Evan
Riiff

Verbally committed to Valparaiso.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 178.8-pounds. Broad shouldered, well-proportioned frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, medium base, slight pre-pitch rhythm in hands, longer stride. Flat path, loose, handsy swing with barrel control, whole field approach with the ability to drive it to all fields. 66.6 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (90.1 avg.); 347-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Quick, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, two hand gather out front, works up, smooth actions, moves well laterally.
Athletic Testing: 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.38 Edge Score.

Athletic 5-foot-11, 182-pound frame. Riiff had a strong weekend at the plate collecting twelve hits and seven RBIs. Upright, balanced setup with quiet pre pitch movement. A simple, repeatable operation. Line drive approach, driving the ball to all fields. Can pick it up the middle. A RHH to keep an eye on moving forward. Riiff also impressed on the mound on Sunday as he struck out seven batters through five strong innings. The right-hander operates from a simple, easy delivery with a high leg lift while having a tall/fall approach. Long, easy arm action from a low ¾ slot. His fastball sat 82-84 with arm-side run. Riiff mixed in a slider that sat 70-71 with late actions that he threw with confidence.

Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 79 in the state. Athletic 5-foot-11, 182-pound frame. Riiff had quite the game Sunday morning as he went 3-for-3 at the plate. The right-handed hitter operates from a balanced base with a small stride. Compact swing with a flat bat path. Connected on a single to right field in the second inning. Followed up in the third with a two-run home run over the left-field fence. In the fifth inning, Riiff connected on another single, this time to center to drive in a run.

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 85 in the state. Athletic 5-foot-11, 182-pound frame with present strength in the lower-half. Batted second and played shortstop for the Griffins. He continued to stand out defensively in this look making high-level plays at short, consistently throughout the game. Offensively, the right-handed hitter worked a couple quality at-bats in the game, while tallying two hits and two walks. An uncommitted sophomore to continue to follow.

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 85 in the state. Athletic 5-foot-11, 182-pound frame with present strength in the lower-half. Batted second and played shortstop for the Griffins. Riiff looked the part defensively, showing confident and athletic actions up the middle, while playing with rhythm. Also showed to be comfortable making plays on the move, and ranging into the outfield for fly balls. A name to continue to monitor in the state’s sophomore class.

Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 183-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with strength.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, medium leg-lift into a tucked balance point, holds pre-bend in the back knee while working in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle, clean 3/4 slot
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Late tail and sink, feel for the zone. T2093, 1989 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Sharp 11/5 bite, shorter shape, feel around the zone. T2067, 1962 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Feel around the zone with slight run to the arm-side. T1614, 1545 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 185 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Standard setup, closed stance, hands set at ear, short leg kick. Early stride load, stays flat through zone. 65.7 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (88.7 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. High 3/4
Defense: Moves with ease, stays low, clean transfer, plays through the ball on the run.
Athletic Testing: 7.40 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.4 Edge Score.