Power right-hander with strikeout stuff and starter upside
Blackwood gives Alabama a **proven RHP** with real miss-bat ability: in the 2023 season, he went 8-1 with a 2.49 ERA, 74 strikeouts, 19 walks, and a 1.09 WHIP across 68.2 innings, showing the kind of strike-throwing efficiency coaches love.[1] He’s a sturdy 6-foot-2, 205-pound righty who has also shown notable velocity growth over time, and recent coverage suggests he was expected to be fine after an early exit this season, which matters for durability planning.[2][4][5] If you want a competitive arm who can work as a starter and attack hitters, he’s a fit; if you need a spotless health record or already-elite power stuff, check his current status closely.[1][5]
