Travis Blankenhorn - 2015

[Hrbowski]

Travis Blankenhorn, a third baseman, was selected in the 3rd round of the 2015 MLB Amateur Player Draft out of a Pennsylvania high school. Blankenhorn has a swing that reminds some of Alex Gordon, and should add power to it as he gets stronger. Blankenhorn played shortstop in high school, but so far during his professional career he has played third and first, with third his most likely position to play as he climbs up the organization's ladder, but he could eventually move to the outfield. Blankenhorn has gotten off to a good start so far in his career, going 3-7 with two doubles and a triple, two runs scored, and two walks. Blankenhorn is a solid player in every aspect, but since he was drafted out of high school he could move through the organization slowly.

 

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[nytwinsfan]

This kid is really playing well. Blankenhorn is hitting 284/.376/.446 (.822) with 13 K and 8 BB in 86 PAs at both the Gulf Coast League and at Elizabethton. Since moving to Elizabethton he has been playing all Third Base.

[Shane Wahl]

E-Town 2015:

 

158 PA, .243/.306/.326 (.632), three doubles, three home runs, 11 walks, 32 strikeouts

[Hrbowski]

Blankenhorn had a decent debut season, finishing with a line of .244/321/347.