Scouting Report: Ryan LaMarre, OF, Michigan (2010 Draft)
By John Klima
January 17, 2010
University of Michigan outfielder Ryan LaMarre might not wind up on many national college lists for the 2010 draft, but I think this guy might have a little bit more upside than he may get credit for.
One, LaMarre isn’t a speed burner, but he’s a good athlete. A former hockey player with a strong lower half, he can start and stop on the bases. He’s not going to be Vince Coleman, but he won’t be a clogger. Two, LaMarre has more in his bat. His hands work for me and he generates bat speed. He hits off a firm front side and gets a good sound off a wood bat. He didn’t throw very well when I saw him and he doesn’t have a ton of power right now.
But I’ve seen guys like this who show you offensive promise with wood as college players, work hard to prove themselves in the minor leagues and find their way to the big leagues.
Baseball players with hockey work ethics are hard to find, an intangible that doesn’t come up often. This clearly wasn’t a huge showcase guy as a high school player and he’s not going to be a college baseball media darling type.
But LeMarre’s got a chance to be professional hitter, pure and simple, and his athleticism, work ethic and instincts might give him just enough to finally land on some of those lists in leagues where it really pays.
RYAN LaMARRE, OF
University of Michigan
Games seen: 1, Innings: 9
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Modest height, strong hips and thighs and core. Shoulders and arms are filling in.
STRENGTHS: Handsy hitter with quiet head, bat speed, balance, firm front side and gap power projection. Good sound with wood, hard nosed energetic player. Average runner.
WEAKNESSES: Below average power and arm strength. Average outfielder.
SUMMARY: Bat could give him chance to develop into excellent reserve type player. Hard to rule this guy out. Had athleticism to improve speed and quickness. Might suggest position change or learning multiple positions to add value as pro.
GRADES (Present/Future):
Hit 40/60
Power 40/50
Run 50/50
Arm 40/40
Field 50/50
Overall Future Potential: 50
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