LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2021 14U National Showcase
Ridge Southerland is a 2025 RHP/1B, OF with a 6-3 205 lb. frame from Little Rock, AR who attends Bryant. Extra-large, broad shouldered frame with present physical strength proportioned throughout frame. Ran a 7.80 60-yard dash. Primary right-handed pitcher, side step moving into delivery with a high leg raise and does a nice job of staying on line down the mound; uses length well and generates downhill plane to fastball, topped out at 85 mph in this look, mostly true in life and pitched to contact. Shows depth and solid spin to curveball up to 68 mph with mixing and flashed a changeup up to 76 mph which continued to improve nicely throughout outing. Worked out both in the outfield and at first base, deliberate actions in the outfield, shows carry on throws and works through the ball nicely; graded out better at first base in this look, footwork in sync with hands, smooth actions around the bag with sound arm strength across the diamond. Right-handed hitter, begins with an open stance and utilizes a big toe tap trigger for timing at the plate. Incorporates strength into swing, has timing components to mechanics to swing, long stride into contact and shows the ability to maintain tight turns in swing, swings with intent and flashed jump to pull side when squared and on time.