84
Velocity (max)
10/08/23
CLASS OF 2024
LHP
1B
Eli
Ranson
Benedictine (HS) • VA
6' 1" • 180LBS
L/L • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: Elite Squad VA
6' 1" • 180LBS
L/L • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: Elite Squad VA
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
82 - 84
Velo Range
10/08/23
1758
Spin Rate (avg)
11/06/21
Changeup
73.4 - 75.3
Velo Range
1/22/23
1663
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
Curveball
72 - 73
Velo Range
7/19/23
1850
Spin Rate (avg)
7/19/22
Slider
68 - 72
Velo Range
2/13/22
1808
Spin Rate (avg)
7/19/22
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/13/22
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/13/22
297
Distance (max)
2/13/22
91
Sweet Spot %
3/13/21
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/13/22
66.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/13/22
23.6
Rot. Acc (max)
7/19/22
-
Hard Hit %
7.02
60
7/19/22
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
72
INF Velo
11/06/21
82
OF Velo
2/13/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.02
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.1
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.04
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.55
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.56
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.2
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
297
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
193
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
258
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
153
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.1
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Scout Day: Elite Baseball Squad VA
Jul 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
80.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
210
Distance (avg)
269
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All State Session I - RVA - (Sold Out)
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
297
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Virginia/Maryland State Games
Nov 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
82.4
Exit Velocity (max)
71.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
96
Distance (avg)
258
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State Central
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
77.4
Exit Velocity (max)
70.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
216
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Scout Day: Elite Baseball Squad VA
Jul 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
62.1
Bat Speed (max)
60.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All State Session I - RVA - (Sold Out)
Feb 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
66.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Virginia/Maryland State Games
Nov 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
63.8
Bat Speed (max)
62.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State Central
Mar 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
62.7
Bat Speed (max)
58.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1742
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
21.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1601
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1333
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1717
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1828
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1508
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1685
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1740
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.6
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1579
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.3
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1588
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2023 VA/DC RVA Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.9
Velocity (max)
79.3 - 80.9
Velo Range
77.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,791
Spin Rate (max)
1,742
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
70.1
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 70.0
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,637
Spin Rate (max)
1,601
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.6
Velocity (max)
73.4 - 75.3
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,424
Spin Rate (max)
1,333
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Elite Baseball Squad VA
Jul 19, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
78.8
Velocity (max)
75.8 - 78.5
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,799
Spin Rate (max)
1,727
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.6
Velocity (max)
65.0 - 66.5
Velo Range
62.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,882
Spin Rate (max)
1,850
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
68.6
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 68.6
Velo Range
65.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,836
Spin Rate (max)
1,808
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.1
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 70.0
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,467
Spin Rate (max)
1,405
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Preseason All State Session I - RVA - (Sold Out)
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
78.3 - 79.1
Velo Range
76.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,814
Spin Rate (max)
1,708
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.3
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 69.3
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,837
Spin Rate (max)
1,795
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
71.8
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 71.2
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,696
Spin Rate (max)
1,624
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.3
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 72.3
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,671
Spin Rate (max)
1,663
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Virginia/Maryland State Games
Nov 6, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
80.3
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 79.7
Velo Range
75.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,921
Spin Rate (max)
1,758
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.0
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 70.0
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.2
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 71.2
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,650
Spin Rate (max)
1,573
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Preseason All-State Central
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
73.4
Velocity (max)
72.5 - 73.4
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,801
Spin Rate (max)
1,695
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
62.2
Velocity (max)
60.9 - 61.8
Velo Range
57.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,713
Spin Rate (max)
1,588
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.1
Velocity (max)
63.7 - 67.1
Velo Range
62.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,658
Spin Rate (max)
1,585
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.9
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.7
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.1
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.86
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.02
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- RVA Preseason ID Quick Hits - Feb 9, 2023
- Preseason ID NOVA & RVA Superlatives: Most Projectable Pitchers - Jan 26, 2023
- Preseason ID NOVA & RVA Superlatives: Best Mix - Jan 25, 2023
- Deep Run Tournament Quick Hits: Benedictine - Apr 13, 2022
- Preseason All-State RVA Superlatives: Projectable Athletes - Feb 18, 2022
- Preseason All State RVA Superlatives: Best Defenders - Feb 18, 2022
- Preseason All State RVA Superlatives: Best Mix - Feb 15, 2022
- VA/DC State Games: 2024 Superlatives - Nov 11, 2021
- Preseason All-State Central: IF Breakdown 2 - Apr 30, 2021
- Preseason All-State Central: Pitcher Breakdown 2 - Apr 14, 2021
- Junior Future Games Team Mid-Atlantic: Day 3 Notes - Aug 2, 2020
- Junior Future Games Team Mid-Atlantic: Day 2 Notes - Aug 1, 2020
- Junior Future Games Team Mid-Atlantic Day 1 Highlights - Jul 31, 2020
- Freshmen Free Showcase / Junior Future Trials: Stats - Jan 27, 2020
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VA/MD State Games
6-foot, 160-pound lanky proportional frame. Solid projectable during batting practice, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 82 mph. (62.0 mph bat speed average). (21.0 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a quick active load, then uses a short controlled stride. Bat speed was efficient present, had a simple rotational swing plane and high finish. Found some barrels with loud contact. Aggressive up the middle approach. Smooth projectable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 72 mph; shows soft sure hands, smooth consistent feet, and a clean natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used an-over-the-top slot with a compact arm action. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.04. Confident on the mound, showed quick developing arm speed with a longer arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Tilt-and-topple up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Balance point is tall with in line shoulders during delivery. Lands square with a clean balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-80 mph; had both sides of the plate control and slight sinking action. (Max spin 1920; Avg 1752). His 12/6 curveball (69-70) showed down in the zone control and late action. His changeup (69-71) showed fading sinking action and down in the zone control.
VA/DC PreSeason All-State Central
Ranson is 6-0 with a very lanky athletic 160 pound frame that has a lot of projection left to it. He hits from the left side from an open balanced athletic stance, low leg kick stride on line, loads in place. Hips rotate completely and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, goes straight to the ball, level line drive swing path, showed a good approach working gap to gap, potential to develop some gap power as he fills out, exit velocity was 77. In the infield, gets body behind the ball and fields with a wider base and average hands, works through the ball to a clean exchange, throws from high three-quarters arm slot, long arm action, position velocity was 71. Ran a 7.49 60 yard dash. On the mound, he throws from a very high three-quarters arm slot, long free arm action and normal effort to his delivery. Drop and drive delivery, shoulders are uphill and closed, lands on line with an athletic finish. Fastball was 72-73, with downward angle and some late armside run to it. Slider was 61-62 with good armspeed and big gradual 1/7 break to it. Change-up was 62-67 with good armspeed and late fade to it.
PBR Mid-Atlantic Summer Championships
Lanky projectable frame. Hits from a taller set up. Path is level to the ball with some bat speed. Barrel stays in the zone. Shows freeness in hands and some wrist strength. Liked his barrel control with a tendency to stay middle. Confident first step and covers ground. More to add to his athletic frame.
Positional Profile: LHP /1B
Body: 5-foot-9, 140-pounds. Projectable frame with room for more.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open taller set up. Short to ball with uphill finish. Nice rhythm at plate.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee. Potential to turn into a power guy with uphill finish and gets into the lower half. As he gets stronger, more will come.
Arm: LH. INF - 65 mph. Over the top slot, short arm action.
Defense: Sound footwork. Gets to ball well. Sound hands and clean exchange on double play feeds.
Run: 4.56 Home-to-first time