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2017 Northwest Showcase
Ryan Baker is a 2020 1B/LHP/OF with a 6-1 180 lb. frame from Bellevue, WA who attends Issaquah HS. Large frame with an athletic build and wiry strength. Primary first baseman with glove glove actions while centering the baseball. Moves well to each side while coming off the bag. Loose arm circle at separation and released from a three-quarters arm slot producing some on line carry. Left handed hitter with a slightly open stance. Utilized a large leg lift trigger and works to contact with some linear actions. Inside barrel path to baseball and looked to work the baseball to the middle of the field and oppo gap. Flashed some jump off the barrel when staying loose through extension. Also pitched showing a quick paced leg lift delivery. Stays flexed on back side at gather and worked to the plate with drop and drive actions. Released from a three-quarters slot producing occasional downhill tilt in the upper 60's. Curveball had 1/7 shape with looser spin and some depth in the mid 50's. Consistently looked to located down in the strike zone and challenge hitters.