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Pre Season All State Spotlight: Ryker Butcher

January 23, 2024
Zach Boraski
North Carolina Assistant Scouting Director

Each year the month of February in North Carolina is a big one for baseball players.  With the high school spring season coming, and the off-period of November and December, players have had some time to work on their strengths and improve their weaknesses.  They have been in the weight room and in the cages.  As we enter February, Prep Baseball begins its work to continue to identify and update our notes on prospects in North Carolina. 

The Preseason All-State events have become spotlight events in the state.  This year there are 3 opportunities for some of the best players in the state to show-off their off-season gains, while working out with other top talents.  Prep Baseball will be in Greenville, NC on February 3rd, Maiden, NC on February 4th, and Kernersville, NC on February 10th.  The Prep Baseball scouting staff is expecting to see 250 of the top players in North Carolina across these three events.

Below we profile a player that is scheduled to attend a Preseason All-State event.

Click Here to learn more about the Prep Baseball preseason events and request your invite if you would like to be a part of any of th ePreseason All-State events.

Preseason All-State Spotlight: Ryker Butcher



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Ryker Butcher

Class of 2025 / C

Rankings  StateRank: 35 / POS: 2

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: D.H. Conley
    State: NC
  • Summer Team: Canes Scout 17u
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 165lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
78
Max FB
(07/13/22)
75 - 78
FB
(07/13/22)
65 - 66
CB
(07/13/22)
Pitching
Max FB
78
FB
75 - 78
CB
65 - 66
View Event
Position
1.85 - 2.01
Pop Time
(02/10/24)
85
C Velo
(10/29/23)
Power Speed Score
(10/29/23)
Position
Pop Time
1.85 - 2.01
C Velo
83
View Event
Position
Pop Time
1.94 - 2.2
C Velo
85
Power Speed Score
View Event
Trackman - Hitting
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
(10/29/23)
91.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
(10/29/23)
293
Distance (avg)
(10/29/23)
366
Distance (max)
(10/29/23)
Hard Hit %
(10/29/23)
Sweet Spot %
(10/29/23)
Line Drive %
(02/10/24)
Fly Ball %
(10/29/23)
Ground Ball %
(02/10/24)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
92.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
88.8
Distance (avg)
232
Distance (max)
326
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
View Event
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
91.4
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
366
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
View Event
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
(10/29/23)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
(10/29/23)
81.5
Bat Speed (max)
(10/29/23)
77.4
Bat Speed (avg)
(10/29/23)
Rot. Acc (max)
(10/29/23)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(02/10/24)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(10/29/23)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(10/29/23)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
20.1
Bat Speed (max)
75.2
Bat Speed (avg)
68.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
View Event
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
21.4
Bat Speed (max)
81.5
Bat Speed (avg)
77.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
View Event

Swift

Swift
1.46
10-yd
(02/10/24)
3.86
30-yd
(10/29/23)
7.01
60-yd
(10/29/23)
19.5
Run speed (max)
(10/29/23)
2.66
RSi (max)
(02/10/24)
34.1
Jump Height (max)
(10/29/23)
25.9
Jump Height (avg)
(10/29/23)
Swift
10-yd
1.46
30-yd
3.87
Run speed (max)
17
RSi (max)
2.66
Jump Height (max)
33.1
View Event
Swift
10-yd
1.65
30-yd
3.86
60-yd
7.01
Run speed (max)
19.5
RSi (max)
1.96
Jump Height (max)
34.1
Jump Height (avg)
25.9
View Event

Physical

Physical - Athlete
69.7
Ht
(02/10/24)
165.0
Wt
(02/10/24)
Grip Strgth (RH)
(02/10/24)
Grip Strgth (LH)
(02/10/24)
Physical - Athlete
Ht
69.7
Wt
165
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
View Event

Scouting Report

The 5'9 catcher from Conley is turning heads with his impressive arm behind the plate. Butcher is up to 85 from behind the plate.  The elite arm strength with a quick transfer is producing pop times consistently under 2.00 and as low as 1.94. 

In the box Butcher showcases above average bat speed allowing him to get the most out of his frame. The swing produces natural loft and with added strength the power will increase as he matures. 


Videos

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