Ryan
Selmer –23-yra. old 6-8, 220 RHP – Maryland junior - 27-games, 0-starts, 2-2, 3.05, 41.1-IP, 26-K,
12-BB
link - Selmer’s
ability to get ground balls makes him a very appealing bullpen arm, and he has demonstrated
his versatility, as a guy who has the stamina to pitch multiple innings. The
ground balls are a product of his low arm angle, which makes the ball dip down
and in on a right handed batter. While he doesn’t throw as hard as his height
suggests, a low 90s fastball with movement is better than a straight fastball
at 96. Selmer isn’t a guy who has scouts flocking to the stadium, but I think
his size is an intangible that will convince a team to take a flyer on him in
the later rounds, and hope that they can help him develop more strikeout stuff,
or turn him into the more prototypical hard throwing right hander.
Lewis:
Selmer is every bit of the listed 6’8’’ frame, and has plenty of room to fill
out his currently lanky frame, which certainly should have scouts salivating.
Selmer’s mechanics are a bit unorthodox, he does not really utilize his lower
body in his delivery, and still manages to throw 88-91 from a cross-fire
delivery with solid command living at the knees for the most part. He screams a
mechanical overhaul and work in progress, but his frame, ability to command the
zone, and present velocity should inspire professional teams to give this kid a
look.
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