One of the top infielders still on the board, Shelby Richards has the tools you want on the field paired with the intangible that make him an attractive prospect. The Ram's shortstop hit .408 as a Junior and has continued to progress in each of the Prep Baseball Report testing categories with personal bests coming at the Rancho Scout Day with a 6.84 Laser Times 60 Time, 84 mph Infield Velocity and an 83 mph Exit Velocity.

In the shortened high school season, Richards has showcased is ability to spray the ball to all fields as well as his power potential which should increase as he fills out his lean, 6-foot-0, 140 pound frame. On top of the tools he has put on display at PBR events and throughout his high school career, this is a prospect who has proven his ability as a leader, guiding a notoriously gritty Rancho squad into what looked to be a promising 2020 season.

Prospect Report - Shelby Richards

Positional Profile: IF, projects to stay on the left side of the IF, especially if he adds size
Body: 6-foot-0, 140-pounds. Lean, athletic build
Defense: Clean actions, soft hands, ranges well to both sides
Arm: 84 mph with carry and accuracy, can throw from different arm angles, natural high 3/4 arm slot 
Hit: Tall, open stance into a small leg kick, efficient hand path, extends well through the ball, natural lift, gap to gap approach
Power: 83 mph Exit Velocity, power should increase with strength and size development
Run: 6.84 runner in the 60. Gets to top speed quickly, better form should lower time even more

3/5/20 - Richards doubles over Green Valley centerfielder's head 

Uncommitted ‘20 IF Shelby Richards, @ShelbyRich2020, triples over the centerfielder’s brings in a run for @rancho_baseball on their win today against Green Valley #BeSeenpic.twitter.com/2NVS5diEGP

— PBR_Nevada (@PBR_Nevada) March 6, 2020

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