Bobby
Rule Jr.

NYS Games (2026) Session 3

2027 LHP/OF Bobby Rule Jr. (Churchville-Chili). Athletic, projectable frame. Fastball sits 80-82 mph, works down in the zone. Curveball flashes at 69-69 mph. Changeup sits 74-74 mph. Raw stuff plays.

Athletic Testing

- 60-YD: 7.3

- Grip Strength (R/L): 131.3 / 122

- Vizual Edge: 81.82

Physical: Developing, high ceiling 5-foot-8, 150-pound frame. 7.79 runner in the 60.

Offensively: LHH. Spread, open stance with pre-set hands on the shoulder. Utilized a quiet leg-lift stride to initiate his swing through an uphill/whippy path into the hitting zone. Stayed balanced towards the finish, able to maintain a pull-side approach during BP. Recorded a T82MPH EV with an impressive 70% sweet spot.

Defensively: Primary OF shuffled the feet and angled the body around the ball. Lower posture that fielded off his right and delivered an accurate 79MPH arm-strength (H ¾). Natural feel to track in the air.

Pitching: LHP. Summoned with a two-pitch mix, Rule carved over 48P and 5 innings. Spotted a 74-76MPH running FB + 69-70MPH CB with 1/7 shape. Plenty of ground balls for the defense; A/AVG command.

Physical: 5-7, 143 pounds; Average, slight build. 7.47 runner in the 60.

Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Loads straight back with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 79 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while being aggressive. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot.    OF - 80 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a long stride while landing slightly closed. Moderate arm swing while showing no restrictions; low 3/4 slot. Spins off 3B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 75 MPH, while sitting 73-75 MPH; arm side run. CB: 68-69 MPH; showed depth. Showed a good feel for the strikezone with S/M potential.

Physical: 5-foot-7, 143 pounds; Proportional, athletic build. 7.79 runner in the 60.

Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet wide spread; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Loads straight back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 82 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; static during pre-pitch while showing active feet. Hands work through the ball while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot.    OF - 82 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly open. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 75 MPH, while sitting 71-75 MPH; straight action. CB: 65-66 MPH; late action. CH: 69-71 MPH; fading action. 

Physical: 5-foot-6, 130 pounds; Lean,  build. 7.84 runner in the 60.

Offensively: LHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Loads straight back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 72 MPH via Trackman. loose, fluid hands.

Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; static during pre-pitch while showing active feet. Hands are off to the side with a seamless transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 76 MPH.