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On The Recruiting Trail: 2018 SS/RHP Ryan Jackson

November 24, 2017
Ronald Sims
Mississippi Scouting Director


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Ryan Jackson

Class of 2018 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2018
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Ridgeland
    State: MS
  • Summer Team: Jackson 96ers
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
6.87
60-yard
85
INF Velo
88
OF Velo
90
Exit Velo

Scouting Report

11/12/17 Lean, athletic 6-foot, 191-pound frame. Showed solid level of athleticism posting a 6.87 60-yard dash. Right-handed hitter with tall, open, athletic setup. Working closed with subtle shift of weight, short stride and fluid rhythm in hands. Quick hands with line-drive type approach, short path and solid bat speed, posted an 90 mph exit velocity. Solid efender with soft hands, fluid footwork works through ball showing athleticism with clean transfer. Medium, high-3/4 arm stroke with accuracy and average carry, recorded an outfield positional velocity of 88 mph, and 85 mph infield velocity.

10/15/17 Lean, athletic 6-foot, 191-pound frame. Right-handed hitter with tall, open setup. Working closed with subtle, short stride and fluid rhythm in hands. Quick hands with line-drive type approach short path and solid bat speed, posted an 89 mph exit velocity. Solid defender with soft hands, fluid footwork works through ball showing athleticism with clean transfer. Medium high-3/4 arm stroke with accuracy and average carry, recorded an outfield positional velocity of 87 mph, and 82 mph infield velocity. Ran a 7.03 60-yard dash.


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The Prep Baseball Report Mississippi scouting staff recently sat down with Ridgeland, uncommitted RHP/SS to discuss how his recruiting process is coming along. Below is a transcript of our question and answer session:

PBR: What schools have you been hearing from?
Jackson: I have been hearing from Jackson State, Mississippi Delta CC, Copiah-Lincoln CC, Meridian CC, Hinds CC, Southwest CC and Pearl River

 PBR: Have you developed a relationship with any specific coaches?
Jackson: Yes I’ve developed a relationship over the last couple of months with coach Parks at MS Delta and coach Temple at Hinds

 PBR: Have you taken any unofficial visits? If so, please describe each visit.
Jackson: I have not taken any unofficial visit.

 PBR: Do you have any visits scheduled?
Jackson: Yes I have a scheduled visit to Pearl River CC after Thanksgiving break and Southwest CC in early December.

 PBR: Do you have any offers at this stage?
Jackson: Yes I hold offers from MS Delta CC, Copiah-Lincoln CC, Hinds CC and Pearl River CC

 PBR: Do you have a timeline for your recruitment?
Jackson: Yes I’ll sit down with my family after these two upcoming visits and hopefully make a decision shortly after those visits take place.

 PBR: Do you have a favorite at this stage?
Jackson: At this time I do not have a favorite and I am still weighing the pros and cons of each program, trying to establish the best fit for me.

 PBR: GPA/ACT?
Jackson: I have a 3.2 GPA and 24 on the ACT.

PBR: What showcases or events have been most meaningful to your recruitment thus far?
Jackson: I would have to say the TPL scout day and the MS All-State Games have been the most beneficial in my recruiting process.

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