Ryan
Black

6/21/17
A right-handed pitching prospect in the 2018 class. Delivery is uptempo and requires regular effort. Lower half is mechanically efficient and creates energy. Arm is loose and relatively clean. Works through a high-¾ slot with above average arm speed. Fastball was mostly straight through the zone, sitting 77-80 mph. Spins a tight, sharp slider that he can break onto or off the plate. Throws the pitch firm, giving it depth at 71-75 mph.

1/29/17
On the mound, the 5-foot-9, 150-pound prospect shows a confident approach. Worked exclusively from the stretch sitting 78-79 mph. Arm comes through ¾ slot with some quickness. Won’t be surprised to see him in the low 80’s come summer time. Breaking ball is thrown with good arm speed. Generates a tight 68-69 mph pitch with two-plane action. Changeup sat at 68 mph. Starts in a tall setup at the plate and uses a leg kick to initiate loading sequence. Hands stay loose as the move to launch. Path is slightly downhill with some quickness to his bat. Swing/mechanics are efficient, expect added pop with maturity. More pop to his pull side at this stage. In the infield he showed athletic, confident actions. Starts a bit wide. Would like to see him narrow his feet and play from more athletic position to take advantage of his athleticism. Moves well laterally and actions remain on the move. Talented infielder. Threw across the infield 78 mph arm strength.

Home to First: 4.63
Infield Velocity: 78
Exit Velocity: 80