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 2011 LHP Ryan Cliff
Ryan Cliff (5’10/180) is currently a junior at Hickory Grove Baptist Christian in Charlotte, NC for Head Coach Ronnie Bost. He played his freshman year at Central Cabarrus where he was awarded the JV Cy Young Pitcher of the Year award in 2008. Ryan joined HGBC for his sophomore year (2009). He earned a starting pitchers role in a 3 man rotation while also playing 1st base. He helped contribute to a team 16-6 record and a regular season conference championship, as well as a runner-up finish in the end of season tournament. He made 10 appearances and had 42 innings pitched, 35K, 7BB, 3.2 ERA and 10 pick offs.
Summer and Fall 2009, Ryan played with the Carolina Gators 18U Showcase team run by Marty Reid and coached by David Lee. After a successful fall season, Coach David Lee provided the following evaluation.
"Great work this fall, very consistent every time on the mound. Grading Scale: FB: 50, CB:50, CH:50, Overall control: 50, Poise: 60, Aggressiveness: 50, Agility:40, Make-up: 60, Physical Strength: 50, Arm Strength: 50, Delivery 50. (Not sure if this scale is universal, but this is a 20-80 scale and they have 50 being "Above average, will compete right away/possible starter, and 60 reading very good; everyday player/starting pitcher.
Ryan has the ability to be very efficient, and therefore, typically, pitches deep into games. He is a strike thrower that has command of three pitches (FB, CB, and CH). His FB is not overpowering (currently 81-82 mph), but there is more in the tank. Ryan is also a very good student with a 3.9 GPA. |
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