Ryan
Venne

8/4/17 - Verbally committed to Lindenwood (MO). 

3/12/17  - 6-foot, 180-pound left-handed hitting third baseman with an athletic frame. At the plate hits from an open stance with a short leg lift stride and good balance. Short, level swing path with fluid rhythm. Gap to gap approach with a fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 90 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.21. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top slot. Accurate throws, plays thru the ball. Threw 80 mph across the infield.

10/18/14 - 5-foot-11, 155-pound 2-way player. Lean athletic player. 7.25 60 time. Tall stance with short stride and balance throughout swing. Load is long but bat path is clean and short to baseball. Short finish after contact. Good body control and efficient swing for 2018 grad. 76 mph exit velocity. Body moves well in outfield. Very projectable- interesting follow for next 3-4 years. Fields at times with two hands effecting balance and direction. Arm works well from over-the-top slot with carry and accuracy. 75 mph outfield velocity. Controlled delivery on mound. Shows balance in delivery. Tends to leak early from balance point. Arm works well from over-the-top slot. Fastball is straight and thrown for strikes at 73-75 mph.  Curveball has 11/5 shape with gradual break. Inconsistent arm action on changeup right now- pitch does show fade and is able to throw for strikes. Overall is a High Follow for 2018 class with present athletic ability.