Ryan McCausland: LHP/OF, (2024) Wellesley, MA. 6-foot-2, 165-pound projectable athletic frame. Projectable and athletic at the plate, Mccausland had an exit velocity of 91 mph. (73.5 mph bat speed average). (24.5 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced wide stance with a tight load, then uses a long stride. Had developing bat speed, long loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Projectable and athletic from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 82 mph; has athletic consistent feet, developing soft hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were  athletic. Had a loose arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag.Projectable athletic on the mound, showed developing arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent loose arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. He has in line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-80 mph; showed command arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2018; Avg 1778). Has glove side around the zone command and sweeping action on his curveball (68-69). (Max spin 1474; Avg 1453). His changeup (72-73) had gradual fading action and arm side command. 

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.