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2013 National Showcase
Ryan Castellani is a 2014 RHP/1B with a 6-4 200 lb. frame from Phoenix, AZ who attends Brophy College Prep. Long and lean athletic build, good present strength. Well paced athletic delivery, good balance and direction, opens front side early and is rotational with his upper body, repeats well and shows his athleticism, arm works well, high 3/4's arm slot. Upper 80's fastball, can reach back for 90-91 when desired, throws under control with his fastball and pitches to spots with hard boring action, fastball movement a consistent weapon, ground ball pitcher. Slurve type breaking ball, have seen a power slider in the past but seemed to be guiding it this outing, turns over change up with good effect. Mature approach to pitching. Right handed hitter, good leverage from a fluid, long swing, can get busy with his hands in his load, pulls the ball hard, has hitting tools to develop at the college level. Good student, verbal commitment to UCLA.