Ryan Excited To Continue Growing At Michigan State
May 6, 2022
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Thomas Ryan
Class of 2022 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 52 / POS: 14
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: SS
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High School: St. XavierState: OH
- Summer Team: Midland Braves
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Height: 6-2Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Pitching
87
Max FB
(02/20/21)
86 - 87
FB
(02/20/21)
65 - 68
CB
(02/22/20)
76 - 77
CH
(02/20/21)
71 - 73
SL
(02/20/21)
Position
7.47
60-yard
(02/22/20)
81
INF Velo
(02/20/21)
90
Exit Velo
(02/20/21)
4.91
H-1st
(02/17/19)
Trackman - Fastball
87.3
Velocity (max)
(02/20/21)
86.4 - 87.3
Velo Range
(02/20/21)
88.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/21)
2142
Spin Rate (max)
(02/20/21)
2071
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/20/21)
IVB (max)
(06/08/21)
IVB (avg)
(06/08/21)
HM (max)
(06/08/21)
HM (avg)
(06/08/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/20/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/20/21)
Zone %
(02/20/21)
2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84.6
Velo Range
82.6 - 84.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.2
Spin Rate (max)
1928
Spin Rate (avg)
1856
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: Midland 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
87.3
Velo Range
86.4 - 87.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
88.6
Spin Rate (max)
2142
Spin Rate (avg)
2071
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.0
Velocity (max)
(02/20/21)
63.9 - 66.3
Velo Range
(06/08/21)
67.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/21)
1949
Spin Rate (max)
(02/20/21)
1949
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/20/21)
IVB (max)
(06/08/21)
IVB (avg)
(06/08/21)
HM (max)
(06/08/21)
HM (avg)
(06/08/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/20/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/20/21)
Zone %
(06/08/21)
2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
66.7
Velo Range
63.9 - 66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
63
Spin Rate (max)
1857
Spin Rate (avg)
1765
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: Midland 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
67
Eff Velocity (avg)
67.1
Spin Rate (max)
1949
Spin Rate (avg)
1949
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
73.8
Velocity (max)
(02/20/21)
71.7 - 73.8
Velo Range
(02/20/21)
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/21)
1842
Spin Rate (max)
(02/20/21)
1775
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/20/21)
IVB (max)
(02/20/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/20/21)
HM (max)
(02/20/21)
HM (avg)
(02/20/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/20/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/20/21)
Scout Day: Midland 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
73.8
Velo Range
71.7 - 73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.8
Spin Rate (max)
1842
Spin Rate (avg)
1775
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.6
Velocity (max)
(06/08/21)
75.8 - 77.6
Velo Range
(06/08/21)
77.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/21)
1558
Spin Rate (max)
(02/20/21)
1535
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/20/21)
IVB (max)
(02/20/21)
IVB (avg)
(06/08/21)
HM (max)
(02/20/21)
HM (avg)
(02/20/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/20/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/20/21)
Zone %
(02/20/21)
2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
77.6
Velo Range
75.8 - 77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.3
Spin Rate (max)
1443
Spin Rate (avg)
1440
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Scout Day: Midland 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
76.2
Velo Range
74.4 - 76.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
77.3
Spin Rate (max)
1558
Spin Rate (avg)
1535
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/20/21)
83.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/20/21)
197
Distance (avg)
(02/20/21)
280
Distance (max)
(02/20/21)
Sweet Spot %
(02/20/21)
Line Drive %
(02/20/21)
Fly Ball %
(02/20/21)
Ground Ball %
(02/20/21)
Scout Day: Midland 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
89.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
83
Distance (avg)
197
Distance (max)
280
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
(02/20/21)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
(02/20/21)
69.5
Bat Speed (max)
(02/20/21)
67.9
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/20/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/20/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(02/20/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(02/20/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/20/21)
Scout Day: Midland 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
20
Bat Speed (max)
69.5
Bat Speed (avg)
67.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(06/08/21)
Rise+
(06/08/21)
Sink+
(06/08/21)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(06/08/21)
Sweep+
(06/08/21)
Videos
(6/8/21)
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- 2021 Scout Day: Midland - Quick Hits - Mar 4, 2021
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: Midland - Feb 23, 2021
- 2020 Scout Day: Midland Baseball - Quick Hits - Feb 28, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: Midland Baseball - Advanced Metrics - Feb 25, 2020
- Results from 2020 Scout Day: Midland Baseball - Feb 24, 2020
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- Results from 2019 Scout Day: Midland Baseball - Feb 20, 2019
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Ryan Excited To Continue Growing At Michigan State
CINCINNATI - Michigan State had just what Thomas Ryan was searching for in a college.
“What an amazing opportunity to play baseball in the Big 10,” the St. Xavier senior said about an offer and commitment made to the school four-and-a-half hours away. “It’s close to home and my family can come see me play. I have a good relationship with the coaches, the recruiting coordinator and the head coach. I went on two visits and liked what I saw with the business school.”
Interest from MSU began in the winter of junior year.
“I started talking to them through the Alpha Pro Day after I hit 87.4,” reflected the 14th-rated 2022 right-handed pitcher in Ohio. “Then I went to the PBR Midland Scout Day and threw 87.3. After that they reached out to one of my coaches, Marcus Davis. We continued to talk and in the fall I went there to a football game.
“In February I was up to 88 and I sent them video,” Ryan continued. “I went on a visit and I met the coaches, the players and also Tom Izzo. They gave me an offer on Feb. 14 and I committed the next day.”
Michigan State saw a lot of promise in the 6-2 180-pounder.
“They talked to my high school coaches and Midland coaches and they know my intangibles and work ethic,” Ryan explained. “I have a lot of projectability, I’m only 17. I can keep getting bigger and better.”
Offers from Denison and Marietta along with interest from local D-I schools and Lafayette were under consideration by Ryan, who admitted to some nerves being uncommitted more than halfway through his final year of high school.
“Being a senior it was a bit stressful not knowing where you’re going,” Ryan related. “I just tried to stay positive and when I made the decision it was a big relief. I’m glad to be able to play baseball and be stress-free from not knowing where you’re going to go to college.”
The desire to play at the next level has been there for some time.
“I’ve always had a dream of playing in college since I was a young kid playing baseball and watching the Reds on TV,” Ryan noted. “I’m happy the dream is a reality.’
It became realistic once in high school.
“After my freshman year I knew I could do it,” Ryan said. “I have a lot of confidence in myself and knew if I kept working the dream would become a reality.
“I worked in the weight room five days a week,” added Ryan about improvement made to get to the point of becoming a college commit. “I worked at getting better as a hitter and better as a leader as well.”
Family, parents, a younger brother (Jack), the St. X staff, the Midland coaches, Alpha Baseball, hitting coach Marcus Davis and Pro Force Strength and Conditioning are all credited by Ryan with making a major impact in his baseball journey.
“It was a bit stressful but also cool to meet all the coaches and build relationships,” Ryan said. “Midland Scout Day and PBR throughout my high school years helped as I continued to build my statistics. All the coaches were able to see my progress and projectability as I continued to get better.”
A 4.0 student planning on a major in finance, Ryan feels he has a lot to provide the program at Michigan State.
“I will bring leadership,” Ryan proclaimed. “I’ve had the will since I was young to learn and get better. I’m a student of the game. Those intangibles and projectability continue to get better each day whether it’s at practice or in a game.”
The chance to grow at MSU has the 52nd-ranked senior in Ohio excited.
“I’m looking forward to building relationships with my teammates, being at a Big 10 school and competing against great talent,” Ryan concluded.