Jackson
Ritz

Jackson Ritz, Clifton (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS RHH/INF…will add needed strength in future. Solid defender in future, moves well to baseball, actions. Like the approach to hit, simple, on time creating line drive contact. Athleticism present, will be plus runner in future. Fun player to watch develop.
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Good physical build/frame to add strength. Athleticism present, good mover.
Hit: RHH. Open stance to start, lands in good position to hit. Rotational back foot, decent job of using lower 1/2 in swing. I would suggest trying to see if some linear movement to back foot can be incorporated into swing increasing effectiveness of lower 1/2 and back hip. If not comfortable with movement, not a big deal. Feel like there may be an opportunity with lower 1/2. Hits into firm front side with good posture. Like the hit approach. Solid swing, contact approach creating line drive contact. Barrel/hands in good launch position, takes good path to zone. 70.3 mph bat speed with 19 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 90.0 mph. 344' max distance. Good approach to hit. Line drive contact created, all field approach with feel for barrel. Will develop ability to impact baseball in future with added strength and physical maturity. Good hitter. Suggest trying to incorporate linear movement to back foot, feel lower 1/2 involvement can be improved.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Work to develop ability throw from all angles. Arm works well, will continue to improve raw arm strength.
Defense: Feet work well getting to baseball, nice 1st step. Hands work fine fielding. Good job of playing thru baseball with feet. Shows body control and agility. Good defender in future.
ATH: 6.83 runner in the 60. Solid start, runs well, speed will improve some with added strength and physical maturity.

Jackson Ritz, Clifton (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/SS Jackson shows lots of promise as a freshman. He's a good athlete that runs well and has the potential to develop into a quality INF and power bat from the right side.
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds. Slim and lean athletic frame with plenty of room for muscle mass to be added as he is only a freshman.
Hit: RHH. Open stance and stands tall in the box with hands set up at the back shoulder. Bat rested on shoulder with good backside load and low leg lift/toe tap. Stays behind the ball at contact and has loose hands. Barrel come through the zone with an uppercut catching the ball out front. 64.4 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 323' max distance. Jackson shows the ability to hit the ball with power to the pull side and finds the ball with the barrell pretty consistantly. Creates a lot of backspin at contact.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Strong loose arm from the INF that moves well. Long arm action that produces good leverage and creates solid carry on the ball.
Defense: Quick feet and good balance. Shows good feel with the glove, solid range, and attacks the ball downhill.
ATH: 6.86 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.83 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Moves extremely well. gets into the legs and creates good downhill momentum. 31.90 max vertical.