PRESEASON ID Event Top Performer Spotlight: '25 3B/SS Ryan Pettograsso (Lansing)
May 4, 2024
As the high school season rolls on, we look back at some of the top performers from preseason ID events. There was a ton of talent evaluated and still plenty of players uncommitted.
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Ryan Pettograsso Spotlight
Scouting Report
Physical: 5-11, 170 pounds; Athletic, slight build. 7.22 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet narrow; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a compact swing path with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 94 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 83 MPH.
Physical: 5-foot-11, 170 pounds; Athletic, slender build. 7.21 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 91 MPH via Trackman. Showed quick hands through the zone.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep step while showing active feet. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 85 MPH. Athletic defender that glides around the infield, showed above average arm from short.
Physical: Lanky, athletic 5-foot-11, 155lb frame. 6.87 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH. Slightly open, balanced stance, as the hands operated in circular rhythm. Utilized a controlled leg-hang stride to initiate the swing through a slightly uphill, rotational path. Plenty of intent at impact and weight-shift, producing a T88 mph bat-exit velocity up into the 330+ foot range. Good pound for pound juice to LCF gap, but could spray it around when pitched to different zones.
Defensively: The shortstop demonstrated choppy footwork and up tempo approach on the ball. Fielded off his left and allowed for momentum through release (79 mph arm-strength). Appealing skill set for the left side of the diamond, also able to handle 2B.
Physical: 5-foot-10, 150 pounds; Athletic, lean build. 6.93 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a short swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 88 MPH via Trackman. Through the middle and pull side.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are soft while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 78 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a long stride while landing closed. Moderate arm swing while showing no restrictions; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 78 MPH, while sitting 76-77 MPH; arm side run with sink. CB: 67-69 MPH; slurve like action. CH: 66-67 MPH; fading action.