West Coast Games - Invite Accepted: Chris Ricard (Team Idaho)
July 15, 2022
The West Coast Games has quickly established itself premier event for Uncommitted rising upperclassmen on the West Coast, this event will give an unparalleled opportunity to each player in attendance by delivering a “one-stop-shop” for college coaches to recruit in the city of Las Vegas. Beyond the on-looking eyes of scouts and coaches, PBR’s unmatched coverage and commitment to elevating players via advanced metrics and technology (Trackman, Blast, Driveline), along with multiple social media platforms, will provide elite exposure for each player in attendance.
For the first time, PBR Idaho will be represented at the West Coast Games where they will compete against California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Pacific Northwest and Canada. The Gem State has proven they have the present talent in the 2023 and 2024 Classes to compete against the rest of the West Region and this event will prove that as we assemble an exciting group of Idaho prospects.
Chris ricard | 2023 IF/rhp | Lewiston
PBR IDAHO STATE GAMES
— Brett Harrison (@B_HarrisonPBR) June 2, 2022
Chris Ricard (@chrismr20)
2023 1B/RHP@LHSBengalBB@PBR_Uncommitted
The Uncommitted senior posted the most electric BP session of the day with seven 95+ mph @TrackManBB Exit Velos including this event best 104.3 mph EV #BeSeen@ShooterHunt | @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/EogZ1xeqCT
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UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Boise Open ID | NV | 07/19 | Bishop Kelly High School |
| PBR Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/26 | LakePoint |
| 2022 PBR Future Games (Nevada Invite) | NV | 07/27 | LakePoint Sports Complex - Emerson, GA |
| 2022 PBR Future Games (Team Select Invite) | NV | 07/27 | LakePoint Sports Complex - Emerson, GA |
| 2022 West Coast Games (Idaho Invite) | NV | 08/12 | UNLV |
| 2022 West Coast Games (Team Nevada) | NV | 08/12 | Las Vegas, NV (UNLV / CSN) |
| 2022 Canes West Scout Day (2027-2029) | NV | 08/20 | College of Southern Nevada |
| 2022 Canes West Scout Day (2023-2026) | NV | 08/27 | College of Southern Nevada |
| 2022 Northern Nevada Prospect Open | NV | 09/10 | Reed High School |
SCOUTING REPORT
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-3 , 220-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, wide based set up. Subtle rock back load. Efficient into the hitting zone. Uses present strength well with lift through extension. Produced arguably the best round of the PBR Idaho State Games. The present power was on display, leaving it multiple times throughout his round..
Power: Max TrackMan Exit Velocity - 104.3, Avg. TrackMan Exit Velocity - 100.0 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph.
Defense: 1B. Athleticism translates around and off the bag. Controlled through the fielding process. Presents quality target around the bag. Confident in receiving balls in the dirt.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Clean, athletic delivery. Drop and drive type. Swinging leg kick. Lands in line to home. Finishes with slight fall to glove side.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm cycle. High ¾ slot.
FB: 82.0-84.0 mph, up to 85.0 mph. 1820 Avg. Spin Rate. Attacks with FB early. Had success elevating in the zone.
CB: 75.3-76.3 mph. 1693 Avg. Spin Rate. 11/5 shape. Commands effectively. Tends to slow arm.
SL: 65.2-75.8 mph. 1668 Avg. Spin Rate. Some late bite. Almost cut fastball action. Similar arm speed to FB.