Ryan
Burnside

2/15/15
6-foot-1, 210 pound dual athlete with some current size and strength. On the mound, uses lower half well. Repeats delivery with average effort and stays online throughout. Arm works from ¾ slot with average arm speed. Fastball was 77-79 mph, ball had arm side run when he stayed on top of ball and finished. Curveball sat between 66-69 mph with 11/5 shape, was able to keep in zone. Changeup was 71-74 mph, slowed arm action down at times which caused ball to stay up. Offensively, ran a 4.53 from home to first and a 5.28 during the 40-yard dash. At the plate, starts open with lower half and in upright position. Regular leg kick with good load in lower half, lands online while hands have small trigger back. Potential for some power with a little lift to swing. More in lower half, can create more torque. Gets bat head out front and should he could extend. Exit velocity off the tee was 86 mph. Defensively, Burnside showed good hands behind the dish. Footwork can improve with more ground gained on throws but shows he has ability to do so. Transfer was clean to a ¾ arm slot. Pop time was 2.06 while he was clocked at 75 mph. Throws were online with carry around the bag. Showed some arm strength behind the plate. Interesting to see him in game action this summer.