LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2024 Sunshine West Showcase
Nick Ruder is a 2026 OF/RHP with a 6-0 180 lb. frame from Carlsbad, CA who attends Cathedral Catholic. Medium size athletic frame. Ran a 6.69 60-yard dash. Primary outfielder with a quick first step and speed to cover ground in the outfield. Shows all around fundamentals in the outfield with a developing ability to work through the baseball on the ground and transition to throw. Showed an average throwing arm with accuracy to bases. Arm strength will play up as he learns to carry momentum through the baseball to throw. Hit from a slightly open stance with load stride timing and a direct hand path to the baseball. Consistent and repeatable movements in the swing working behind the baseball with a level bat path to hit line drives to all fields. Took a polished round of BP showing present and developing bat speed and a real ability to control the barrel. Was up to 81 one the mound and showed an 11-5 shape curve out of a high three-quarter slot. Projectable all around athlete.