@xavier_ritchie 
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/09/25
CLASS OF 2026
C
1B
Xavier
Ritchie
Rockhurst (HS) • MO
6' 2" • 176LBS
R/R • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Mac N Seitz
6' 2" • 176LBS
R/R • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Mac N Seitz
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73
Bat Speed (max)
11/09/24
11.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/09/25
90
Hard Hit %
6/09/25
98.3
Exit Velocity (max)
6/09/25
94.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/09/25
381
Distance (max)
6/09/25
70
Sweet Spot %
10/29/23
7.08
60-yd
6/09/25
3.93
30-yd
6/09/25
1.71
10-yd
6/09/25
19.5
Run speed (max)
6/09/25
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
80
C Velo
6/09/25
1.87 - 1.98
Pop Time
2/09/25
Fastball
83.4
Velocity (max)
11/09/24
81 - 82.8
Velo Range
11/09/24
2209
Spin Rate (avg)
11/09/24
Changeup
71.3 - 71.9
Velo Range
11/09/24
1607
Spin Rate (avg)
10/29/23
Curveball
69.9 - 74.2
Velo Range
11/09/24
2316
Spin Rate (avg)
11/09/24
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Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 176-pounds. Tall athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Upright even setup with a wide base, weight centered, and some bat wiggle. Uses a short leg lift trigger. Long flat path through the zone, mostly barrels, power present.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 94.4 mph. 381' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-1.90-2.06 mph. 80
Defense: Controlled athletic actions defensively.
ATH: 7.08 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 81.16 Edge Score
A pair of Kansas City-area backstops—Xavier Ritchie (Rockhurst, 2026) and Jag Garrison (Summit Christian, 2026)—turned in strong offensive performances during Monday’s workout at the Missouri State Games. Ritchie impressed with a peak exit velocity of 98.3 mph and an exceptional 94.4 mph average, while also showing well behind the plate with a 1.90 pop time and 80 mph arm strength from the chute.
Xavier Ritchie, Rockhurst (MO), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Long projectable frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Upright even setup with a wide base, weight centered, and active hands. Uses a short leg lift trigger. Short flat path through the zone, mostly barrels, present power. 67.6 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 88.6 mph. 306' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph. 1.87-1.98
Defense: Confident polished actions defensively.
ATH: 1.73 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.70 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 76.61 Edge Score