Nicholas
Rayyan

Verbally committed to Benedictine University.

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds.
Delivery: High leg lift, side-step windup, slight drop/drive lower-half, works in-line throughout stride.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4, full arm circle with looseness.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Heavy, arm-side run, above-average spin. T2183, 2071 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Gradual 11/5 break, tunnels well. T2073, 2041 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Similar profile to the fastball, plays at the bottom of the zone. T2109, 2024 average rpm.

6-foot-2, 210-pounds. The right-hander impressed with a fastball up to 86 mph, sitting 83-85 mph throughout his start. Went to a 10/4 slider at 68-71 mph to pair off the fastball. 

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 220-pounds. Well proportioned, sturdy build.
Delivery: Medium leg-lift tuck, drop and drive delivery, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Mostly straight, four seam action, plays with backspin. T2077, 2000 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. 11/5 shape, slurve type. T1989, 1890 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Straight change, slight fade action. T1674, 1595 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 218-pounds. Strong lower half.
Delivery: Methodical windup, controlled leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, strides slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action. Medium arm circle into 3/4 slot.
FB: T84.6, 82-84 mph. Life through the zone with slight run. T1958, 1929 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. Gradual 11/5 break, thrown for strikes with arm-speed.  T1988, 1878 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Feel for the pitch. Fade and depth for strikes. Thrown at arm speed. T1786, 1705 average rpm.

1B Nicholas Rayyan (Stevenson, 2024) is a strong-bodied, 6-foot-1, 220-pound prospect who showed the ability to lead an infield on Saturday. As a vocal leader throughout the event, Rayyan also possesses soft hands with fluid footwork around the ball, paired with a strong arm; 75 mph on the infield and 80 mph on the mound. As a right-handed hitter, Rayyan uses strong hands to guide the ball to the middle of the field, finishing with a controlled follow-through and max exit velocity of 93.0 mph. 

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 220-pounds. Developed lower half. Strength throughout frame.
Delivery: Repeatable, drop and drive delivery. Remains in line with a strong front side down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action. Works from a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T80.3, 79.1-80.3 mph. Fills up the zone. Slight action to the arm-side.  T1888, 1833 average rpm.
CB: 61.0-62.1 mph. Thrown with fastball intent. Kept primarily down. 11/5 shape and depth. T1900, 1851 average rpm.
CH: 72.2-74.3 mph. Thrown with intent. Featured arm-side fade.  T1583, 1525 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced setup. Leg-lift into a short stride. Hangs foot slightly.  Easy, strong hands. Long path at times. Controlled finish. Left/left-center field approach
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.9 mph. 245’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft-hands with fluid footwork. Keeps the ball in front to both sides. Vocal on the field.
Run: 8.19 runner in the 60.