PBR Future Games Player Spotlight: LHP Erik Ritchie

July 29, 2019
Greg Williams
Pennsylvania Director of Scouting

2019 marks the 8th year that Pennsylvania will be represented in the PBR Future Games. This one-of-a-kind event will feature the best uncommitted Class of 2021 & select 2022 prospects from our 40-plus state coverage area. The Future Games will take place July 31st - August 4th (Wednesday-Saturday) at the LakePoint Sporting Community in Cartersville, GA.

The Prep Baseball Report Future Games is the premier summer scouting event for Class of 2021/2022 prospects. Last year, more than 250 college coaches from all over the country were in attendance, making it arguably the most heavily recruited event of the summer.

We will be highlighting each player on the Team Pennsylvania roster in the week leading up to the event. Links to those players that have already been highlighted follows at the end of this article.

Scouting Report

+ 2019 PBR Future Games Selection (Team Pennsylvania)

2/23/19

6-foot, 190-pound left-handed pitcher showcased an obvious standout bullpen. Ritchie utilized an easy delivery and a loose, whippy arm to deliver 84-86 mph fastballs with some natural cut from a high 3/4 arm-slot. Used noticeably good tunneling, as all of his pitches came out of the same release window with similar arm-speeds. Commanded sharp 73-75 mph curveballs that featured 1/7 tilt. His 77-79 mph changeups were thrown with impressive sell and showed late drop making it a tough pitch to pick up at the plate.

10/27/18

6-foot, 185-pound lefty impressed at a previous PBR event in September. His fastball was down a few ticks on this date sitting 79-82 out of a 3/4 arm slot. Easy, repeatable delivery stays directional while his fastball shows some cut. Ritchie's curveball at 67-70 has tight slider shape with a chance to be an above average pitch. He also commanded his changeup at fastball arm speed with regularity at 71-73.

9/23/18

First look at this 6-foot, 185-pound lefty was a good one. Athletic, well proportioned frame with time for additional strength. Sat 83-84 from a high 3/4 arm slot with an easy, repeatable delivery that stays directional. Fastball has natural cut and curveball with 1/7 shape at 70-72 has a chance to be an out pitch at the next level. Changeup is a bit stiff at 74-78 but is commanded well with little current movement. Definite spring/summer follow in this class.

Team Pennsylvania Roster

NAME	HIGH SCHOOL	CLASS	POS.
Josh Beck	Lancaster Catholic	2021	LHP
Colton Book	Manheim Central	2021	LHP
Jake Books	Malvern Prep	2022	1B/OF
Justin Butler	Quakertown Community	2021	C
Derek Cease	Nanticoke Area	2021	SS/RHP
Maddix Dalena	Montoursville	2022	1B
Dylan DuCharme	Spring-Ford	2021	OF
Alex Gabauer	Norwin	2021	SS
Luke Holman	Wilson West Lawn	2021	RHP
Cullen Horowicz	Jefferson	2021	3B
Michael Kilker	Hazleton Area	2021	RHP
Paxton Kling	Central (Martinsburg)	2022	OF
Chase Kriebel	Clarion Area	2022	LHP
Colin Lewandowski	William Penn Charter	2021	RHP
Andrew Muraco	Franklin Regional	2021	SS
Rafe Perich	Northwestern Lehigh	2021	SS/3B
Erik Ritchie	Souderton Area	2021	LHP
Caleb Sturtevant	Cocalico	2022	OF
Evin Sullivan	North Penn	2021	C/OF
Carter Welch	Northwestern Lehigh	2021	LHP
Trey Yesavage	Boyertown	2021	RHP

Previous Player Previews

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
Junior Future Games	NATIONAL	07/30	LakePoint
2019 PBR Future Games (Pennsylvania Invite Only)	PA	07/31	LakePoint
2019 Fall Kickoff Showcase	PA	08/15	Millersville University
Play for Team PBR 17U (Fall Kickoff Showcase Tournament)	PA	08/17	Millersville University
2019 Fall Scout Day (Various Travel Organizations)	PA	09/07	Keystone State Baseball Academy
West Chester Dragons Scout Day	PA	10/05	Keystone State Baseball Academy
2019 Future Prospects Showcase	PA	10/19	Keystone State Baseball Academy
2019 Elite Prospect Showcase	PA	10/26	Keystone State Baseball Academy
2019 Fall Measurables & Evaluation Showcase	PA	11/02	Keystone State Baseball Academy
2019 Holiday Showcase	PA	12/28	Keystone State Baseball Academy