Ryan
Christiansen

Entering the tournament as the No. 1 rated player in the class of 2026 for the state of Minnesota, Christiansen showed well in his outing on the mound. Standing at 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, the right-hander projects well as a pitching prospect, showcasing athletic movements and the ability to field his position. Earned the win on the bump by working 4.2 innings in his start, striking out four batters. Struggled with command at times, but was able to control his opponent by only allowing one hit, utilizing a fastball that got up to 84 mph. Flipped up a curveball and change up to complement his fastball, keeping hitters off-balance for a majority of his outing. 

Positional Profile: RHP/3B Strong follow on mound
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Slight hybrid, low hand start, side step and into balance position, controls balance, lands slightly across the body
Arm Action: RH. Shoprt arm path, shoulders work inline downhill, clean out front, 3/4 slot
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Straight T2265, 2219 average rpm.
SL: 71-75 mph. Sharp break T2061, 2008 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Fade/sink T1509, 1461 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP/3B Strong follow on mound
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Open and relaxed stance. Small hand load, strides to square. Hands/barrel work down to contact, up to finish. Some strength. Mid/pull approach, average contact, fly ball result
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 MPH. 305' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.Carry
Defense: Average movements. Routine glove, works out front. Feet could play more aggressive
Run: 8.03 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 157-pounds. Good frame with room to fill in
Defense:  INF: Average quickness to the ball. Sure glove work. Strong arm, the ball jumps out of his hand. Accurate throws. Consistent.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. ¾ arm slot with carry
Hit: RHH.  Separates upper and lower half in the load. Hands load behind somewhat. Balanced through the swing with good tilt of the ball. Long extensions through the baseball at contact. Line drives and flyballs to the entire field. Long levers. Had the tendency to get a little long with his swing when timing was off.
Power:  83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.25 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Rocker step, crouched over balanced leg kick. Reaches down the mound and finishes high.
Arm Action: RH. Short ¾ arm slot, Live arm
FB: T79.00, 76-78 mph. Good feel, heavy, late run.
SL: 60-63 mph. 10/4 shape, late break, average shape.
CH: 65-68 mph. Arm side fade

Positional Profile: RHP/3B Big frame with room to fill in.
Body: 6-1, 157-pounds.
Defense: INF: Proper footwork. Good glove work. Good first step. Low ¾ arm across the infield. Strong arm. Feet are a little heavy.
Arm: R/R. INF - 73 mph.
Hit: R/R.  Big frame. Separates lower and upper body. Tilts top half over the baseball. Collapses some and had the tendency to get a little bit long. When he was on time he had smooth hands and flashed some pop to the pull side.
Power: 79.00 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.51 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Square setup. Big rocker step to a crouched leg kick. Drives down the mound well. Spins off after releasing the ball.
Arm Action: R/R. Low ¾. Throws across his body some and spins off some. Live arm.
FB: T77.00, 73-77 mph. Arm side run
CB: 61-64 mph. More of a slider. Smaller shape
CH: 63-65 mph. Arm side fade.