Roland Ryan Knoxville West High School (Class of 2018) Position: 1B, Pitcher Bats: Right Throws: Both - natural right-hander Roland Ryan Pitching in High School Knoxville West High School Ambidextrous Pitcher Roland Ryan starts left handed and takes a win, 13-4, then takes the mound right handed to earn a 5-4 win against Gibbs HS. The 6'3" 210 lb pitcher has more movement from the left side, but more velocity on the right. Watch video A natural righty, Roland Ryan plays first base right-handed and bats right-handed. Watch video Roland Ryan Baseball Profile | Perfect Game USA velocity: 75 mph in 2015 ---------- Roland started throwing left-handed after injuring his dominant right arm "Roland hurt his right elbow last summer and has not been able to throw, per Doctor's orders, for over six months. He has since learned how to throw lefty. He has been working with Knoxville pitching coach Eric Hill since September refining his left han...
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