The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.60
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.03
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.25
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.51
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Ryan Christiansen, Apple Valley (MN), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Delivery: Balanced, small steps, controlled tempo, gets to balance postion, continues momentum down the mound Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, hand break ,inverted w, horizontal elbow, 3/4 slot FB: T90, 86-90 mph. T2362, 2265 average rpm. SL: 74-74 mph. T1928, 1866 average rpm. CH: 78-79 mph. T1804, 1736 average rpm. ATH: 7.60 runner in the 60.
3/16/24
Ryan Christiansen, Apple Valley (MN), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Hit: RHH. short leg lift to trigger swing, harder line drive contact, mostly pull approach, 71 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.9 mph. 301' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-70 mph. Defense: Average feet, work direct, good and balanced setup, stays low, hands work and makes routine play ATH: 7.60 runner in the 60.
6/18/23
Entering the tournament as the No. 1 rated player in the class of 2026 for the state of Minnesota, Christiansen showed well in his outing on the mound. Standing at 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, the right-hander projects well as a pitching prospect, showcasing athletic movements and the ability to field his position. Earned the win on the bump by working 4.2 innings in his start, striking out four batters. Struggled with command at times, but was able to control his opponent by only allowing one hit, utilizing a fastball that got up to 84 mph. Flipped up a curveball and change up to complement his fastball, keeping hitters off-balance for a majority of his outing.
3/18/23
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Strong follow on mound Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Delivery: Slight hybrid, low hand start, side step and into balance position, controls balance, lands slightly across the body Arm Action: RH. Shoprt arm path, shoulders work inline downhill, clean out front, 3/4 slot FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Straight T2265, 2219 average rpm. SL: 71-75 mph. Sharp break T2061, 2008 average rpm. CH: 77-79 mph. Fade/sink T1509, 1461 average rpm.
3/18/23
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Strong follow on mound Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Hits: RHH. Open and relaxed stance. Small hand load, strides to square. Hands/barrel work down to contact, up to finish. Some strength. Mid/pull approach, average contact, fly ball result Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 MPH. 305' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.Carry Defense: Average movements. Routine glove, works out front. Feet could play more aggressive Run: 8.03 runner in the 60.
3/18/23
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Strong follow on mound Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Delivery: Slight hybrid, low hand start, side step and into balance position, controls balance, lands slightly across the body Arm Action: RH. Shoprt arm path, shoulders work inline downhill, clean out front, 3/4 slot FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Straight T2265, 2219 average rpm. SL: 71-75 mph. Sharp break T2061, 2008 average rpm. CH: 77-79 mph. Fade/sink T1509, 1461 average rpm.
3/18/23
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Strong follow on mound Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Hits: RHH. Open and relaxed stance. Small hand load, strides to square. Hands/barrel work down to contact, up to finish. Some strength. Mid/pull approach, average contact, fly ball result Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 MPH. 305' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.Carry Defense: Average movements. Routine glove, works out front. Feet could play more aggressive Run: 8.03 runner in the 60.
3/05/22
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-1, 157-pounds. Good frame with room to fill in Defense: INF: Average quickness to the ball. Sure glove work. Strong arm, the ball jumps out of his hand. Accurate throws. Consistent. Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. ¾ arm slot with carry Hit: RHH. Separates upper and lower half in the load. Hands load behind somewhat. Balanced through the swing with good tilt of the ball. Long extensions through the baseball at contact. Line drives and flyballs to the entire field. Long levers. Had the tendency to get a little long with his swing when timing was off. Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Run: 8.25 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Rocker step, crouched over balanced leg kick. Reaches down the mound and finishes high. Arm Action: RH. Short ¾ arm slot, Live arm FB: T79.00, 76-78 mph. Good feel, heavy, late run. SL: 60-63 mph. 10/4 shape, late break, average shape. CH: 65-68 mph. Arm side fade
10/10/21
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Big frame with room to fill in. Body: 6-1, 157-pounds. Defense: INF: Proper footwork. Good glove work. Good first step. Low ¾ arm across the infield. Strong arm. Feet are a little heavy. Arm: R/R. INF - 73 mph. Hit: R/R. Big frame. Separates lower and upper body. Tilts top half over the baseball. Collapses some and had the tendency to get a little bit long. When he was on time he had smooth hands and flashed some pop to the pull side. Power: 79.00 mph exit velocity from the tee. Run: 8.51 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Square setup. Big rocker step to a crouched leg kick. Drives down the mound well. Spins off after releasing the ball. Arm Action: R/R. Low ¾. Throws across his body some and spins off some. Live arm. FB: T77.00, 73-77 mph. Arm side run CB: 61-64 mph. More of a slider. Smaller shape CH: 63-65 mph. Arm side fade.
