Blaine Gillim has always been one of those players that everyone who has watched play recognizes an natural, raw talent and prospect. The hard-throwing left-hander, who will graduate in 2018, continues to improve and show impressive ability this summer with one of the country's top summer programs. Playing in Florida with the Scorpions South 2017, he has proven that he is the real deal and college coaches are definitely taking notice. His numbers and scouting reports are ridiculous for a 2018 graduate....

 

Velocity....85-89 in a 3/4 arm slot that shows excellent movement, knockout curve with depth, and developing other pitches (change, slider)

 

Averages near 2 strikeouts per inning (last 33 IP has 62 K) spanning his freshman year and so far this summer, given up only 9 hits facing over 150 batters

 

Top college programs are taking notice of the youngster very early as they should...doubtful to be on the market long. Gillim projects very, very well over the next few years, It should be interesting to see where his talent takes him early in his career

Good luck to him and Ohio County

Has this young man been offered a spot on Team KY for the PBR Future Games? Sounds like he is one that definitely needs to be on that team.

Has this young man been offered a spot on Team KY for the PBR Future Games? Sounds like he is one that definitely needs to be on that team.

 

If he is in Florida doubt it. Scorpions are a great organization. I guess I would ask why is he playing for an older directional team vs playing for the Prime squad at his own age? If those numbers are accurate he would certainly fit that team. Any Scorpions roster is loaded, but like Evoshield the top players play on the top team.

If he is in Florida doubt it. Scorpions are a great organization. I guess I would ask why is he playing for an older directional team vs playing for the Prime squad at his own age? If those numbers are accurate he would certainly fit that team. Any Scorpions roster is loaded, but like Evoshield the top players play on the top team.

 

He has been contacted about PBR about Team Kentucky, but the Futures games overlap with the PG World Series. Not sure if it can work out. In any case, you are,correct about the Scorps organization...they are impressive. His team one of their prime teams....Scorp South 2017 Prime....but he is a 2018 grad. Coach Wilkerson, who also coaches with Team USA and The Kings Academy, is absolutely been great with Blaine....among others.

 

He has responded very well to the very high level of competition, and he is loving it and learning as much as possible. He has three more high school seasons to improve, and I am certain that he will. He is a hardworking kid on and off the field. He has the mental makeup I do believe....fierce competitor and hates to lose, but an easy-going kid to work with.

Thus far, on Gilliam's team, two have committed to Florida State and one to LSU. Its pretty early for 2017 grads and very much so for 2018 grads. If I am not mistaken, there are several former Scorps that went in the first and later rounds of the 2015 MLB draft. Carson Fulmer, Brendan Rodgers, and a few others. Its been exciting this summer for this kid.....who wouldn't be, right. I love to see great things happen to great people. This is the case.

I cant find this kid on the scorpions rosters. He aint listed on the scorps south 2017 prime team on their website. late edition?

I cant find this kid on the scorpions rosters. He aint listed on the scorps south 2017 prime team on their website. late edition?

 

I have no idea why he isn't listed....started with them in very early June....Vero Beach Classic. Then PG National Invitational in Fort Myers.....then Mizuno Wood Bat Sunshine State Championship, and most recently, Louisville Slugger Classic in Winter Haven.

 

Their website must not be up-to-date. His teammates that have committed are Ahearn, Albert, and Doolittle

Headed to the PG WWBA National Championships 16U July 10 and PG World Series 15U in late July (with their 2018 best). That's the info I have, but wherever and however they use him within the organization is great.

My son will b at 16u pg wwba nationals July 10th also. I hope I get to see him play while we are there

I saw on PBR Kentucky Twitter that he is pitching for Team PBR today at WKU...

Roster looks to be loaded with great players as you would expect.

I saw him pitch today for Team PBR at WKU. Had a no hitter through 5 1/3 innings. The relief pitcher did combine for a no hitter against a very good Ironmen Ball Club. He's really good and should be fun to watch these next couple years.