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2021 New England Indoor Showcase (Saturday)
Ryan Hawley is a 2023 RHP/1B/3B with a 6-3 175 lb. frame from Hanson, MA who attends Thayer Academy. Large, broad shouldered frame with athletic build and room to fill throughout moving forward. Ran a 7.99 60-yard dash. Primary right-handed pitcher, works with quick tempo on mound, chest high leg lift at start of delivery, works into a high three-quarters to over-the-top release point, utilizes a long stride down the mound and creates some downhill plane on fastball; topped out at 81 mph with some life to it through the zone. Will continue to refine a consistent release point, spins a curveball well up to 70 mph with late, sharp break to it. Fields the ball out front in the infield, looseness to arm action and works on top of throws, arm works, short steps on the move. Young actions off the bag at first base, tighter arm action on throws, fields out front with two hands closer to body, shows carry on throws. Right-handed hitter, begins with hands pull back at start of swing; has moving parts to loads, occasionally mistimed at contact. Long swing path through the zone, shows some strength off of the barrel when squared. Excellent student.