5-foot-11, 200-pound right-handed hitting first baseman and left-handed pitcher. Ran a 7.75 at the event. The setup at the plate is athletic and appropriate. The path simple and short to the ball, exit velocity of 95 mph. The glove is reliable and soft, throwing 71 mph across the diamond. Continuing to work on the feet staying active through the fielding process is important. On the mound, the fastball sat 75-76 mph with minimal arm side run to it. The spin pitch is big in shape, sitting 60-61 mph, as it needs more fastball hand speed to it. The changeup is 64-65 mph with minimal fade to the pitch.
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Ryan Pierce: 1B/LHP, (2027) Bishop Hendricken High School, RI. 200-pound solid frame. Projectable during batting practice, the hitter's best exit velocity was 89 mph. (65.5 mph bat speed average). (17.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in an open narrow stance with a high controlled load, then uses a closed stride. Bat speed was developing and quick, used an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Through his round he found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Capable in the infield, his best throw was registered at 73 mph; had developing in control footwork, developing hands, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Showed decent accuracy to the base with a high ¾ slot.
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5-foot-11, 200-pound right-handed hitting first baseman and left-handed pitcher. Ran a 7.75 at the event. The setup at the plate is athletic and appropriate. The path simple and short to the ball, exit velocity of 95 mph. The glove is reliable and soft, throwing 71 mph across the diamond. Continuing to work on the feet staying active through the fielding process is important. On the mound, the fastball sat 75-76 mph with minimal arm side run to it. The spin pitch is big in shape, sitting 60-61 mph, as it needs more fastball hand speed to it. The changeup is 64-65 mph with minimal fade to the pitch.
Ryan Pierce: 1B/LHP, (2027) Bishop Hendricken High School, RI. 200-pound solid frame. Projectable during batting practice, the hitter's best exit velocity was 89 mph. (65.5 mph bat speed average). (17.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in an open narrow stance with a high controlled load, then uses a closed stride. Bat speed was developing and quick, used an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Through his round he found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Capable in the infield, his best throw was registered at 73 mph; had developing in control footwork, developing hands, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Showed decent accuracy to the base with a high ¾ slot.