Ryan Perez, switch pitcher - Judson University

RYAN PEREZ BHP

BHP = Both Hand Pitcher (ambidextrous)

Born: October 27, 1993
City: Hampshire, Illinois

High School: Westminster Christian, 2012

College: Judson University, Eagles, Elgin, Illinois

Height: 6-2
Weight: 190
Positions: RHP/LHP; IF
Bats: Switch hitter
Throws: Both, ambidextrous

Pitches | mph:
FB 89; CH 80; CB 86; SL 78
(source: Perfect Game 2011)

Ryan Perez is a sophomore switch pitcher who plays for Judson University -- a four-year Christian College near Chicago. The Judson Eagles, led by Rich Benjamin, compete in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference of the NAIA.

Perez uses a six-finger ambidextrous glove, from Akadema, for switch pitching.

He throws a fastball in the upper 80's with both arms and touches 90 mph.

Learn more about ambidextrous pitcher Ryan Perez

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College Pitching Stats for Ryan Perez

Judson University Stats - 2014 Sophomore

2.43 ERA, 12-3 record, 2 saves

95 SO in 111 IP, 45 BB

Judson University Stats - 2013 Freshman
4.34 ERA, 5-4 record, 1 save
71 SO in 56 IP, 32 BB

Westminster's Perez Picks his School

by Sean Duncan, PBR, April 14, 2012

Judson University landed a major coup when it received a commitment from the No. 12-ranked player in the Illinois, LHP/RHP Ryan Perez from Westminster Christian HS – marking the first time a top 20 player has picked an NAIA school in recent memory. Read more

Ryan Perez | LockerDome

ryanperez27 - YouTube

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