Matthew
Ritchie

9.23.15:  Hit from a balanced and athletic stance on both sides of the plate.  Swings mimicked one another.  Smooth load back with modified leg kick stride that stayed on line and balanced.  Does not finish back leg drive through the ball.  Balance maintained throughout swing.  Hands were quick through the zone with a bat exit velocity of 81mph from the right side and 75mph from the left.  Good approach to the round on both sides.  Swing path was short and had good extension at times.  Line drive swing.  In the field, threw from a quick and loose high ¾ arm slot.  Throws had accuracy.  Positional velocity of 78mph.  Soft hands with quick, clean exchanges.  Fluid footwork that played through the ball.  Showed some athleticism with his footwork.

2.15.15 From the Left, hit from a athletic/balanced stance that was slightly closed. Had a small load back and got over the backside. Short stride with a small leg kick. Good approach with confidence. Had rhythm. Short/level path to the ball with life in the hands. Created backspin. Line drive swing with the ability to hit with some power. Stayed on line and was balanced. Had an Exit Velocity of 82 mph. From the Right, has an athletic/balanced stance. Has a minimal load with a small leg kick and short stride. Good approach with fluid rhythm. Short bat path that was in and out of the zone at times. Line drive/gap swing that shows some power potential. Had an Exit Velocity of 79 mph. In the field, threw from a high ¾ arm slot with a short arm action that was accurate. Had athletic actions. Showed soft hands with quick footwork and quick exchanges. Used his feet well. Showed average arm strength with a Positional Velocity of 76 mph.