Ryan Keating: SS/OF, (2024) Wilbraham Monson Academy, MA. 6-foot-1, 155-pound athletic projectable build. Athletic and projectable at the plate, the left-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. (67.0 mph bat speed average). (21.6 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced wide stance with a wrapping load, then used a small leg kick. Has developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Produced loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Projectable and athletic in the infield, his best throw was registered at 72 mph; had developing soft hands, athletic developing footwork, and a clean natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Using a loose arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the base from a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.22. 

Ryan Keating

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Ryan Keating: SS/OF, (2023) Minnechaug, MA. 6-foot-1, 155-pound athletic projectable frame. Projectable and athletic at the plate, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 88 mph. (65.8 mph bat speed average). (21.8 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then used a small stride. Bat speed is  quick, exhibits an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 77 mph; had soft developing hands, developing athletic footwork, and a clean natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing and athletic. Had a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. 

Ryan Keating: SS/OF, (2023) out of Minnechaug, MA. is a 6-foot, 145-pound infield prospect. In the box, Keating had a max exit velocity of 86 MPH, with a (60.71 MPH bat speed average) and (19.73 MPH hand speed average). Keating started in a balanced, athletic stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. A slow load and a controlled stride get him into a good position to hit. The bat takes a flat path through the hitting zone, utilizing a gap to gap approach. In the infield, Keating was up to 70 MPH on his throws across the diamond. As he worked through the ground balls, he showed he had consistent smooth footwork, sure hands, and a clean exchange.  Keating also showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.96 60-yard dash. 

Ryan Keating: SS/OF, (2023) Minnechaug, MA. 6-foot, 145-pound athletic lanky build. Projectable at the plate, Keating recorded an exit velocity of 81 mph. (63.46 mph bat speed average). (20.20 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced open stance with a small load, then used a closed stride. Bat speed is developing, shows an uphill loose swing plane and high finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 66 mph; had athletic developing footwork, a clean exchange, and soft developing hands. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. Clocked a time of 7.06 in the 60-yard dash.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Ryan Keating, Minnechaug, 2023, MA

Position: SS/OF

Body: 6-foot, 145-pound athletic lanky build.

Hit: (LHH) Projectable. Starts in a balanced open stance with a small load, then uses a closed stride. Developing bat speed. High finish, uphill loose swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 81 mph exit velocity, average 71.83 mph. 63.46 mph bat speed average. 20.20 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft developing hands, athletic developing footwork, clean exchange. Projectable.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. 

Arm: 66 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.06 (60-yard).