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2016 West Academic Showcase
Ryan Potthoff is a 2017 RHP/ with a 6-4 180 lb. frame from Chesterfield, MO who attends Marquette Senior. Large frame with long limbs and a lean, athletic build. Body projects for additional strength. Primary right handed pitcher with a simple side step delivery to medium leg lift. Smooth paced actions while working through delivery. Creates a deep arm stab at separation and releases with a loose arm action from a high three-quarters to over top arm slot. Fastball comes out of hand cleanly creating good downhill angle to the plate sitting in the upper 70's to low 80's, topped at 82 mph. Primary off speed pitch is a slider that has 8/4 shape with softer spin and some tilt. Likes to start slider and right handed hitters belt and break back in over plate. Slider produces many takes and weak contact. Flashed a curveball in the upper 60's that have 10/4 shape with good spin and depth when down in the zone. Changeup has some sink and running action to arm side in the low 70's, tends to slow arm action slightly but effectively kept hitters off balance. Varies release point at times with each pitch. Showed the ability and command to reach each edge of the plate and change speeds. Aggresive attacked the zone generating weak contact and quick outs. Outstanding student. Named to 2016 West Academic Showcase Top Prospect List.