Declan Ryan: 1B/3B, (2023) Manchester Central, NH. 6-foot-4, 230-pound projectable mature build. Above average and projectable at the plate, Ryan was ranked 3rd with an exit velocity of 95 mph. (70.73 mph bat speed average). (20.88 mph hand speed average). Started in an open wide stance with a small load, then used a closed small stride. Bat speed is above average developing, has a flat loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Capable  and projectable while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 72 mph; showed soft developing hands, a clean exchange, and developing average feet. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Using a loose arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the base from a high ¾ slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.5. 

Scout Evaluation 

Declan Ryan, Manchester Central, 2023, NH

Position: 1B/3B

Body: 6-foot-4, 230-pound projectable mature build.

Hit: (RHH) Above average and  projectable. Begins in an open wide stance with a small load, then uses a closed small stride. Above average developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat loose swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 80.08 mph. 70.73 mph bat speed average. 20.88 mph hand speed average. 3rd highest at the event. 

Defense:  (IF) Soft developing hands, developing average footwork, clean exchange. Capable and projectable.  Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. 

Arm: 72 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.50 (60-yard).

Declan Ryan: 1B/3B, (2023) Manchester Central, NH. 6-foot-4, 220-pound sturdy frame. Above average at the plate, Ryan recorded an exit velocity of 95 mph. Started in a wide stance with a big load, then used a small leg kick. Had an uphill swing plane, above average bat speed and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with tons of loud contact. Aggressive approach. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 75 mph; has a clean exchange, soft hands, and developing feet. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. 

Scout Evaluation 

Declan Ryan, Manchester Central, 2023, NH

Position: 1B/3B

Body: 6-foot-4, 220-pound sturdy frame.

Hit: (RHH) Begins in a wide stance with a big load, then uses a small leg kick. Above average bat speed. High finish, uphill swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 85.54 mph. 66.48 mph bat speed average. 22.06 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, developing footwork, clean exchange. Solid.  Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. 

Arm: 75 mph infield velocity. 

Ryan is a physical 6-foot-4, 220 pound right-handed hitting corner infielder. The young prospect hits out of a wide stance, with the hands set just off the back shoulder. The load is short and is triggered by a toe tap. The swing plane is direct and he showed an exit velocity of 82.4 MPH. He also ran a 7.75 second sixty.

Defensively, Ryan showed good feet and hands at first base. The fielding position is balanced and he transitions into a good throwing position. The arm swing is quick and showed a velocity of 66 MPH.