Ben Blair

Class:
Freshman
Position:
RHP
Height:
6-3
Weight:
175
Prev School:
Liberty Christian Academy
Hometown:
Gretna, Va.

2024

Named to CUSA All-Freshman Team
Made 23 appearances, the most by a Liberty pitcher, with two starts
Posted a 2-2 record with three saves and a 3.51 ERA over 48 2/3 innings
Pitched 42 1/3 relief innings, the most of any Flame in 2024
Struck out 42 and walked 23
Held opponents to a .261 batting average
Pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings in his first collegiate start in a 2-1 victory in 11 innings at UNCW (2/28)
Did not allow a run over 2 2/3 innings of relief against East Carolina (3/10)
Recorded the win with three scoreless innings, striking out three, in a 12-1 victory over Canisius (3/16)
Picked up the win with 1 2/3 scoreless innings in a 6-4 victory over Sam Houston (3/28)
Struck out four over two scoreless innings in a 9-3 win over Sam Houston (3/30)
Recorded a save with two scoreless innings, striking out three, in a 9-3 victory at New Mexico State (4/5)
Earned a save, striking out three over two innings, in a 7-2 win over Jacksonville State (4/12)
Struck out three over 2 1/3 scoreless innings of relief in a 10-7, 10-inning win at Samford (4/26)
Recorded the win, allowing an unearned run over 3 2/3 innings, striking out five, in an 11-5 victory over FIU in game two of a doubleheader (5/3)
Pitched two innings of scoreless relief versus Louisiana Tech (5/16)
Recorded the save, striking out three over the final 1 2/3 innings in a 6-2 win over Louisiana Tech in Game 8 of the CUSA Baseball Championship (5/24)
Member of the CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll

Prep

Graduate of Liberty Christian Academy
Named All-Region and All-Seminole District Player of the Year in 2023
Two-time all-state, all-region and All-Seminole District
Posted ERAs under 1.00 in both his junior (0.90) and senior (0.70) seasons
Went 10-0 with 100 strikeouts over 59 1/3 innings, giving up just 24 hits as a senior
Also played second base when not pitching
Part of the 2022 VHSL Class 3 State Championship team

Personal

Son of Amy and Stephen Blair
Majoring in business administration
Birthday is March 25

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty is a Christian school and the team is very good and competitive.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My grandma. Granny Joyce. She is a very godly woman and a great example for me. She is the nicest person in the world.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning the State Championship.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Steak is my favorite food.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check Snapchat first.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Fishing and hunting are two things I enjoy doing.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have three cats Hobo, Blackjack, and Dixie.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Bryce Harper

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Yellowstone National Park, I love nature and want to see elk and wolves.