Prep Baseball Report

PBR Fall Showcase Player Spotlight: Hunter Ridgeway


Josh Kuykendall
West Virginia Director of Scouting

This fall, we will be taking a closer look at each member of the PBR Fall Showcase Team, known as the Appalachian Aces. Today we highlight 2020 RHP Hunter Ridgeway who is Uncommitted.

Kuykendall on Ridgeway: "Hunter is an advanced pitcher for his age. He not only has a good pitchers frame, but he also varies his looks and holds runners very well which is uncommon for kids his age. This experience will be huge for his development. He will be a sought after pitcher for many colleges 2020 recruiting class"



Hunter Ridgeway

Class of 2020 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Greenbrier East
    State: WV
  • Summer Team: Appalachian Aces
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 215lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
85
Max FB
(04/27/19)
83 - 84
FB
(04/27/19)
73 - 74
CB
(04/27/19)
72 - 73
CH
(06/11/19)
Pitching
Max FB
85
FB
82 - 84
CB
67 - 70
CH
72 - 73
Pitching
Max FB
85
FB
83 - 84
CB
73 - 74
Pitching
Max FB
83
FB
80 - 82
CB
66 - 67
CH
69 - 70
Position
7.76
60-yard
(02/24/19)
79
INF Velo
94
Exit Velo
(02/24/19)
Position
60-yard
7.76
INF Velo
78
Exit Velo
94

Scouting Report

2/24/18 Initiates swing from neutral set up with controlled stride staying neutral. Separation is adequate. There was difficulty being on time with weight shift and hip turn being inconsistent on this day. Swing is short and hands work directly to the baseball. strength and physical frame played to excellent bat exit velocity of 86 mph in young player.

Defensively, hands are adequate,feet work well to baseball and transfer is clean.

On the mound works out of mid 3/4 arm slot. Repeats well and demonstrate good balance. Front foot lands consistently closed limiting hip rotation. Benefit would be gained from landing slightly more in line and driving aggressively over front side in improving extension an downhill plane.  FB sat 78-79 mph while being cut to glove side. CB at 64-65 mph showing 11-5 shape with difficulty being commanded on this day. There was solid feel for 70-71 mph CH being commanded and flashing late, downward movement.




 

UPCOMING EVENTS


SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
West Virginia Fall College Prospect Showcase WV 11/18 Pro Performance RX - Morgantown

West Virginia Fall College Prospect Showcase


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