84
Velocity (max)
8/21/23
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RHP/OF Jacob Riddick (Ripon, 2024) stands at a strong 6-foot-2, 192-pound frame, and showed well at his first showcase of his prep career. It started at the plate for Riddick, where the batter primarily used an opposite-field approach to drive the baseball. A direct bat path allowed him to remain consistent in his session, projecting well in the near future. On the mound, Riddick separated himself as a standout arm, beginning with an 84 mph fastball. The lively fastball was complemented by a curveball and changeup to complete his arsenal. Riddick featured an 11/5 shape with the curveball, remaining in the zone while presenting some depth. The same could be said about the changeup, where the pitch sat in the bottom of the zone and was located effectively throughout. He finished off the day with a clean round of defense in the outfield, maxing out at 79 mph on his throws, providing efficient routes and an over-the-top arm motion. Riddick departed Sheboygan as a winner of the event, priming himself for a quality fall and offseason.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 192-pounds. Strong, sturdy frame. Broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, wide base, even; hands set shoulder high, away from body, high back elbow. Simple load, leg kick, lands square. Short, direct path, leverage, some feel for the barrel, middle-to-opposite field approach. 68.7 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Short arc, over the top, plays out in front.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, efficient routes, fields outside his frame.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 192-pounds. Strong, sturdy frame. Broad shoulders.
Delivery: Side step windup, high leg lift into a drop and drive lower half, crossfire stride, creates some deception, closed landing foot.
Arm Action: RH. Long out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Has some life out of the hand, rides through the zone, 4-seam action. T2172, 2040 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Gradual, 11/5 shape, some depth to it. T1807, 1743 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Some downer action plays at the bottom of the zone. T1970, 1835 average rpm.