| IP | 28.2 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.45 |
| WHIP | 1.190 |
| BB/9 | 2.5 |
| SO/9 | 12.9 |
- Full name Blake Alexander Wehunt
- Born 11/09/2000 in Athens, GA
- Profile Ht.: 6'6" / Wt.: 240 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Southern Mississippi
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Drafted in the 9th round (268th overall) by the Boston Red Sox in 2023 (signed for $100,000).
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Wehunt is a massive, 6-foot-7, 240-pound righthander who turned in a career year with Kennesaw State this spring after spending three tough years at Southern Mississippi. He posted a 4.83 ERA in 14 starts and 76.1 innings, with a 23.2% strikeout rate and 6.7% walk rate. Wehunt throws a 91-93 mph fastball that has been up to 96, and mixes in a low-to-mid-80s slider and changeup as his go-to secondaries.
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BA Grade/Risk: 45/High.
Track Record: Though a decorated high school pitcher in Mississippi, Wehunt rarely pitched in three years at Southern Mississippi while navigating injuries and a deep staff. He transferred to Kennesaw State and emerged as the primary Friday starter. The Red Sox liked his size, strike-throwing, aptitude and feel, signing him for a below-slot $100,000 bonus in the ninth round of the 2023 draft. He held hitters to a .204 average with a 28% strikeout rate while reaching Double-A in his first full pro season in 2024.
Scouting Report: Wehunt is 6-foot-7, 240 pounds and looks like a basketball power forward, with size to create angles to puzzle hitters. His 93 mph fastball topped out at 96 mph and has some armside run away from lefthanded hitters. His splitter showed promise, producing a 36% whiff rate in 2024 that suggested a potentially above-average pitch. Though Wehunt’s sweeper had decent shape, it also popped out of his hand in a way that limited chases. It could be average or better if he finds a way to tighten it. He also threw a hard 84-85 mph curveball with promise, especially against lefties. Despite his size, Wehunt has room for strength gains that could elevate his arsenal and allow him to start.
The Future: Wehunt will open 2025 in the Double-A rotation. He has a mix that could work as a No. 4 or 5 starter, with the potential as a multi-inning reliever.
Scouting Grades: Fastball: 45 | Curveball: 50 | Split: 55 | Sweeper: 45 | Control: 50.
Career Transactions
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Portland Sea Dogs activated RHP Blake Wehunt from the 7-day injured list.
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Portland Sea Dogs activated RHP Blake Wehunt.
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Portland Sea Dogs transferred RHP Blake Wehunt to the Development List.
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Portland Sea Dogs activated RHP Blake Wehunt from the 7-day injured list.
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Portland Sea Dogs placed RHP Blake Wehunt on the 7-day injured list.
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RHP Blake Wehunt assigned to Portland Sea Dogs from Greenville Drive.
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Greenville Drive activated RHP Blake Wehunt.
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RHP Blake Wehunt assigned to Greenville Drive from Salem Red Sox.
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RHP Blake Wehunt assigned to Salem Red Sox from FCL Red Sox.
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RHP Blake Wehunt assigned to FCL Red Sox.
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Boston Red Sox signed RHP Blake Wehunt.