@Jdazerucker 
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
1/25/26
CLASS OF 2027
3B
RHP
Elijah
Rucker
Oakland Technical (HS) • CA
6' 2" • 195.8LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
6' 2" • 195.8LBSR/R • 17yr 6mo
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
1/25/26
19.2
Rot. Acc (max)
1/25/26
80
Hard Hit %
1/25/26
99.6
Exit Velocity (max)
1/25/26
93.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/25/26
377
Distance (max)
1/25/26
77
Sweet Spot %
10/05/24
7.00
60-yd
1/25/26
3.81
30-yd
1/25/26
1.58
10-yd
1/25/26
19.3
Run speed (max)
1/25/26
81
INF Velo
1/25/26
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
84.3
Velocity (max)
1/25/26
82.7 - 84.1
Velo Range
1/25/26
2027
Spin Rate (avg)
1/25/26
Changeup
73 - 76
Velo Range
1/25/26
1580
Spin Rate (avg)
1/25/26
Curveball
64.1 - 66.3
Velo Range
1/26/25
2229
Spin Rate (avg)
1/26/25
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Rucker powered the Oakland Tech offense with an explosive two-game stretch. The shortstop went 4-for-10 with three home runs and nine RBIs while posting a .400 batting average. Rucker also played clean defense with a perfect fielding percentage.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Athletic two-way with sound defensive skills.
Body: 6-2, 196-pounds. Tall frame with present strength.
Delivery: High leg lift, with an early seperation, using a lot of arm strength.
Arm Action: RH. Whippy arm action from an over the top slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Great vertical carry with 4 seam movement. T2202, 2027 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Noticeable downward depth and significant horizontal break. T2233, 2033 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Limited fade with high vertical carry. T1676, 1580 average rpm.
ATH: 7.00 runner in the 60. 1.58 and 3.81 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.10 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Athletic two-way with sound defensive skills.
Body: 6-2, 196-pounds. Tall frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, with weight on backside, and hands behind ear. Small stride and hand load. Level swing, elevating ball pullside. 71.7 mph bat speed with 15.9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 93.3 mph. 377' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Compact arm circle, with a whippy follow through, from a three-quarter slot.
Defense: Smooth actions in INF, showing range to either side.
ATH: 7.00 runner in the 60. 1.58 and 3.81 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 74.95 Edge Score
Elijah Rucker, Oakland Technical High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Athletic, long levers, more fill on its way.
Delivery: Relaxed windup, quiet lower half with a shorter lift and stride, full extension over front leg.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Ball possesses rising action. T2026, 1990 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Heavy spin with late 11/5 break. T2343, 2229 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Deceptive with some depth. T1651, 1545 average rpm.
ATH: 7.69 runner in the 60. 1.88 and 4.32 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.80 max vertical.
Elijah Rucker, Oakland Technical High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Athletic, long levers, more fill on its way.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall, quiet load, short and quick stride. Shorter path, handsy, looks to go the other way. 64.3 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 317' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Short action, high 3/4 slot, quick release.
Defense: Lateral quickness to the ball, rounds the ball, smooth gathering.
ATH: 7.69 runner in the 60. 1.88 and 4.32 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.80 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 65.06 Edge Score