Max
Ripperger

A physically built prospect at 6-foot-3, 210-pounds. Delivery shows rhythm and is without a ton of effort. Arm action is shorter while coming through a high-¾ slot. Fastball will show occasional run at 79-82 mph. Ball comes out well and the pitch showed late life, especially when down in the zone. Breaking ball is impressive stuff wise, showing big/sharp action at 69-70 mph. Projects to be an above average offering if he can figure out a way to be in the zone more often. Shows good arm speed on his changeup that will fade at 74-77 mph.

2/1/17
A very projectable 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame. An arm to follow in the 2019 class. On the mound the right-hander has a fluid, low effort delivery. Arm action is clean with above average arm speed. Works through a near over the top slot and lands in line to home plate at foot strike. Was consistently in the zone with his 77-80 mph fastball. Both secondary offerings were impressive. Flashed one of the best breaking balls we saw all day. The pitch has big, sharp break on an 11/5 plane at 66-69 mph. Changeup had late fade, while maintaining fastball arm speed at 72-76 mph.