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Ryan Perez - Minor League


Ambidextrous pitcher in the minor leagues 2015-2018


Ryan Perez BHP     Photo: Cape Cod Times, Ron Schloerb

RYAN PEREZ    BHP     

BHP = Both Hand Pitcher (ambidextrous)
Ryan Perez LHP, Scrappers

Born: October 27, 1993 (Age 25)
City: Hampshire, Illinois

High School: Westminster Christian, 2012
College: Judson University, Eagles, Elgin, Illinois

MLB: Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 12th round, 364 over all pick in 2015

2018 Minor League
Pericos de Puebla - Mex AAA view stats
Listed as Left Hand Pitcher (LHP)

2015-16 Minors: Mahoning Valley Scrappers, 
Class A Short Season
1.1 IP, 3 SO, 0 BB, 3 hits, 3 runs, 1 HR (first game)

11 IP, 12 SO, 14 BB, 11 hits, 9 ER, 2.68 WHIP (11 games)

25 IP, 22 SO, 22 BB, 30 hits, 18 ER, 2.08 WHIP (22 games)

Perez can hit 95 mph with his left hand and 97 mph with his right.

Chamberlain: Ambidextrous pitcher Ryan Perez looking for a second ...

Apr 15, 2017 - Former Judson pitcher Ryan Perez seeks a new team after being released by the Cleveland Indians.

Bleacher Report featured his ability to hit 95 mph with either arm.
While pitching with both arms is rare, Perez feels it does diminish velocity.
"I was throwing mostly low 90s," Perez said. "The thing that's tough is when you're switching between arms, it's hard to be consistent in that middle 90s. It's going to drop to 90-93 if you're switching.
"What's hard then is finding a rhythm, and that helps maintain your speed. "
Perez feels it's not a problem easy for teams to understand because the talent is so rare.
"Maybe only Pat Venditte would know what I mean," Perez said.

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