Top-10 Profiles of 2020: No. 2 Ryan Kucherak
December 31, 2020
Joe Dattoli
West Coast Director of Operations
Ryan Kucherak takes Silver in our Most View Profiles of 2020 countdown. This uncommitted 2023 grad comes in ranked 9th overall in the state of Arizona- Class of 2023, 72nd at SS nationally. With a long frame and good athleticism, added size & strength should go well with his current abilities. Kucherak already possesses good bat speed for his age group and displays the ability to drive the ball gap to gap. His tools & upside make him one of the top uncommitted players in the class. Strong follow going into the spring season.
Scouting Report
6-foot, 161-pounds, long lean body with present athleticism, twitchy movements. Tools stood out for this young shortstop. Hits from a squared semi spread out base. Used a leg lift with minimal forward movement, standing up at foot strike occasionally. Showed bat speed, staying in the zone with a flat path to the baseball. Quick swing but got slightly long at times, dropping barrel head a bit in BP. Aggressive approach with some raw power staying in control, using the whole field. Above average contact at 86mph. Currently looks like he will be able to stick at SS into the future. Ran a 7.14 60-yard dash on a slow track. Instincts are above his age with a quick first step. Fielded balls cleanly, out in front. 85mph arm strength across the diamond. Strong follow over next few years.
6-foot, 161-pounds, long lean body with present athleticism, twitchy movements. Tools stood out for this young shortstop. Hits from a squared semi spread out base. Used a leg lift with minimal forward movement, standing up at foot strike occasionally. Showed bat speed, staying in the zone with a flat path to the baseball. Quick swing but got slightly long at times, dropping barrel head a bit in BP. Aggressive approach with some raw power staying in control, using the whole field. Above average contact at 86mph. Currently looks like he will be able to stick at SS into the future. Ran a 7.14 60-yard dash on a slow track. Instincts are above his age with a quick first step. Fielded balls cleanly, out in front. 85mph arm strength across the diamond. Strong follow over next few years.