Billy
Rice

7/1/14 – Rice is a strong 5-foot-9, 170-pound right-handed pitcher. He has an over-the-top delivery and quick arm speed. Rice has smooth rhythm, but throws across his body a bit. Billy stays closed and finishes in an athletic finish. He had a fastball velocity range of 76-81 MPH. His curveball was at 60-64 MPH with 11/5 tilt and sharp break. Rice’s change-up ranged from 71-73.

7/1/14 – Rice is a strong 5-foot-9, 170-pound right-hand hitting third baseman. He ran a 60 at 7.44 and home-to-first 4.85. Billy throws from an over-the-top arm slot. His throws were accurate and had good carry. His position velo was 80 MPH from the infield. Rice has quick feet with a clean exchange. At the plate, Rice has an athletic setup with a smooth load. He has good balance and a level bat path. Billy produces gap-to-gap line drives. He had an exit velo of 75 MPH.

6/17/14 – Rice is a 5-foot-9, 170-pound RHP with a fastball touching 81 MPH.  He sat at 77-79 MPH with consistent strikes.  He showed an 11-to-5 curveball with gradual break at 60-61 MPH and a change-up with near fastball arm speed at 66 MPH.  He has a high ¾ delivery with a hip-turn in his wind up, and a fluid rhythm in his wind up.