Ryan
Coon

Verbally committed to Augustana College.

Uncommitted. Coon went 6-for-14 (.429/.556) on the week with a double, seven RBIs, five runs scored, and going a perfect 8-for-8 on stolen bases. Against Jefferson, Coon went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBIs, one run scored and a walk. In their second game against Rockford Auburn, Coon tallied a hit, run, walk, and two stolen bases. To round out the week, Coon had his most impressive performance. He went 2-for-4 with four RBIs, one run scored, and a walk in their win over Dixon.

Week 4: Coon was mentioned within the Week 4 Diamond Notes after going 6-for-10 (.600) on the week with two doubles, three RBIs, seven runs, and four stolen bases.

Uncommitted. Coon went 6-for-10 last week in 14 plate appearances. He tallied two doubles, three RBIs, seven runs scored, and four stolen bases on five attempts.

For the second year in a row OF Ryan Coon (Freeport, 2024) has shown well at the Aurora ID. Coon has a compact, athletic frame at 5-foot-9, 175-pounds and he ran the top 60-time of the event at 6.87. He also had a top vertical jump of 30.7 inches, runner-up at the event. The left-handed hitter has intent in the box, looking to drive the baseball to the pull-side with authority and direct stroke that works uphill through the zone. Coon registered a 95.2 mph exit velocity and 349’ max batted ball. Defensively, he plays through the ball with intent, showing fluid footwork and  some feel for the position. 

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Proportional frame with strength
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, slightly crouched, sturdy base. Aggressive swing, compact and strong. Lifted, pull-side approach, finishes on backside.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 82.3 mph. 350’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 83 mph. Short draw, high 3/4 slot, quick arm.
Defense: Plays through the ball with intent, breaks down feet before fielding the ball, has some feel.
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Developed upper body. Thick through shoulders and upper back.
Hit: LHH. Quiet in the box. Upright. Short stride. Hands stay back. Quick hands. Short, compact swing. Works uphill efficiently. Stays inside the baseball. Pull-side approach. Consistently on the barrel.
Power: 90.2 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: Athletic actions. Quick feet. Directional transfer.
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60. 

OF Ryan Coon (Freeport, 2024) played a key role on his varsity squad this last spring and was one of the top sophomores at the Aurora Preseason ID. The 5-foot-8, 165-pound, twitchy and strong left/left outfielder started his day running the fastest 60-yard dash time of the day (6.87), and he's been clocked at 6.76 in the past, supporting the claim that the track may have been a little slow on this day. Regardless, Coon is a quality athlete, and he takes aggressive, controlled swings from the left-handed box while showing a direct/repeatable path and feel for the barrel. Coon consistently drove hard line-drives to the whole field including a max exit velocity of 90 mph and driving the ball 242’ on average. Coon also showed reliable hands in the outfield, topping out at 77 mph from a crow-hop.