Player Spotlight: 2021 LHP Erik Ritchie (Souderton Area)
September 26, 2018
As we move into the later half of fall and the Elite Prospect Showcase draws closer we will be taking a periodic look at uncommitted underclassmen across the state who have stood out at a PBR event over the past four months.
Today we begin by taking a look at a 2021 left-handed pitcher who shined at the recent Lehigh Valley Rising Stars Scout Day on September 23rd at Keystone State Baseball Academy.
Erik Ritchie
Class of 2021 / LHP
Rankings
StateRank: 17 / POS: 3
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Souderton AreaState: PA
- Summer Team: Dirtbags Skrapak
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Height: 6-2Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Pitching
88
Max FB
(07/31/19)
84 - 87
FB
(07/31/19)
73 - 75
CB
(02/23/19)
77 - 79
CH
(02/23/19)
Videos
(9/23/18)
Player News
- Inside The Rankings: Top 10 Class of 2021 LHP - Apr 30, 2020
- Summer 2019 Recap: Top Fastball Velocities - Sep 9, 2019
- PBR Future Games Player Spotlight: LHP Erik Ritchie - Jul 29, 2019
- 2019 PBR Future Games: Early Look at Team Pennsylvania Roster - Mar 30, 2019
- Elite Prospect Showcase: Left-Handed Pitcher Analysis - Nov 7, 2018
- Player Spotlight: 2021 LHP Erik Ritchie (Souderton Area) - Sep 26, 2018
- Lehigh Valley Rising Stars Scout Day: Complete Results - Sep 24, 2018
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
Western PA Fall Scout Day (Invite Only) | PA | 09/29 | Allegheny College |
PBR Evaluation & Measurables Showcase | PA | 10/7 | Keystone State Baseball Academy (Manheim) |
Astro Falcons Scout Day | PA | 10/14 | Bob Cene Park (Struthers, OH) |
Elite Prospect Showcase (Invite Only) | PA | 10/27 | Keystone State Baseball Academy (Manheim) |
PBR Mid-Atlantic ProCase (Invite Only) | PA | 10/28 | Keystone State Baseball Academy (Manheim) |
PENNSYLVANIA NEWS
- PA 2024 Futures Program Scout Day: Stat Release & Leaderboards 5/29/24
- PA PRESEASON ID Event Top Performer Spotlight: '25 Jude Scavone RHP/1B (State College Area) 5/24/24
- PA PRESEASON ID Event Top Performer Spotlight: '25 RHP/1B Dylan Paul (Bethel Park) 5/22/24
- PA On Deck Preview: '26 RHP Brady Sell (Archbishop Wood) 5/20/24
- PA On Deck Preview: '25 OF Chase McNally (Methacton) 5/17/24
- PA PRESEASON ID Event Top Performer Spotlight: '25 1B/3B Tobias Vahey (Harborcreek) 5/16/24
- PA On Deck Preview: '25 LHP/OF Aiden Snowberger (DuBios Central Catholic) 5/15/24
- PA PRESEASON ID Event Top Performer Spotlight: '25 LHP/OF Cy Herchelroath (Elizabeth Forward) 5/14/24
- PA 2024 PA HS Scout Blog: Edition #4 5/13/24
- PA On Deck Preview: '26 RHP/SS Ryder Olson (Pennridge) 5/13/24
Scouting Report
9.23.18 - First look at this 6-foot, 185-pound lefty was a good one. Athletic, well proportioned frame with time for additional strength. Sat 83-84 from a high 3/4 arm slot with an easy, repeatable delivery that stays directional. Fastball has natural cut and curveball with 1/7 shape at 70-72 has a chance to be an out pitch at the next level. Changeup is a bit stiff at 74-78 but is commanded well with little current movement. Definite spring/summer follow in this class.