Ethan
Richards

03/07/17 - Air Force recruit. Currently ranked No. 85 in the Florida 2017 Class. Currently stands at 6-foot-4, 200 pounds with a good lower half. Has gotten noticeably taller and stronger over the past few months, including an uptick in his fastball velocity. Simple, repeatable delivery throwing out the high ¾ arm slot. Throws on a downhill plane. Frequently finishes on line, at times can fall off to the side. Fastball mostly sat 90-91 mph, touching 92 with run along with a 77-79 mph curveball that showed depth with an 11/5 break. Worked efficiently and pounded the strike zone. Also showed a quick pick-off move that kept runners close to the bag. Worked a clean four innings on the mound where he allowed only two hits and struck out four.

10/05/16- Committed to the Air Force Academy.

06/04/16- Uncommitted junior standing at 6-foot-3, 180 pounds with a lean, athletic, projectable build. Throws out of the high ¾ to over the top arm slot at times. Usually lands on line and out in front. Has gotten better extension out in front and throws on some downward tilt. Induced a good amount of ground ball outs during his time on the mound. Fastball sat 87-88 mph, touching 89 mph a couple times. Threw it for strikes. Curveball sat 70-72 mph with a ¾ break. Works quickly and gathers himself well.

2/2/16- Tall, lean, and projectable frame at 6-foot-3, 170 pounds. Over the top arm action, stays in line, and his arm stays short in the back after he breaks. He could get better extension out in front but he still gets a good downward plane on his fastball. Sat 85-88 mph with a 71-72 mph CB.