Ryan
Smith

7/23/14 - 6-foot, 155-pound prospect ran a 7.75 60 yard dash and registered 82 mph tee exit velocity.  Hits from a balanced stance with a short stride, good balance, generates some bat speed through the zone, went 1-for-4 with a bloop single to right field in game play.  Defensively, showed athletic infield actions, good footwork and lateral movement, hands are soft with a quick exchange, accurate arm across the infield at 77 mph.
On the mound, works through a ¾ arm slot, arm is quick and loose, throws slightly across body, fastball sat 81-84 mph and showed some arm-side run and sink, showed a 68-69 mph curveball that he got under a few times, frame projects and arm works well, one of the top few arms seen to date in the 2017 class with very good upside.