LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2021 National Showcase
Ian Ritchie Jr is a 2022 RHP/MIF with a 6-2 185 lb. frame from Bainbridge Island, WA who attends Bainbridge. Well proportioned athletic build with good strength in his hips. Rotational delivery with a big hip turn, rotates hard and really drives his lower half down the mound, outstanding arm speed from a 3/4's arm slot. Fastball worked consistently in the 92-94 mph range this outing, has touched the upper 90's this spring and the arm speed is there for that in the future, works to both sides of the plate with his fastball with intent. Slider was his best secondary pitch this outing, has really improved this pitch, is a plus pitch at times with power and late hard biting action. Change is another potential plus pitch that is thrown with confidence and feel. True three-pitch present mix with command and quality on all his pitches. Good student, verbal commitment to UCLA. Named to play in the Perfect Game All-American Classic.