By Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT.com managing editorIn a 59-8 win over Ashley, Walston broke the all-time passing record for New Hanover High School and New Hanover County.Walston surpassed former New Hanover quarterback Ward Coleman and now sits at 8,051 career passing yards, according to official statistics from New Hanover football coach Earl Smith.Last season, Walston led all passers in North Carolina with 4,340 yards – a whopping 271.3 yards per game. New Hanover Baseball; Blake Walston; Blake Walston.
June 28, 2020: Arizona Diamondbacks invited non-roster LHP Blake Walston to spring training. 172.
LHP Blake Walston assigned to Diamondbacks Alternate Training Site from Hillsboro Hops. He also threw for 39 touchdowns with just 15 interceptions, completing 256-of-454 attempts.
The six-foot-four southpaw hurler has been a force for the Wildcats in his senior year. They were very interested in MacKenzie Gore in 2017 but San Diego got there first. Blake Walston. The Arizona Diamondbacks doubled off on names out of high school in the 2019 MLB Draft, selecting pitcher Blake Walston 26th overall.Walston was 11-0 at New Hanover High School in North Carolina with a 0.23 ERA. He’s one of the biggest pop up arms in the Draft class, and he’s also one of the younger players available. Blake Walston is a 6’4”, 170-175 lb.
Fastball: 45/55 | Curveball: 55/65 | Change-up: 40/50 | Command: 40/50 Walston is all about projection.
He is no stranger to the South, he has worked in Dalton, Georgia and Meridian, Mississippi, and excited to be away from the snow and cold of Maine.
Coming into Saturday's game with Ashley, Walston had thrown for 1,235 yards – an average of 205.8 yards per game.Walston stands at 6-foot-4 and is committed to play college baseball at NC State.Copyright 2018 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. Posted October 21, 2018 12:35 a.m. EDT There is always risk when you take a prep arm, and a minimum of three years to build up their workload. 6-4. Walston is going to be a tough sign, with most projections seeing him as a late-1st/Supplemental Round pick. R 26. Blake's Stats National Avg. This season, Walston and all of New Hanover have gone through some struggles adjusting to a new roster. A high school athlete with a ceiling you can dream on. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.©2020 Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. He has plus athleticism, a clean delivery and he throws strikes.Sometimes projects don’t work out. GP 30. Oakland A’s 2019 Draft Profile: Blake Walston, New Hanover HS (NC) New, 8 comments. Claimed! July 5, 2019: LHP Blake Walston assigned to AZL D-backs. Team: Arizona Diamondbacks (minors) Born: June 28, 2001 in Wilmington, NC us Draft: Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 1st round (26th) of the 2019 MLB June Amateur Draft from New Hanover HS (Wilmington, NC).. High School: New Hanover HS (Wilmington, NC) 283 views 0:11 Blake Walston's highlights … 17 and 11 mos. 18-19 Varsity Baseball.