Prep Baseball Report

Player Spotlight: 2021 LHP Erik Ritchie (Souderton Area)


Greg Williams
Pennsylvania Director of Scouting

As we move into the later half of fall and the Elite Prospect Showcase draws closer we will be taking a periodic look at uncommitted underclassmen across the state who have stood out at a PBR event over the past four months.

Today we begin by taking a look at a 2021 left-handed pitcher who shined at the recent Lehigh Valley Rising Stars Scout Day on September 23rd at Keystone State Baseball Academy. 

 

Erik Ritchie

Class of 2021 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Souderton Area
    State: PA
  • Summer Team: Dirtbags Skrapak
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 200lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
88
Max FB
(07/31/19)
84 - 87
FB
(07/31/19)
73 - 75
CB
(02/23/19)
77 - 79
CH
(02/23/19)
Pitching
Max FB
88
FB
84 - 87
CB
73 - 75
CH
75 - 78
Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
84 - 86
CB
73 - 75
CH
77 - 79

Scouting Report

9.23.18 - First look at this 6-foot, 185-pound lefty was a good one. Athletic, well proportioned frame with time for additional strength. Sat 83-84 from a high 3/4 arm slot with an easy, repeatable delivery that stays directional. Fastball has natural cut and curveball with 1/7 shape at 70-72 has a chance to be an out pitch at the next level. Changeup is a bit stiff at 74-78 but is commanded well with little current movement. Definite spring/summer follow in this class.


 

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
Western PA Fall Scout Day (Invite Only) PA 09/29 Allegheny College
PBR Evaluation & Measurables Showcase PA 10/7 Keystone State Baseball Academy (Manheim)
Astro Falcons Scout Day PA 10/14 Bob Cene Park (Struthers, OH)
Elite Prospect Showcase (Invite Only) PA 10/27 Keystone State Baseball Academy (Manheim)
PBR Mid-Atlantic ProCase (Invite Only) PA 10/28 Keystone State Baseball Academy (Manheim)


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