Ryan
Ernst

2/16/14 Ernst is a 5-foot-11, 170-pound backstop that registered a 4.32 home-to-1B time and displayed pop times of 2.12-2.19 on throws of 75 mph from the crouch. The junior starts from a slightly open stance with a high hands load and utilizes a lift and replace stride foot to produce a bat exit velocity of 84 mph. Ernst barreled the baseball consistently during a solid round of batting practice.

11/2/13 Ernst is a 5-foot-11, 170-pound right-handed hitter that hits from a square stance with a lift and replace stride foot. He utilizes a high hands load and limited lower half actions to create a bat exit velocity of 83 mph. Ernst showcased pop times of 2.10-2.19 on throws of 73 mph from the crouch.

7/30/13 Ernst is a 5-foot-10, 160-pound prospect that showcased pop times of 2.09-2.16 on throws of 71 mph out of the crouch. He displayed a square stance and a flat bat path that produced consistent line drives in batting practice with a bat exit velocity of 83 mph. Ernst went 2-for-6 in game action over the course of the two day event.