Blake Maxwell

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 Blake Maxwell     Born:  August 1, 1984    Birthplace:  Hope Mills, North Carolina    Height:  6' 5"    Weight:  255 lbs.    Bats:  Right    Throws:  Right    Drafted:  2005: 40th Round by the Boston Red Sox    College:  Methodist College    High School:  Southview High School (NC)    ETA:  2009
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Blake Maxwell
Born: August 1, 1984
Birthplace: Hope Mills, North Carolina
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 255 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: 2005: 40th Round by the Boston Red Sox
College: Methodist College
High School: Southview High School (NC)
ETA: 2009


Blake Maxwell (born August 1, 1984 in Hope Mills, NC), was drafted by the Red Sox in the 40th Round of the 2005 Amateur Draft out of Methodist College.

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Scouting Report

  • Imposing mound presence with a side-arm delivery. Possesses a high-80s to low-90s fastball along with a decent slider and change-up. Has had an up-and-down career with the Sox, but has taken well to the organizations' development and even instituted some major mechanical changes. Works best when his confidence is up and he's going at hitters. ~ SoxProspects.com
  • Blake was a closer in college. Using a side-arm delivery, he features a low 90's fastball, slider, and a change-up he uses against left handed batters.

Amateur Career

Blake served as his teams closer and part-time designated hitter in college, saving 22 games with a 1.69 ERA in three seaons at Methodist College.

Minor League Career

Assigned to Lowell Spinners in 2005 and saved 7 games. Promoted to Greenville Drive in 2006 where he served as the closer.

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