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RHP Ryan Christiansen (Apple Valley, MN, 2026) is a 6-foot-2 follow in @PBRMinnesota. FB leaves a low slot with jump/run, 76-79 mph. Deceptive CH, 70-72 mph; developing spin feel on CB as a viable third offering.#PBRatTheRock | @MASH_BASEBALL pic.twitter.com/I75NRoJfAm
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-4, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Balanced, small steps, controlled tempo, gets to balance postion, continues momentum down the mound
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, hand break ,inverted w, horizontal elbow, 3/4 slot
FB: T90, 86-90 mph. T2362, 2265 average rpm.
SL: 74-74 mph. T1928, 1866 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. T1804, 1736 average rpm.
ATH: 7.60 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-4, 210-pounds.
Hit: RHH. short leg lift to trigger swing, harder line drive contact, mostly pull approach, 71 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.9 mph. 301' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-70 mph.
Defense: Average feet, work direct, good and balanced setup, stays low, hands work and makes routine play
ATH: 7.60 runner in the 60.
Entering the tournament as the No. 1 rated player in the class of 2026 for the state of Minnesota, Christiansen showed well in his outing on the mound. Standing at 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, the right-hander projects well as a pitching prospect, showcasing athletic movements and the ability to field his position. Earned the win on the bump by working 4.2 innings in his start, striking out four batters. Struggled with command at times, but was able to control his opponent by only allowing one hit, utilizing a fastball that got up to 84 mph. Flipped up a curveball and change up to complement his fastball, keeping hitters off-balance for a majority of his outing.
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Slight hybrid, low hand start, side step and into balance position, controls balance, lands slightly across the body
Arm Action: RH. Shoprt arm path, shoulders work inline downhill, clean out front, 3/4 slot
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Straight T2265, 2219 average rpm.
SL: 71-75 mph. Sharp break T2061, 2008 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Fade/sink T1509, 1461 average rpm.
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Open and relaxed stance. Small hand load, strides to square. Hands/barrel work down to contact, up to finish. Some strength. Mid/pull approach, average contact, fly ball result
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 MPH. 305' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.Carry
Defense: Average movements. Routine glove, works out front. Feet could play more aggressive
Run: 8.03 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Strong follow on mound
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Slight hybrid, low hand start, side step and into balance position, controls balance, lands slightly across the body
Arm Action: RH. Shoprt arm path, shoulders work inline downhill, clean out front, 3/4 slot
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Straight T2265, 2219 average rpm.
SL: 71-75 mph. Sharp break T2061, 2008 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Fade/sink T1509, 1461 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Strong follow on mound
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Open and relaxed stance. Small hand load, strides to square. Hands/barrel work down to contact, up to finish. Some strength. Mid/pull approach, average contact, fly ball result
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 MPH. 305' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.Carry
Defense: Average movements. Routine glove, works out front. Feet could play more aggressive
Run: 8.03 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 157-pounds. Good frame with room to fill in
Defense: INF: Average quickness to the ball. Sure glove work. Strong arm, the ball jumps out of his hand. Accurate throws. Consistent.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. ¾ arm slot with carry
Hit: RHH. Separates upper and lower half in the load. Hands load behind somewhat. Balanced through the swing with good tilt of the ball. Long extensions through the baseball at contact. Line drives and flyballs to the entire field. Long levers. Had the tendency to get a little long with his swing when timing was off.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.25 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Rocker step, crouched over balanced leg kick. Reaches down the mound and finishes high.
Arm Action: RH. Short ¾ arm slot, Live arm
FB: T79.00, 76-78 mph. Good feel, heavy, late run.
SL: 60-63 mph. 10/4 shape, late break, average shape.
CH: 65-68 mph. Arm side fade
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Big frame with room to fill in.
Body: 6-1, 157-pounds.
Defense: INF: Proper footwork. Good glove work. Good first step. Low ¾ arm across the infield. Strong arm. Feet are a little heavy.
Arm: R/R. INF - 73 mph.
Hit: R/R. Big frame. Separates lower and upper body. Tilts top half over the baseball. Collapses some and had the tendency to get a little bit long. When he was on time he had smooth hands and flashed some pop to the pull side.
Power: 79.00 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.51 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Square setup. Big rocker step to a crouched leg kick. Drives down the mound well. Spins off after releasing the ball.
Arm Action: R/R. Low ¾. Throws across his body some and spins off some. Live arm.
FB: T77.00, 73-77 mph. Arm side run
CB: 61-64 mph. More of a slider. Smaller shape
CH: 63-65 mph. Arm side fade.