Mack - 2022 MLB Scouting Report - #51 - RHP - Riley Stanford

 

Riley Stanford 

RHP          Buford         HS

Mack's spin - 

 I have him a little higher on my board than others because I like the 97 heater and the added projection that he could go as an outfielder in this draft.

For now, I have him only on my RHP board, as #14.

 9-9-21 - Prospects Live - 2022 MLB DRAFT - TOP 150 PROSPECTS - 

99 Riley Stanford

RHP/OF

Buford

Gainesville, GA XL frame with plenty of projection remaining. Up to 97 at WWBA, but we think his future is in the outfield. Stanford's athleticism for his size really stands out. In the field, he plays an instinctual brand of defense with solid routes to the ball. The raw power at the plate is big... mammoth even. He quite comfortably has the best barrel speed in the class, approaching 85mph at it's best. Only Jayson Jones can say he tested above 80mph in this class. On the mound, he's got feel for a big breaking ball, but the fastball is his bread and butter. That said, Stanford can lose the strikezone from time to time, but the stuff is signficant and loud. There's some reliever risk here, but you'd be hard pressed to find better pure arm talent. Stanford could end up in the field or on the mound, or as a two-way guy if he gets to school.

  

8-23-21   - Perfect Game All-American Classic  @PGAllAmerican

 Riley Stanford (GA) pumping 93-96 to close out the East Squad victory! East wins 9-1 as the East pitchers combined for a NO-HITTER!

  

8-12-21 - Talking Chop - Georgia Prospects -

 Riley Stanford, RHP/OF, Buford HS - Riley Stanford is a projectable arm who can reach 97 MPH with his fastball and has a nasty slider when on. He is also a significant power bat.

  

7-27-21 - Prospect Love Top 100 2022 Prospects -

 92 Riley Stanford RHP/OF Buford

 XL frame with plenty of projection remaining. Up to 97 at WWBA, but we think his future is in the outfield. Stanford's athleticism for his size really stands out. In the field, he plays an instinctual brand of defense with solid routes to the ball. The raw power at the plate is big... mammoth even. He quite comfortably has the best barrel speed in the class, approaching 85mph at it's best. Only Jayson Jones can say he tested above 80mph in this class. On the mound, he's got feel for a big breaking ball, but the fastball is his bread and butter. That said, Stanford can lose the strikezone from time to time, but the stuff is signficant and loud. There's some reliever risk here, but you'd be hard pressed to find better pure arm talent. Stanford could end up in the field or on the mound, or as a two-way guy if he gets to school.

 

1-8-21 - Prospects Live 

 16. Riley Stanford - RHP

Bio:

 Height: 6-4

Weight: 210 lbs

Hits/Throws: R-R

Hometown: Gainesville, Georgia

School: Buford (GA)

 XL frame with plenty of projection remaining. Up to 97 at WWBA.