Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

C
2B

Ethan
Ruiz

St. Thomas Academy (HS) • MN
5' 11" • 173.1LBS
R/R • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: Mash

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
18.9
Hand Speed (max)
3/16/24
68.8
Bat Speed (max)
3/16/24
15.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/28/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
87.1
Exit Velocity (max)
3/16/24
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/25/24
304
Distance (max)
3/16/24
75
Sweet Spot %
3/18/23
Run
7.6
60
6/25/24
4.33
30-yd
6/28/23
1.87
10-yd
6/28/23
17.6
Run speed (max)
6/28/23
Defense
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
75
C Velo
3/16/24
2.13 - 2.19
Pop Time
3/16/24
Pitching

Fastball

83
Velocity (max)
3/16/24
81 - 83
Velo Range
3/16/24
2105
Spin Rate (avg)
3/16/24

Changeup

73 - 75
Velo Range
3/16/24
1376
Spin Rate (avg)
3/16/24

Curveball

68 - 69
Velo Range
3/16/24
1995
Spin Rate (avg)
3/16/24

Positional Tools

2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
7.60
Pop Time
2.13 - 2.20
Catcher Velocity
75.0
Power / Speed Score
11.5
60 Yard Dash
8.02
Pop Time
2.14 - 2.37
Catcher Velocity
73.0
Power / Speed Score
10.1
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 25, 2024
Position
7.60
60-yard
2.14 - 2.20
Pop Time
72
C Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Position
7.70
60-yard
2.13 - 2.19
Pop Time
75
C Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Position
2.14 - 2.24
Pop Time
72
C Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (2026 Grads)
Mar 18, 2023
Position
8.02
60-yard
2.21 - 2.37
Pop Time
73
C Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
87.1
Exit Velocity Avg
80.4
Distance Max
304
Distance Avg
179
Launch Angle Avg
15.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
81.2
Exit Velocity Avg
76.5
Distance Max
282
Distance Avg
186
Launch Angle Avg
20.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
199
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
78.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
137
Distance (avg)
227
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (2026 Grads)
Mar 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.3
Exit Velocity (max)
75.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
228
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
18.9
Hand Speed Avg
17.9
Bat Speed Max
68.8
Bat Speed Avg
64.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
18.8
Hand Speed Avg
17.1
Bat Speed Max
63.2
Bat Speed Avg
60.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.6
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
65.6
Bat Speed (max)
63.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.8
Bat Speed (max)
65.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.8
Hand Speed (max)
17.6
Hand Speed (avg)
63.2
Bat Speed (max)
61.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (2026 Grads)
Mar 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
17.6
Hand Speed (max)
16.4
Hand Speed (avg)
59.8
Bat Speed (max)
58.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2105
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1995
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1376
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2007
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1870
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1212
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
82.9
Velocity (max)
81.0 - 82.6
Velo Range
81.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,240
Spin Rate (max)
2,105
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.2
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 68.9
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,079
Spin Rate (max)
1,995
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.0
Velocity (max)
73.3 - 74.8
Velo Range
74.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,410
Spin Rate (max)
1,376
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.8
Velocity (max)
78.1 - 79.3
Velo Range
78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,154
Spin Rate (max)
2,025
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
65.3
Velocity (max)
64.3 - 65.3
Velo Range
63.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,902
Spin Rate (max)
1,863
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (2026 Grads)
Mar 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.2
Velocity (max)
78.3 - 79.2
Velo Range
77.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,073
Spin Rate (max)
1,978
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
66.6
Velocity (max)
65.6 - 66.5
Velo Range
64.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,013
Spin Rate (max)
1,876
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.0
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 73.0
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,317
Spin Rate (max)
1,212
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)

Pitch Scores

2024
2023
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (2026 Grads)
Mar 18, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.2
Rock Summer Championship 16U
Jul 11, 2024
Pitching
82
Max FB
79 - 81
FB
63 - 65
CB
74 - 75
CH
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Pitching
83
Max FB
81 - 83
FB
68 - 69
CB
73 - 75
CH

Game Performance

2023
10 Yard Dash
1.87
30 Yard Dash
4.33
60 Yard Dash
7.81
Top Speed (MPH)
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Swift
1.87
10-yd
4.33
30-yd
7.81
60-yd
17.6
Run speed (max)

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Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

