77.1
Velocity (max)
2/20/21
CLASS OF 2023
LHP
OF
Ryan
Bird
St. Xavier (HS) • OH
6' 1" • 190LBS
L/L • 19yr
Travel Team: Cincinnati Riverbats
6' 1" • 190LBS
L/L • 19yr
Travel Team: Cincinnati Riverbats
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
74.1 - 77.1
Velo Range
2/20/21
1852
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
Changeup
70 - 73
Velo Range
2/20/21
1470
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
Curveball
62.3 - 67.9
Velo Range
2/06/22
1974
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
88
Exit Velocity (max)
2/06/22
76.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/06/22
236
Distance (max)
2/20/21
75
Sweet Spot %
2/06/22
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/06/22
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/06/22
14
Rot. Acc (max)
2/06/22
-
Hard Hit %
7.71
60
2/06/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
74
INF Velo
2/20/21
72
OF Velo
2/06/22
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.71
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
11.4
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
190
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
112
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.8
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
236
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
162
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats 2.6.22
Feb 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.0
Exit Velocity (max)
76.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
112
Distance (avg)
190
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
80.6
Exit Velocity (max)
71.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
236
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats 2.6.22
Feb 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
17.3
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
64.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
18.6
Hand Speed (max)
16.9
Hand Speed (avg)
64.2
Bat Speed (max)
59.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1844
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1739
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1372
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1852
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1974
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1470
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats 2.6.22
Feb 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
73.9
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 73.4
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,908
Spin Rate (max)
1,844
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
68.3
Velocity (max)
62.3 - 67.9
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,997
Spin Rate (max)
1,739
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.2
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 71.2
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,397
Spin Rate (max)
1,372
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
77.1
Velocity (max)
74.1 - 77.1
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,953
Spin Rate (max)
1,852
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.1
Velocity (max)
66.3 - 67.1
Velo Range
65.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,000
Spin Rate (max)
1,974
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.5
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 70.5
Velo Range
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,538
Spin Rate (max)
1,470
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
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Notes
News
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Ryan Bird: LHP/OF, (2023) St. Xavier, OH. 6-foot-1, 190-pound. At the plate, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 88 mph. (64.5 mph bat speed average). (17.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced tall stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Had quick bat speed, uphill simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 72 mph; has consistent feet, a natural exchange, and firm hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.71 at the event. On the mound, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Sat with his fastball at 72-73 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1908; Avg 1843). Threw a 11/5 curveball (63-64) with slurvey action. (Max spin 1997; Avg 1739). His changeup (66-69) had some fading action.
6-foot-1, 175-pound solid frame. Capable in the box, Bird recorded an exit velocity of 81 mph. Begins in an athletic open stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is average. He found some barrels in his round. Line drive approach. Solid in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 74 mph; had a fluid natural exchange, consistent hands, and average footwork. Solid on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and an compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Has an athletic balance point. Displayed a clean finish Curveball (66-67 mph), changeup (70-73 mph).Threw his fastball 76-77 mph.