Jack
Ratliff

07.25.17

Average build in a 6-foot-4, 185 pound frame.  Room for strength as he continues to mature.  Quick arm from a high-3/4 slot.  Rushed and choppy rhythm as he works to find balance and his line.  Out of the wind-up the hips tilt up at balance, after a small pause.  Fastball ranged 81-84.  Two breaking balls with curveball at 67-69.  Downer action, occasionally late tilt.  Slider is 72-74 with 10/4 gradual tilt.  Wind-up and stretch deliveries differ with arm action and tempo.  Stuff plays more consistent out of stretch but the zone is controlled more out of the wind-up.  Elbow loads the scapular in a position of strength from the stretch.  Elbow works above the shoulder line from the wind-up.  Still a young frame, this should clean itself.

05.20.17

Lanky 6-foot-4, 185 pounder with room to grow.  Fastball ranged 83-84 with slight run.  Commanded fastball within the zone, with ease.  Works from a high-¾  slot with a long, loose arm swing that works behind the body line some.  Elbow tends to work above the shoulder line, leading the arm swing.  Some rhythm in the delivery as the shoulders stay level and he works down the line.  Changeup ranged 75-79, inconsistent with the release as it is pushed at times.  Change showed look alike features with good hand speed and late sink.  Breaking ball rolls with a 11/5 tilt.  Arm slows as it ranges 67-68.  Still room to his ceiling and stuff could jump as hand speed continues to develop.