Ryan Smith: RHP/3B, (2023) Conard, CT. Post University Commit, 6-foot-1, 175-pound lean athletic build. Advanced on the mound, used a long loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-83 mph; had sinking action and arm side command. (Max spin 2245; Avg 2146). Had a 1/7 sharp curveball (70-71) that showed late tilt action and glove side control. (Max spin 1858; Avg 1857). Had sweeping swing and miss action and glove side command on his changeup (74-77). Love the breaking ball.

Ryan Smith: RHP/3B, (2023) Conard, CT. 6-foot-1, 175-pound athletic lean build. Capable on the mound, uses a short arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Displays in line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands square. Sat with his fastball at 73-76 mph; has control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1900; Avg 1764). Had a 11/5 curveball (66-68) that showed sweeping action and glove side around the zone control. (Max spin 1793; Avg 1647). 

Scout Evaluation 

Ryan Smith, Conard, 2023, CT

Position: RHP/3B

Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pound athletic lean build.

Pitching: Capable. Feel delivery, easy effort. ¾ arm angle, short arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands square.

FB: T76. 73-76 mph. (Max spin 1900;  Avg 1764). Arm side around the zone accuracy, running action. 

CB: 66-68 mph. Glove side around the zone command, sweeping action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1793; Avg 1647).