| Player: Ryker Waite | |||||||||||
| School: Vanderbilt | Position(s): MIF | ||||||||||
| Height: 5’10” | Weight: 176 lbs. | Bats: Switch | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Waite brings polish and twitch in equal measure, standing out as a compact switch-hitter with advanced bat-to-ball feel from both sides. His hands work quick and direct, producing consistent line-drive contact to all fields, while flashes of sneaky pop hint at more strength coming with maturity. There’s a quiet confidence to his at-bats — selective without being passive — and his ability to adjust mid-count allows him to handle velocity and spin alike. Defensively, he’s smooth and balanced with soft hands, clean exchanges, and the foot speed to create range to both sides. Reads hops early, controls tempo, and shows the internal clock of a true shortstop. A plus runner with steady actions and a high-motor game, Waite fits the mold of a top-of-the-order catalyst who impacts all phases. | |||||||||||
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