Ryan
Heerman

Ryan Heerman: C/2B, (2027) Xaverian Brothers, MA. 5-foot-1, 97-pound lean athletic frame. Athletic and projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 77 mph. (52.8 mph bat speed average). (16.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed is developing, shows an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Line drive approach. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 63 mph. While catching, throw downs to second were maxed at 64 mph; shows a natural lengthy transfer, soft developing hands, and developing athletic feet.. He produced a pop time of 2.19-2.19. Clean setup. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a short arm action. Clocked a time of 8.22 in the 60-yard dash.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Heerman is a talented, athletic young right-handed hitting prospect. He hits out of a square, balanced stance with the hands relaxed. The load is clean and the swing is a flat, direct stroke. During his rounds, Heerman made a lot of solid contact, using the middle of the field. Behind the plate, the young backstop showed advanced actions. The footwork has athleticism. His exchange is quick and the arm swing is clean. In the infield, he moves well. He gets into a good position to field and the hands are soft. He also had a vertical of 59.5 cm.

Ryan Heerman: C/2B, (2027) Xaverian Brothers, MA. 5-foot-1, 97-pound. (57.0 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average).

Ryan Heerman: C/2B, (2027) Xaverian Brothers, MA. 5-foot-1, 97-pound lean athletic build. Athletic and capable in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 71 mph. (54.2 mph bat speed average). (17.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a toe tap stride. Had an uphill loose swing plane, developing bat speed and high finish. He found some barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 62 mph; had soft developing hands, a clean lengthy transfer, and developing athletic footwork. recorded a pop time of 2.40-2.50. Clean calm setup. Had a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Recorded a time of 7.97 in the 60-yard dash. 

Ryan Heerman: C/SS, (2027) out of Xaverian Brothers, MA. is a talented 5-foot-1, 95-pound versatile prospect. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 73 mph with a (50.3 mph bat speed average) and (16.7 mph hand speed average). Heerman starts in a balanced, athletic stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. He then uses a short stride to trigger a simple, loose swing. He stays balanced and uses a gap to gap approach. While in the infield, he was 62 mph with his throws across the diamond, while showing a clean exchange, soft hands, and athletic, smooth feet. Behind the plate, his throw downs to second topped out at 63 mph with a pop time range of 2.50-2.59. As he transitioned to throwing, he showed a clean transfer, smooth, consistent feet, and sure hands. His initial setup is clean. His feet are square, the chest is tall and the glove is relaxed in the center of the chest. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 8.24. 

The 4-foot-8, 78 pound right-handed hitting catcher/outfielder really opened some eyes.  The swing is fundamentally sound and he shows off some quick hands.  Off the tee he was 57 mph.  The stance is square and balanced, with the hands in a relaxed position above the back shoulder.  The load is short and gets him into a strong position to hit.  The bat head takes a direct, flat path to and through contact allowing for consistent hard contact.  

In the outfield, he showed some athleticism and a fluid arm at 63 mph.  The feet were light and he glides into a good fielding position.  The glove was relaxed and in the correct position.  As he transitioned to the throwing position.  The glove moves up to the midline before he gets the ball into the throwing hand.  The arm-swing is fluid and he stays in line with the target as he finishes through the throw. 

Behind the plate, his set up is good.  The feet begin square, with the weight evenly distributed.  The glove is relaxed and centered in the middle of the chest.  Transitioning to throw, the feet are quick but his stride gets a little long. The arm once again looked good at 61 mph.

I was really impressed!  His skillset is really advanced for such a young guy.  I’m looking forward to following his progress.

Tee Exit Velocity- 57 mph

Catching Velocity- 61 mph

OF Velocity- 63 mph