6/25/24
Ethan Ruiz, St. Thomas Academy (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-11, 173-pounds.
Hit: RHH. square stance with slight hand rhythm to load, mid pull approach, stays inside ball well, spray contact with ability to use both sides of field. 63.4 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 267' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph.
Defense: 2.14-2.20 pop times. Varies stances, average glove, sticks well when on time, occasionally stabs. Balanced/one knee stance, short and simple inline feet, works through exchange on throws
ATH: 7.60 runner in the 60.
3/16/24
Ethan Ruiz, St. Thomas Academy (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Hydrib start, simple rocker steps with rhythm, tall and high knee lift, sits over back leg down mound and lands inline
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, works into inverted w, inline shoulders, horizontal elbow, high 3/4 slot
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. T2240, 2105 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. T2079, 1995 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. T1410, 1376 average rpm.
ATH: 7.70 runner in the 60.
3/16/24
Ethan Ruiz, St. Thomas Academy (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Square stance, slight inverted bat path, spray contact using both sides of field. 65.5 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.0 mph. 304' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph.
Defense: 2.13-2.19 pop times. Varies stances, balanced, some athleticism, active and mobile. Average glove, works behind pitch. Moves through exchange and simple inline footwork on throws
ATH: 7.70 runner in the 60.
6/28/23
Ethan Ruiz, St. Thomas Academy (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Squared balanced start. Small forward step and turn with average tempo. Tall coiled balanced position and lands across the body down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Average arm action, uphill shoulder tilt and horizontal elbow. High 3/4 slot release.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Late ride, slight arm side run. T2154, 2025 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. 11/5 break, loose spin. T1902, 1863 average rpm.
ATH: 7.81 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.33 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/28/23
Ethan Ruiz, St. Thomas Academy (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Squared balanced stance. Toe tap and leg lift timing. Hands stay short to contact with slight push action. Barrel works down on ball. Pull/mid approach with good barrel contact that results in groundballs to flyballs. 61 mph bat speed with 11 G�s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph. 227' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph.
Defense: 2.14-2.27 pop times. Works from varying stances. Average glove work, gives a good low target. Shows mobility and active. Works through exchange with short quick footwork on throws.
ATH: 7.81 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.33 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/28/23
Ethan Ruiz, St. Thomas Academy (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Squared balanced start. Small forward step and turn with average tempo. Tall coiled balanced position and lands across the body down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Average arm action, uphill shoulder tilt and horizontal elbow. High 3/4 slot release.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Late ride, slight arm side run. T2154, 2025 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. 11/5 break, loose spin. T1902, 1863 average rpm.
ATH: 7.81 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.33 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/28/23
Ethan Ruiz, St. Thomas Academy (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Squared balanced stance. Toe tap and leg lift timing. Hands stay short to contact with slight push action. Barrel works down on ball. Pull/mid approach with good barrel contact that results in groundballs to flyballs. 61 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph. 227' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph.
Defense: 2.14-2.27 pop times. Works from varying stances. Average glove work, gives a good low target. Shows mobility and active. Works through exchange with short quick footwork on throws.
ATH: 7.81 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.33 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
3/18/23
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Squared start, simple and repeats delivery, tall balance position, atheltic leg swing, lands slightly across body.
Arm Action: RH. Long to short arm path, inverted w, high elbows, high 3/4 slot
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Straight, some run T2073, 1978 average rpm.
CB: 66-66 mph. 11/5 avg break T2013, 1876 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Straight T1317, 1212 average rpm.
3/18/23
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Balanced start. Small stride and go. Stays short to contact. Stays on contact. Mid/pull approach, consistnet contact, line drive and fly ball contact
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 75 MPH. 282' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph.
Defense: 2.21-2.37 pop times. Shows balance, average glove movements, occasional drag. Works through exchange and inline footwork.
Run: 8.02 runner in the 60.
3/18/23
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Squared start, simple and repeats delivery, tall balance position, atheltic leg swing, lands slightly across body.
Arm Action: RH. Long to short arm path, inverted w, high elbows, high 3/4 slot
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Straight, some run T2073, 1978 average rpm.
CB: 66-66 mph. 11/5 avg break T2013, 1876 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Straight T1317, 1212 average rpm.
3/18/23
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Balanced start. Small stride and go. Stays short to contact. Stays on contact. Mid/pull approach, consistnet contact, line drive and fly ball contact
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 75 MPH. 282' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph.
Defense: 2.21-2.37 pop times. Shows balance, average glove movements, occasional drag. Works through exchange and inline footwork.
Run: 8.02 runner in the 60.

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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 25, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht
173.1
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)