Nathan
Ricken

1.29.17 - 6-foot-1, 180-pound right-handed hitting RHP/OF with a strong frame. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a stiff arm action. Tall and fall delivery with regular effort. Fastball flashed sinking action at 78-79 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape with loose rotation at 67-68 mph. Changeup was firm at 73-75 mph. At the plate hits from a balanced, open setup with a short stride and minimal lower half. Short, level swing path. 77 mph exit velocity form a tee. 4.43 runner down the line. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 80 mph from the outfield.

2.15.16 - 6-foot, 158-pound two-way player, average lean frame, sloped shoulders. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short toe tap stride. Rotational hitter, level path minimal extension, pull side contact in BP. 73 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively played both infield and outfield, arm plays similar at both positions, 76 mph across the infield, 78 mph in the outfield, long high ¾ arm action. Defensively plays deep, firm actions. 7.39 runner in the 60. On the mound delivery is tall and fall, heel toe landing. Bow and arrow draw from the glove, over the top slot. Fastball is mostly straight, 73-75 mph. Curveball has gradual 12/6 action, 62-64 mph. Straight changeup showed occasional sink, some feel for the zone, 68-69 mph.