Ian (JR) Ritchie is one of the most exciting prep arms in the 2022 class. Armed with a 97 mph fastball, a wicked slider, a budding changeup with a developing curveball, and a two-seamer, Ritchie features one of the more formidable pitch mixes in the class. Ritchie is renowned for his mechanics and operation on the bump. He comfortably projects a starting pitcher at the next level. A UCLA commit, the Bainbridge Island, Washington product has all the makings of a potential first-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft. Get to know Ritchie here!

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