The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.35
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.24
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Ryan Kruse: 3B/RHP, (2022) U of D Jesuit, MI. Northern Kentucky Commit, 6-foot-1, 215-pound. Solid at the plate, Kruse was ranked 3rd with an exit velocity of 98 mph. (76.76 mph bat speed average). (23.03 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed was explosive, and used an upward swing plane. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Pull side approach. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.35. Solid on the mound, showed good arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a quick short arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows high effort. Showed a consistent balance point. Has recoil finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 84-86 mph and topped out at 87 mph; showed arm side control and running action. (Max spin 2213; Avg 2103). He shows sweeping tight action on his slider (75-79). (Max spin 2505; Avg 2363).
Scout Evaluation
Ryan Kruse, U of D Jesuit, 2022, MI
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 215-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Begins in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Explosive bat speed. Upward swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 98 mph exit velocity, average 88.15 mph. 76.76 mph bat speed average. 23.03 mph hand speed average. Top 3 ev at the showcase.
Speed: 7.35 (60-yard).
Pitching: Solid. Up-tempo delivery, high effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, quick short arm action. Consistent balance point, recoil finish.
FB: T87. 84-86 mph. (Max spin 2213; Avg 2103). Arm side accuracy, running action.
Ryan Kruse: 3B/RHP, (2022) U of D Jesuit, MI. 6-foot-1, 215-pound.
Scout Evaluation
Ryan Kruse, U of D Jesuit, 2022, MI
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 215-pound.
3/06/21
Player Spotlight
Ryan Kruse: 3B/RHP, (2022) U of D Jesuit, MI. 6-foot, 215-pound. Fluid at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 94 mph. Starts in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Has explosive bat speed, upward long swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Pull side approach. Showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 88 mph. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.38. Smooth on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed tall balance point with even shoulders. Displayed a clean finish Produced a fastball that came in at 85-88 mph; has a heavy fastball that shows tailing action and decent command. Shows gradual action and consistent command on his 2/8 curveball (75-77). His sharp changeup (80-81) showed fading action and low in the zone command.
Scout Evaluation
Ryan Kruse, U of D Jesuit, 2022, MI
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 215-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Explosive bat speed. High finish, upward long swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 87.76 mph. 73.28 mph bat speed average. 21.23 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 88 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.38 (60-yard).
Pitching: Smooth. Tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, quick arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, a clean finish.
CH: 80-81 mph. Low in the zone control, fading action, sharp movement.
1/20/20
Pitching: On the mound sets up on the third base side of the rubber keeping his hands letter high. Delivers from a low 3/4 arm angle. Ball is easy out the hand 72-77 mph. Progressive break on the curve 66-69 mph. Change up was thrown with similar arm speed as the fastball 68-72 mph.
Hitting: At the plate sets up with his bat place over his back shoulder using an open stance. Small hand load while getting his barrel through the zone with authority. A parent bat speed and raw power bar in BP. Crushed a few boss up the middle with elevation.
Fielding: While working in the infield showed high level of confidence while fielding the ball. Soft hands were displayed on the backhand allowing him to work through his throw. Clean actions in the field.
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Player Spotlight
Ryan Kruse: 3B/RHP, (2022) U of D Jesuit, MI. Northern Kentucky Commit, 6-foot-1, 215-pound. Solid at the plate, Kruse was ranked 3rd with an exit velocity of 98 mph. (76.76 mph bat speed average). (23.03 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed was explosive, and used an upward swing plane. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Pull side approach. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.35. Solid on the mound, showed good arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a quick short arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows high effort. Showed a consistent balance point. Has recoil finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 84-86 mph and topped out at 87 mph; showed arm side control and running action. (Max spin 2213; Avg 2103). He shows sweeping tight action on his slider (75-79). (Max spin 2505; Avg 2363).
Scout Evaluation
Ryan Kruse, U of D Jesuit, 2022, MI
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 215-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Begins in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Explosive bat speed. Upward swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 98 mph exit velocity, average 88.15 mph. 76.76 mph bat speed average. 23.03 mph hand speed average. Top 3 ev at the showcase.
Speed: 7.35 (60-yard).
Pitching: Solid. Up-tempo delivery, high effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, quick short arm action. Consistent balance point, recoil finish.
FB: T87. 84-86 mph. (Max spin 2213; Avg 2103). Arm side accuracy, running action.
SL: 75-79 mph. Sweeping tight action. (Max spin 2505; Avg 2363).
Player Spotlight
Ryan Kruse: 3B/RHP, (2022) U of D Jesuit, MI. 6-foot-1, 215-pound.
Scout Evaluation
Ryan Kruse, U of D Jesuit, 2022, MI
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 215-pound.
Player Spotlight
Ryan Kruse: 3B/RHP, (2022) U of D Jesuit, MI. 6-foot, 215-pound. Fluid at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 94 mph. Starts in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Has explosive bat speed, upward long swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Pull side approach. Showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 88 mph. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.38. Smooth on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed tall balance point with even shoulders. Displayed a clean finish Produced a fastball that came in at 85-88 mph; has a heavy fastball that shows tailing action and decent command. Shows gradual action and consistent command on his 2/8 curveball (75-77). His sharp changeup (80-81) showed fading action and low in the zone command.
Scout Evaluation
Ryan Kruse, U of D Jesuit, 2022, MI
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 215-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Explosive bat speed. High finish, upward long swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 87.76 mph. 73.28 mph bat speed average. 21.23 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 88 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.38 (60-yard).
Pitching: Smooth. Tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, quick arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, a clean finish.
FB: T88. 85-88 mph. (Max spin 2093; Avg 2008). Decent accuracy, tailing action, heavy movement.
CB: 75-77 mph. Consistent control, gradual action, 2/8 shape.
CH: 80-81 mph. Low in the zone control, fading action, sharp movement.
Pitching: On the mound sets up on the third base side of the rubber keeping his hands letter high. Delivers from a low 3/4 arm angle. Ball is easy out the hand 72-77 mph. Progressive break on the curve 66-69 mph. Change up was thrown with similar arm speed as the fastball 68-72 mph.
Hitting: At the plate sets up with his bat place over his back shoulder using an open stance. Small hand load while getting his barrel through the zone with authority. A parent bat speed and raw power bar in BP. Crushed a few boss up the middle with elevation.
Fielding: While working in the infield showed high level of confidence while fielding the ball. Soft hands were displayed on the backhand allowing him to work through his throw. Clean actions in the field.