180lb frame at the Going Yard Eastern Scout Games. Definitely a prospect to keep an eye on!

Ohio 2027 infielder Turner Lachey (@lachey_turner) from @Pro5Nashville taking a clean round of defense while showing off his smooth lefty stroke during the Going Yard Eastern Scout Games. @WSURaidergang commit

South Carolina 2028 infielder Asher Forrester (@asherf_2028) from Blue Ridge HS barreling everything including a standup double during the Going Yard Eastern Scout Games. #UNCOMMITTED

Tennessee 2027 RHP Dominic Townsend (@DominicTownsned) from @PCA_BSB locating up to 86 mph while mixing speeds with a 72-74 changeup and 70-73 mph breaking ball during the Going Yard Eastern Scout Games. Plays summer ball with @SEMADMavsHome. @MSCC_Baseball commit

Tennessee 2027 RHP Avery Van Rickley (@AveryVR2027) from Rossview HS dealing on the mound locating sneaky 85-87 mph paired with a 68-70 mph breaking ball during the Going Yard Eastern Scout Games. #UNCOMMITTED

Tennessee 2027 LHP Barret Hamilton (@BHamilton2027) from Bradley Central HS showing pitchability missing barrels with 83-84 mph two-seamers and locating his 72-74 mph breaking ball during the Going Yard Eastern Scout Games. #UNCOMMITTED

Tennessee 2027 1B/RHP Taylor Gaboda (@TaylorGaboda) from @knoxCHS_BSBL showing some big upside from his 6’5-210lb frame barreling a pitch back up the middle and crushing hard liners to all fields in BP during the Going Yard Eastern Scout Games. #UNCOMMITTED

Tennessee 2028 RHP Mycah Effler (@mycaheffler11) from @PFTigersBSB working with a fast tempo locating 83-86 mph mixing in a 75-76 mph changeup and 70-74 mph breaking ball during the Going Yard Eastern Scout Games. #UNCOMMITTED

Ohio 2027 infielder Brody Chittenden (@Brody31722) from Wauseon HS crushing an opposite field double during the Going Yard Eastern Scout Games. #UNCOMMITTED

North Carolina 2027 RHP/INF Peyton Spencer (@PeytonSpencer08) from Carroll County hitting spots up to 85 mph and keeping hitters guessing with a deceptive 72-74 mph breaking ball during the Going Yard Eastern Scout Games. #UNCOMMITTED

Missouri 2027 RHP Caleb Kasper (@CalebKasper7) from @Pro5Nashville looking sharp in this outing locating at 86 mph while changing shapes with his a 73-75 mph breaking ball and 77-78 mph slider during the Going Yard Eastern Scout Games. #UNCOMMITTED

Legendary former Major League Baseball scout @GordonBlakeley_ speaking at the Going Yard Eastern Scout Games. Gordon was a scout/executive for more than 35 years with the Mariners, Yankees & Braves. Renowned for identifying international talent. He signed Hall of Famer David Ortiz & helped scout, sign or develop stars including Alex Rodriguez, Robinson Canó, Alfonso Soriano, Ronald Acuña Jr., Luis Severino. His eye for talent has produced 13 MLB All-Stars & helped contribute to five Yankees World Series titles.