Cristian
Ruiz

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Hit: SH. Slightly crouched setup, minimal load and stride. Handsy swing, looks to control the barrel, used the whole field
Power: 90.8 max exit velocity, averaged 74.9 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Short, ultra quick armb. Works from an over-the-top slot. Ball jumps out of the hand with backspin.
Defense: Plays with rhythm. Advanced feel, soft hands, balanced footwork.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, hands draw back at load, leg lift trigger, short stride.  Long and level path to contact, gap-tp-gap approach.
Power: 87.4 max exit velocity, averaged 75.2 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Above average arm strength. Short, quick arm action. Over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: High energy. Plays loose and easy--with rhythm. Confident. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.77 runner in the 60.

INF Cristian Ruiz (Oak Lawn, 2023), had a great day showcasing his defensive abilities on the infield.  Ruiz moves with rhythm and tempo on the infield, playing light on his feet which allows his hands to look soft and quick.  He utilizes multiple arm angles and smooth actions to field the ball when on the move and impresses with an 87 mph high across the infield. Ruiz flashed elite level infield actions and is a follow for the class of 2023.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Lean build.
Delivery: Tall/fall type, repeatable delivery, smooth tempo, shoulders work slightly uphill, lands square to target.
Arm Action: RH. Athletic action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Four-seam type, flashed ability to locate it, advanced spin with an average rate of 2,355 RPM via TrackMan.
CB: 64-65 mph. 12/6 shape, flashed ability to throw for strike,average spin rate of 2,144 RPM via TrackMan.
CH: 67-70 mph. Downward action, flashed arm side fade.

Hit: SH. R- Simple balance setup, back load, short leg lift. L- Tall open setup, back load, high leg kick.   Long level swing, line drive approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Fluid middle infield defender. Plays with bounce at times, smooth hands, advanced back hand play, clean release.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: INF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Thin frame.
Delivery: Fluid pace to slightly coiled balance point. Breaks with a short draw, high front side, leg swings out to square landing from a shorter stride. Demonstrable torso lean at landing, controlled/athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw creates short arm action, almost directly to over-the-top slot. Quick arm speed, loose.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Arm action adds some deception; generates high spin rates for age and velocity, at an average of 2,239 rpm. Features some carry through the zone, at 16.8 inches of Induced Vertical Break, on average; natural slight arm-side run/tail.
CB: 67-71 mph. Shorter action at arm speed; projects best long-term as a slider working off a vertical plane.
CH: 71-72 mph. Slight deceleration, but matches arm speed and slot effectively. Straight change type with a feel to locate under the zone. 

Hit: SHH. Balanced setup, quick hand rhythm into a back load, leg kick trigger.  Level bat path, barrel head stays flat through the zone, consistent line drive contact, middle-in approach.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm stroke, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Slight pre-pitch bounce, fields low to the ground, hands play out front and funnel to the right hip, quick exchange to release at times.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60.