LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2023 Eastern Iowa Indoor Showcase
Isaiah Ruiz is a 2027 3B/RHP, OF with a 5-4 138 lb. frame from Oak Lawn, IL who attends St. Laurence. He has a smaller frame with an athletic build and plenty of physical development ahead. Ran the forty yard dash in 5.78 seconds. Primary third baseman that does a nice job of working to the ball on both sides of his body. He has feel for the position and gets his glove into a good fielding position early. He has a quick release and made accurate throws across the infield. Secondary right-handed pitcher that works from the middle of the rubber and uses a swinging, chest high leg kick. He does a nice job of working down the mound and lands in line with the plate. He features a longer arm action with a plunge in the back and fires from a 3/4 arm slot. He showed nice looseness in his shoulder and was able to fill the zone up. He worked his fastball to both sides of the plate well. His best off speed pitch was his changeup that featured nice fade that he was able to locate down in the zone. He also has a curveball that has downer action. Also worked out in the outfield, showing solid footwork and confidence. He works through the ball well and is able to release it quickly and accurately. Right-handed hitter that starts in an upright stance with his weight pushed back. He uses a small leg lift for timing and has a hover stride. He has a rotational swing and looks to use the middle of the field. He showed solid hand speed through the zone that will lead to increased power as he continues to mature and add muscle.