CLASS OF 2017
3B
1B
James
Ruotsala
Forest Hills Northern (HS) • MI
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 26yr 4mo
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 26yr 4mo
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2017 National
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Ruotsala has a strong 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame. He stays tall in his stance and has a low finish with his simple swing. His exit velocity was up to 88 mph and he had a home-to-1st in 4.53. On the infield, he shows quick hands while fielding the ball in front of his body with good, fundamental footwork. His velocity across the infield was 69 mph.
9/13/15
6-foot-1, 180-pound athlete. Even to open batting stance with quick hands through the hitting zone. Uses a pull side approach, showing some occasional power with an 88 mph exit velocity. Soft hands on the infield. Takes time to deliver throws. At first, feet work well around the bag while providing a solid target. Registered a 72 mph infield arm velocity.
6/16/15
6-foot-1, 180 pound prospect. Good hands funneling in the baseball. Feet work well moving towards first base while making throws across the diamond. Registered a 73 MPH arm velocity. High hands, early load at the plate. Aggressive swing on balls up over the plate. Bat exit speed registered at 85 MPH. Strong base, projects well.
1/24/15
6-foot-1, 180-pounds. Soft hands with good action approaching the baseball at third base. Threw mph across the 71 infield. Ran a 7.80 60-yard dash. Raises hands on load, gets good weight transfer in his swing with great plate discipline. Bat speed registered at 83 mph.