Ryan McCausland: LHP/OF, (2024) Wellesley, MA. 5-foot-11, 150-pound athletic lean frame. Projectable at the plate, the left-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 86 mph. (67.6 mph bat speed average). (22.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced open stance with a small load, then used a closed small stride. Bat speed is developing,  displayed a flat long swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 79 mph; shows a clean natural exchange, consistent developing feet, and soft sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot with a long loose arm action. Projectable on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and uses some effort. Has a consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 73-74 mph; showed arm side control and running action. (Max spin 1847; Avg 1786). His curveball (64-66) has glove side command and sweeping action. (Max spin 1483; Avg 1425). His changeup (66-68) shows arm side around the zone control and gradual fading action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Ryan McCausland, Wellesley, 2024, MA

Position: LHP/OF

Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pound athletic lean frame.

Hit: (LHH) Projectable. Began in a balanced open stance with a small load, then used a closed small stride. Developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat long swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 74.5 mph. 67.6 mph bat speed average. 22.3 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Soft sure hands, consistent developing footwork, clean natural exchange. Projectable.  Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. 

Arm: 79 mph outfield velocity. Long loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, developing arm speed, consistent arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands closed, an athletic finish.

FB: T74. 73-74 mph. (Max spin 1847;  Avg 1786). Arm side accuracy, running action. 

CB: 64-66 mph. Glove side control, sweeping action. (Max spin 1483; Avg 1425). 

CH: 66-68 mph. Arm side around the zone command, gradual fading action.