Ryan
Metcalf

Physical: 5-11, 207 pounds; Full, sturdy build. 8.01 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet narrow; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Drifts into contact while showing a strong lower half. Showed a compact swing path with a one-handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 91.00 MPH via Trackman. Rhythm hitter, showed good timing, pullside pop. Bat consistently shows the ability to get in a good position to hit.

Defensively: Starts with a compact setup; utilizing a traditional primary position while staying low during receiving. Hands are underneath the body with a clean transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. 2.19-2.25 pop times. C - 70.00 MPH.  Balanced and under control, showed both traditional and knee down receiving technique, accurate throwdowns.

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 215-pounds. Large sturdier frame that is filled out.
Hit: RHH. Even and straight up base with lower hanging hands. Uses a mild leg kick trigger as hands rock back into a good hitting position. Smooth stroke that worked on a level-uphill path. Decent feel for the barrel. Middle of the field approach.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity. Some present pullside power. Max distance was a 340 ft one-hop flyball to the left field wall. 67mph bat speed average and 14gs average rotational acceleration is a solid power base to grow from.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - 68 mph. Shorter arm action out of a higher release slot. Slower to release. Mostly accurate throws from SS. Throwdowns at C were higher arcing that would fall downward toward the bag.
Defense: At C showed average footwork and exchanges. Good receiving and framing skills. Mixed up crouches on different pitches to optimize framing effectiveness.  At SS showed heavy feet but was able to get to his spots and fielded out in front. Better to his forehand side.
Run: 8.01 runner in the 60.