LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 National Pre-Draft Showcase
Ryan Rijo is a 2016 1B/ with a 6-3 252 lb. frame from Barrie, ON who attends St. Joseph. Large frame, large build with present strength. Left handed hitter with a slightly crouched, spread open stance and high back elbow set. Creates slight front side coil while loading with a big leg kick trigger. Launces with linear lower half actions creating solid shift into contact. Tends to hit of a tall front side during shift. Extended swing path with leverage showing intent to drive to baseball deep into the gaps. Strong hands at contact with present bat speed. Ball will jump off the barrel to the pull side gap when front side trigger is balanced and on time. Worked out defensively from first base showing and over top arm action while throwing across infield, topped at 83 mph. Smooth glove actions while funneling ground balls out fronnt with quick, althletic feet while pivoting to make throws to second base. Fundamental footwork while working around the bag with developing range to each hole. Good Student. Committed to New Mexico Junior College.