Alex
Ryan

Verbally committed to Valparaiso.

One of the top uncommitted prospects in the state’s 2020 class. 5-foot-10, 165-pound right/right outfielder with wiry-strong, twitchy, athletic frame. Ran an event-best 6.79 in the 60. Offensively, confident approach, balanced base, slightly open setup, leg kick trigger. Fast bat, loose/athletic hands, level bat path with extension, fluid rhythm throughout. Hard, gap-to-gap contact with ability to backspin baseballs; 96 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively, center field profile, natural instincts, quick and controlled footwork, soft hands, plays through the ball with athleticism. Arm action is long and loose, high ¾ slot; 87 mph throws home. High-follow 2020.

7/8/18 - 5-foot-9, 160-pound, wiry, fast-twitch, outfielder. Dynamic center fielder, currently ranked No. 9 in the Wisconsin 2020 class. Right-handed hitter, batted leadoff throughout the weekend. Aggressive approach, looks to drive the baseball and works gap-to-gap. Feel for the barrel, present quick-twitch and bat speed, rarely swings and misses. Hit a triple to right-center field and a double to left-center field in the nightcap game on Friday. Defensively, has advanced range in center field, takes concise routes and above-average arm strength. High-follow 2020.

3/11/18 - Currently ranked No. 9 in Wisconsin’s Class of 2020. 5-foot-9, 160-pound athletically-built right-handed hitting outfielder. Defensively, long, loose arm action, high ¾ arm slot, throws carried to the bag,  86 mph from the outfield. Fields position athletically, playing through the ball, soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges. Ran a 6.78 laser-timed 60. Offensively, athletic, balanced setup, short leg kick timing-trigger, maintains good balance through contact. Line drive approach, athletic hands, short, level barrel path, present bat speed, 85 mph exit velocity off a tee.

7/24/17 - 5-foot-9, 150-pound right-handed hitting outfielder with a small, athletic frame. High level defender in the outfield. Has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws showed carry from the outfield at 83 mph with plus accuracy. Natural actions, plays thru the ball with a clean exchange and soft hands. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a quick leg kick stride and good balance. Line drive hitter works gap to gap with a level swing path and fast bat. 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.44 runner down the line.

7/7/17 - 5-foot-9, 150-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. Balanced setup at the plate with a low hand set. Level swing path, occasionally gets uphill with good balance. Fast bat, handles velocity well. Took an 89 mph fastball to the track in left field for an F7. 4.82 on the turn in game on a single.

7/3/17 - 5-foot-9, 150-pound athletic, right-handed hitting outfielder. Hit leadoff and played center field for the Vipers. Made quick reads and showed range in the outfield. Showed above average arm strength for his age. Offensively, hits from a balanced setup with a slight leg kick. Present bat speed with some looseness.

3/12/17 - 5-foot-8, 145-pound right-handed hitting outfielder with a strong frame. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a quick leg kick stride and good balance. Fluid rhythm with an uphill swing path and fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 6.94. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Athletic footwork, plays thru the ball. Throws showed carry at 82 mph from the outfield.