LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2006 National Underclass Showcase
Robert Ratliff is a 2008 RHP/1B with a 6'2'', 180 lb. frame from Bradenton FL, who attends The Pendleton School. He has a medium frame with long legs and arms. Ratliff throws from a side arm release point with a long arm action in back. He pitches in the78-80 mph range and gets the type of run and sink on his fastball that you normally see with the sidearm release point. Ratliff does a good job of working low in the strike zone, a must for a side armer. Both his secondary pitches are pretty good. His 73 mph change up has the same type of sink and fade as his fastball and he commands it well. He throws a 72 mph frisbee slider that has nice spin and occasional big break. Ratliff's pitching style can be effective, especially to right handed hitters, and he has a good feel for it. Ratliff is also a good student.