Ryder
Kirtley

Ryder Kirtley: SS/2B, (2024) Troy, OH. Virginia Tech Commit, 6-foot, 165-pound. During batting practice, Kirtley recorded an exit velocity of 93 mph. (69.8 mph bat speed average). (21.4 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, has a simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Athletic in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 84 mph; shows soft hands, a twitchy exchange, and smooth feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.73 60-yard dash.

Slowly becoming one of the more intriguing prospects in the state. Potential to be an elite defender who sticks at the shortstop position at the next level. Simply makes plays most prospects his age can't match. Showed straight line speed by running a sub 7.0 but the lateral mobility is off the charts. In the box the obvious athleticism the displayed in other aspects of his game translates. Tools wise he was one of our more explosive guys generating 79.9mph top end batspeed, impressive rotational acceleration, and 97 mph exit velocity. Ball jumps off barrel during a solid round, showing mostly middle of the field flight. All the tools are there.

Ryder Kirtley: SS/2B, (2024) Troy, OH. 6-foot, 160-pound. Athletic at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 91 mph. Starts in a tall balanced stance with a quick controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is quick and exhibits a level swing plane. Found some barrels through his rounds. Line drive approach. Above average in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 83 mph; has soft hands, athletic fluid feet, and a fluid clean exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.33. 

Ryder Kirtley: SS/2B, (2024) Troy, OH. 6-foot, 155-pound athletic frame. At the plate, Kirtley clocked an exit velocity of 87 mph. Starts in a tall balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was above average, and showed a level swing plane. Athletic in the infield, displayed a velocity of 78 mph; showed soft hands, a clean exchange, and quick athletic feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.14. 

Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in an upright setup. Obvious athleticism in the box. Fast-twitch guy who has a nice combination of intent/barrel accuracy to stroke. A lot of tools to work with here.
Power: Gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Run producer.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 86mph.
Max BP Distance: 283ft.
Field: Talented, athletic infielder with feel for his feet. Moves well out there. One of the better defenders we saw on the day.
Throw: Above average present strength with more to come.
Defensive Projection: MIF.