The Catholic BR product was laser-focused for this week's Week 1 Game of the Week vs. West Monroe. Facing a fellow LSU recruit, Ruckert got the scoring started in the bottom of the 1st with an opposite field RBI double to put the Bears up 1-0. He hit another opposite field double and a pull-side single to finish the night 3-4 with 2 2B's, RBI, and a BB. Ruckert's advanced plate discipline and strike zone awareness was evident throughout the night, and he always goes to the plate with a mature plan and approach. Defensively, during pre-game in & out, he also showed improved range and footwork with a smooth transfer and the ability to throw from different arm slots.
9/30/23
Jack Ruckert, Catholic (BR) (LA), 2025 Louisiana State Positional Profile: SS/RHP One of the top MIF's in the state's 2025 class. Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic, strong lower-half. Hit: RHH. Open and upright stance with hands held at shoulder height, reaches out with front foot as he keeps weight locked into back hip during a simple load and stride. Rhythmic hitter, gets on-plane and behind the ball and works uphill through extension with a two-handed finish, hits behind a firm front leg and finishes balanced in his back leg, natural loft in the swing with present power to the pull-side, hit a pull-side triple down the RF line on Sunday. Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89.9 mph. 354' max distance. Arm: LH. INF-85 mph. Short/compact arm stroke with a near OTT release. Defense: Gathers feet behind the ball with short, choppy steps, receives out front off left side of his body with soft hands into a funnel, showed a quick release and threw from different slots when he had to. ATH: 6.99 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Jack Ruckert, Catholic (BR) (LA), 2025 Louisiana State
Positional Profile: SS/RHP One of the top MIF's in the state's 2025 class.
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic, strong lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Open and upright stance with hands held at shoulder height, reaches out with front foot as he keeps weight locked into back hip during a simple load and stride. Rhythmic hitter, gets on-plane and behind the ball and works uphill through extension with a two-handed finish, hits behind a firm front leg and finishes balanced in his back leg, natural loft in the swing with present power to the pull-side, hit a pull-side triple down the RF line on Sunday.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89.9 mph. 354' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-85 mph. Short/compact arm stroke with a near OTT release.
Defense: Gathers feet behind the ball with short, choppy steps, receives out front off left side of his body with soft hands into a funnel, showed a quick release and threw from different slots when he had to.
ATH: 6.99 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.