Ryan
Hoerter

6.14.17 - Drafted in the 36th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates. 

6/1/17 - Auburn commit. 6-foot-6, 185-pound right-handed pitcher. Hoerter dominated in his outing like he has all spring. Still receiving draft interest. Came out working 88-91 touching 92 mph in the first inning. Pounds the bottom of the zone. Settled in at 87-89 mph, still touched 90 mph in the sixth inning. Curveball got batter as the game progressed, has 11-5 shape with depth and late breaking action, showed true swing and miss potential in game. Only two balls were hit in the air all game, consistently inducing weak ground ball contact. Worked 6.2 innings allowing just four hits, no earned runs, two walks, and struck out 14. 

4/25/17 - Auburn commit. Currently ranked No. 3 in the Wisconsin Class of 2017. A solid number of teams in attendance to see Hoerter’s second start in Wisconsin this year. Had a strong performance going 8 innings allowing just four hits, two walks, and struck out nine. Recorded 14 outs on the ground and just one fly out. Athletic, repeatable delivery with good balance throughout. Works from a high ¾ arm angle, easy arm speed. Fastball sat 89-91 mph in the first two innings, 89-90 mph in the 3rd and 4th, settled in at 87-88 mph the rest of way. Curveball has 11-5 shape with depth and sharp breaking action at 76-79 mph. Uses changeup effectively against LHHs with late fading action at 78-80 mph.

2017 Super 60 - Auburn recruit. 6-foot-6, 185-pound right-handed pitcher, long-limbed, lean and athletic; has yet to fill into his highly projectable frame. Overall excellent athleticism for size. Arm is athletic, quick and clean, high-¾ slot, works with minimal effort, present arm speed. Delivery has tempo and rhythm, repeats well. Fastball sat 86-88 mph, mostly straight; should see significant velocity spike in coming years . Curveball ranged between 72-74, shows feel for pitch, consistent around the zone, 11/5 action with late bite at times, can develop into swing-and-miss offering. Throws changeup for strikes, 77-78 mph with sinking action. Overall has high-ceiling potential with current solid three-pitch feel.

6.21.16 - Auburn recruit. 6-foot-6, 185-pound right-handed pitcher, highly projectable frame, long, lean and athletic. Overall excellent athleticism for size, should become high-interest draft prospect if not next June, then in three years. Arm is athletic, quick and clean, high-¾ slot, works with minimal effort, present arm speed. Delivery has tempo and rhythm, lands slightly closed. Fastball sat 86-88 mph with downhill plane, around the plate but lacked consistency in the zone. Curveball ranged between 73-74, shows feel for pitch, good shape and late bite at times, can develop into swing-and-miss offering. 

5/23/16 - Verbally committed to Auburn University.

4/26/16 - Currently ranked No. 9 in the Wisconsin Class of 6-foot-5, 175-pound right-handed pitcher with a lanky, projectable frame. Started for Indian Trail working six innings, allow four hits, and walking five without allowing an earned run on a brutally cold day. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a loose, quick arm action. Easy effort with a tall and fall, athletic delivery. Showed ability to hold velocity despite the weather. Fastball sat 86-87 mph in the first inning, still sitting 85-86 mph in the sixth inning. Curveball has 11-5 shape with some depth at 70-73 mph

2/28/16 - 6-foot-5, 175-pound right-handed pitcher, highly projectable frame, long lean and loose body, athletic actions. Tall and fall down the mound with good tempo, closed landing. Arm action is quick, projectable arm speed, high ¾ slot. Fastball worked downhill, showed tilt, good feel showing some command of the zone, sat 85-88 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, late action, 69-72 mph, swing and miss potential. Changeup sinks, good feel, 71-73 mph. Solid feel for three pitches with a high upside.

7/31/15 - Highly projectable frame, long and lean, lose athletic actions, 6-foot-4, 170-pounds. Repeatable delivery, athletic, works directionally toward target, slightly across body with closed toe landing. Arm action is loose, projectable, high ¾ slot. Fastball has slight arm side action, 81-83 mph, projects for more in the tank. Curveball worked at 71-73 mph, 11/5 action with feel.

5/6/15 - 6-foot-3, 165-pound, right-handed pitcher, with a slim, lanky build. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm slot with a short, quick, funky arm action. Balanced, online delivery. Worked 81-83 mph with his fastball that he commanded to both sides of the plate. Curveball showed 11-5 shape at 70-73 mph. Showed great pitchability shutting down a powerful Arrowhead lineup. 7 IP, 5 H, IBB, 5 K’s.

2/8/15 - Thin build, lanky frame, 6-foot-3, 165-pound two-way player, projectable raw athleticism. Tall and fall delivery, regular effort, stays online, solid mound presence. Arm action is quick and loose, high ¾ slot. Fastball has slight run, controlled the zone, 80-81 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, good control, 67-70 mph. Changeup sinks, good arm speed, controlled it well, solid feel, 72-73 mph. Showed good feel for three pitches, pitchability present, quick arm and more velocity will come. Defensively showed natural athleticism, moves fluidly, softer hands. Arm played at 80 mph across the diamond. Offensively hits from a balanced stance, toe tap leg lift stride. Loose hands, athletic, line drive type approach. 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.54 runner in the 60.

6/25/14 - Long projectable frame, slender build, some athleticism, 6-foot-2, 150-pound two-way player. Defensively showed above average skills on the infield, soft hands with excellent footwork, takes precise angles, athletic actions, plays through the baseball. Arm action is short and loose, high ¾ arm slot, showed some carry, 71 mph arm strength. Offensively hits from a balanced stance, smooth loading action, toe tap trigger. Showed bat speed, shorter path, occasionally hits off front foot. On the mound delivery works slightly across his body, regular effort. Fastball has sink, showed feel, 73-74 mph, touched 75 mph. Curveball has some lateral action, 64-65 mph. Changeup has fading arm action, 60-62 mph, some sink.