The Recruiting Trail: 2017 Uncommitted Interview - Ryan Dula
August 18, 2016
By Brandon Hall:
Director of Scouting, PBR NC
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Name: Ryan Dula
High School: Porter Ridge
Summer Team: South Charlotte Braves
Position: LHP
Grad Year: 2017
State of NC Rank: #73
Scouting Notes: From the Summer Scout Blog: Lefty that maximizes an average build. Fastball sat 83-84 and touched 85 in bullpen setting, from a high-3/4 slot and long arm action. Some effort in the delivery that is a little choppy as it builds from a slow tempo to a quick arm. Command improved throughout the bullpen as he gained feel for his release point and direction. A newly developed cut-fastball showed late side to side action at 79-80. CB has downer action with good handspeed. It was erratic at 68-70. Change-up is behind the other offerings and sat 74-75 with some fade but the arm did slow.
Interview with PBR:
PBR: What Schools have you been hearing from?
RD: Wingate & UNCC
PBR: Have you developed relationships with any particular coaches on the recruiting trail?
RD: Yes, I have talked to a couple coaches but mostly I communicate with Coach White from Wingate baseball
PBR: Have you taken any visits? Do you have any visits planned?
RD: I have not taken a visit to any schools yet.
PBR: Is there a timeline for your recruitment in place?
RD: I would perfer to be committed before my senior year high school baseball season.
PBR: What has been the most interesting aspect of being a recruited athlete?
RD: The most interesting thing is just being able to go out and play infront of college coaches and do what I love to do.
PBR: Any academic interests that will drive your decision?
RD: Not necessarily, I'm still unsure of what I will major in.
PBR: From a baseball standpoint, what are your top priorities, when looking at potential schools?
RD: Making sure I'll get playing time & seeing if they have a good baseball program and good academics.
PBR: Anything you would offer up to the 2018 & 2019 classes as they begin their process?
RD: Go out there and work extremely hard. Don't let someone else outwork you. Always have a good attitude even when stuff isn't going your way. Keep your stuff off social media and don't do things college coaches would not approve of