Blake
Ritzer

'20 RHP Blake Ritzer started for Great Lakes on the bump.  He went three strong innings giving up zero runs.  Located well down in the zone and on both sides of the plate. Helped his team advance to the championship game.

6-foot, 165-pound right-handed hitting pitcher.  #77 ranked player in MN 2020 class.  Average thin frame.  Small step into delivery.  Turns into balance point and gets down mound with good direction.  Pause behind in arm action.  Throws from a low arm slot.  Fastball has arm side run thrown at 81-82 mph topping at 83 mph.  Slider has late 10/4 break at 70-71 mph.  Change-up has run and sink thrown at 72-74 mph.

6-foot, 165-pound right-handed pitcher.  Average thin frame.  Simple delivery and repeats well.  Gets to balance point and leg swings open down mound with good direction.  Arm has sling action and throws from a lower arm slot.  Fastball has late run action at 83-84 mph topping at 85 mph.  Curveball has 11/4 shape with average shape and spin for strikes thrown at 72-74 mph.  Change-up above average late run and sink at 71-73 mph. 

5-foot-11, 155-pound right-handed hitting two-way player.  7.47 runner.  Knee to knee rock to load with a simple stride.  Ok swing plane with a short finish after contact.  Ground ball to fly ball contact with a middle approach.  80 mph exit velocity.  IF- Stays between feet with a slight squat to fielding position.  Fields ball out in front.  Average footwork with average hands.  Above average arm strength at 83 mph.  On mound- Tall position with good balance and direction through delivery.  Short arm action with good fastball life at 81-84 mph.  Breaking ball is at 72-74 mph with late 11/5 break.  Good fade on change-up at 73-75 mph.  Follow on mound.