Hampden-Sydney College

2011: Will resume his spot as one of the Tigers’ top starting pitchers.

2010: Blanchard posted a perfect 5-0 record, making seven starts in 11 appearances...He threw 45.2 innings and posted a 5.12 ERA with 34 strikeouts and 26 earned runs.

2009: Worked his way into the starting rotation starting seven of his 11 appearances...Pitched 45.0 innings with a 5.80 ERA, 29 earned runs and 20 strikeouts.

2008: Pitched just 3.1 innings during his freshman year, but posted a 2.70 ERA, second-best on the squad...Notched three strikeouts on the season.  

High School: Blanchard was a two-sport standout at Roanoke Catholic, playing five years each on the baseball and basketball teams...Blanchard is the all-time strikeouts leader at Roanoke Catholic, and earned all-conference and all-state accolades during his tenure...Captain and all-conference performer for a Roanoke Catholic basketball team that captured two state championships.

Personal: Born December 31, 1988...Son of Dennis and Jill Blanchard...Has one sister, Michelle (17).