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2018 California Prospect Showcase
Donovan Ratfield is a 2020 C/RHP, MIF, OF with a 6-0 160 lb. frame from Sparks, NV who attends Earl Wooster. Medium frame with a slender build and room to fill out. Ran a 7.36 second 60-yard dash. Worked out defensively as a primary catcher. Sets up in a high side straddle stance. Has some looseness to arm action with some whip in release. Throws stay on line topping out at 73 miles per hour and popping a 2.03 during workouts. Also worked out as a secondary infielder. Longer strides to the ball with quick feet through exchanges. Fields the ball out front with a funnel to the body. Gets on top of throws but can also manipulate slot while remaining accurate to the bag topping out at 75 miles per hour. Switch hitter setting up in a wide base with high hands and a high back elbow from both sides. Short and direct to the ball with a bit more balance throughout from the left side. Looseness to swing staying linear through the zone and able to handle the barrel well. Better contact from the left side but creates some lift to the pull side from the right side. Secondary righthanded pitcher working exclusively from the stretch. Deliberate pace on the mound. Has some arm quickness from a three-quarters release. Short run on the fastball at 75 miles per hour pairing it well with a nice slider with sharp lateral break. Very good student as well.