Ryan
Kondrad

Parkland College commit. In two games last week, the Bears went 1-1 with a win over Grayslake North (14-13). Kondrad had an impressive week going 4-for-6 with three home runs, a double, seven RBIs, three runs scored, two walks and a stolen base. He had his most impressive game in their win over Grayslake North, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, five RBIs, two runs scored and a walk.

Parkland JC commit. In three games, Kondrad went 5 for 9 (.556 avg), with three doubles, two home runs, two walks, a HBP, and six RBI, to go with a slugging percentage of 1.566. Kondrad’s biggest offensive performance came in a 14-13 victory against Grayslake North where he went 3-for-4 with a double, two home runs, a walk, five RBI, and two runs scored. Lake Zurich collected wins over Saint Viator (2-2) and Grayslake North (1-2).

Verbally committed to Parkland College.

Against Prospect, Kondrad was 2-for-3 with two doubles, four RBIs, one run, and one walk. He added three hits including a double with two RBIs in their 4-0 win over Barrington. For the week he was 7-for-8 (.875 avg./1.143 slugging) with three doubles, six RBIs, and a walk.

Ryan Kondrad (Lake Zurich) is a physical, 6-foot, 195-pound corner infielder, with a loose, whippy, heavy barrel with a chance to impact the middle of an order at the next level. When Kondrad’s swing syncs up he gets easy jump off the barrel and flashes pull-side power. On the infield, Kondrad is sure-handed with steady and reliable actions, utilizing a quick/clean transfer throughout his plays including the double-play turn. His arm plays from a ¾ slot across the diamond, reaching up to 84 mph.

Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Physical, with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, easy load and stride. Fluid, strong swing creates whip and loud barrel through the zone, lifted powerful approach with a feel to hit.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 92 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Plays from multiple slots and on the move, fluid arm action with minimal effort, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, steady actions, clean/quick transfer, clean double play turn
Run: 3.91 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, active hands pre-pitch, bat wraps at load, high leg kick trigger.  Fluid, athletic swing. Strong hands, aggressive swing, uphill path and was on the barrel with authority to both gaps.
Power: 93.6 max exit velocity, averaged 88.3 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short, compact arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Balanced footwork. Easy actions on the infield. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

INF Ryan Kondrad (Lake Zurich, 2024) is a 6-foot, 185-pound, physical, well-proportioned frame and potent right-handed bat. Kondrad has easy, fluid pre-pitch actions, strong simple swing and looks like a potential middle-of-the-order type of bat down the road. Kondrad stayed short to contact and was on the barrel with authority throughout much of his round. Kondrad recorded an average distance off the bat of 278 feet (343 max), which was second best at the event to go along with a 93.6 peak exit velocity. Kondrad also ran a 7.33 60 and was 85 mph across the infield.