- Full name Daniel Winkler-Luethi Ritcheson
- Born 02/10/1999 in Santa Clara, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Saint Katherine
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Drafted in the 23rd round (699th overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2017.
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Ritcheson experienced a whirlwind spring, rising quickly up draft boards when his previously 88-90 mph fastball touched 95 mph as a senior, but then falling back down after critical reports on his makeup. A converted catcher who has only pitched for two years, Ritcheson stands 6-foot-4, 210 pounds and operates 92-95 mph with his fastball out of a high three-quarters delivery, although it lacks deception or plane. He shows feel to spin a plus breaking ball but is inconsistent. Despite those promising building blocks, Ritcheson often ran into trouble on the mound because he lost concentration and did not handle adversity well, throwing his glove and shouting obscenities when things didn't go his way. Evaluators largely like Ritcheson's stuff but feel he should go to college to mature. He is committed to San Diego State.
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Ritcheson experienced a whirlwind spring, rising quickly up draft boards when his previously 88-90 mph fastball touched 95 mph as a senior, but then falling back down after critical reports on his makeup. A converted catcher who has only pitched for two years, Ritcheson stands 6-foot-4, 210 pounds and operates 92-95 mph with his fastball out of a high three-quarters delivery, although it lacks deception or plane. He shows feel to spin a plus breaking ball but is inconsistent. Despite those promising building blocks, Ritcheson often ran into trouble on the mound because he lost concentration and did not handle adversity well, throwing his glove and shouting obscenities when things didn't go his way. Evaluators largely like Ritcheson's stuff but feel he should go to college to mature. He is committed to San Diego State.
