Michael
Ruffolo

5.9.15 - Indiana State recruit, currently ranked No. 94 in Illinois’ 2016 class. 5-foot-7, 140-pound middle infielder; plays the game with energy and bounce. Displayed solid arm strength and range during pregame. Leadoff hitter, laid down drag bunt on first pitch, ran a 3.92 on out. Also walked twice and flew out to centerfielder. Also came in to pitch; 79-81 fastball with 70-73 mph slider.

1.19.14 - 5-foot-7, 135-pound, athletic, middle infielder. Defensively, showed clean, soft hands with quick catch and release skills. Arm works short and loose from a high ¾ slot at 77 mph with carry. Ran a 7.46 60. Offensively, hits from a balanced stance, smooth loading action, short stride and maintains excellent balance through contact. Swing has fluid rhythm with a flat bat that stays in the zone long, with solid barrel whip. Has solid pop for his size. Exit velocity was 75 mph off a tee.

11/2/13 - 5-foot-7, 135-pound, infielder with solid tool set across the board. Defensively he showed high quality actions, soft hands, quick feet, clean exchanges, and plays through the ball athletically. Arm works loose and easy, 75 mph across the infield, with accuracy. Ran a 7.38 60. At the plate he hits with a balanced, open stance, coils some when loading, minimal stride, maintains excellence balance through the swing. Bat path is flat, gets to solid extension, ability to hit spray it to all fields, line drive singles type hitter. Exit velocity was 76 mph off a tee.