Ryan Waldschmidt Stats & Scouting Report

AB	44
AVG	.273
OBP	.485
SLG	.318
HR	0

Full name Ryan Waldschmidt
Born 10/07/2022 in
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Kentucky
Drafted in the PPI round (31st overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024 (signed for $2,904,000).

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School: Kentucky
Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.8
BA Grade: 50/High
Tools: Hit: 50. Power: 55. Run: 55. Field: 45. Arm: 40.

Waldschmidt started his college career at Charleston Southern, where he led the team with a 1.044 OPS as a freshman in 2022 before transferring to Kentucky to try his hand against Southeastern Conference competition. After playing third base, center field, second base and left field at Charleston Southern, Waldschmidt has played primarily left field with Kentucky. He used a tremendous offensive season in 2024 to rocket up draft boards and into first-round consideration. Waldschmidt slashed .359/.482/.657 with 14 home runs, 24 stolen bases, a 15.5% strikeout rate and 13.5% walk rate in 54 games. He has a powerfully built, fullback-like frame at 6-foot-2, 205 pounds with tons of strength in his chest and forearms that has led to lots of pull-side power. His batted ball data is excellent, and on the surface Waldschmidt’s offensive profile is well-rounded with tons of contact, strong swing decisions and loud top-end exit velocities. He employs a steep, uphill swing that causes some scouts to wonder if he’ll be able to cover the top third of the zone consistently against pro pitching. If he does strike out a bit more frequently at the next level, he should still have the batting eye to maintain quality on-base skills. Waldschmidt fits best in left field, where he’s an above-average runner but a fringy or below-average defender who will need to improve his routes—particularly going back on fly balls—and below-average arm strength.

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School: Kentucky Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.8
BA Grade: 50/High
Tools: Hit: 50. Power: 55. Run: 55. Field: 45. Arm: 40.

Waldschmidt started his college career at Charleston Southern, where he led the team with a 1.044 OPS as a freshman in 2022 before transferring to Kentucky to try his hand against Southeastern Conference competition. After playing third base, center field, second base and left field at Charleston Southern, Waldschmidt has played primarily left field with Kentucky. He used a tremendous offensive season in 2024 to rocket up draft boards and into first-round consideration. Waldschmidt slashed .359/.482/.657 with 14 home runs, 24 stolen bases, a 15.5% strikeout rate and 13.5% walk rate in 54 games. He has a powerfully built, fullback-like frame at 6-foot-2, 205 pounds with tons of strength in his chest and forearms that has led to lots of pull-side power. His batted ball data is excellent, and on the surface Waldschmidt’s offensive profile is well-rounded with tons of contact, strong swing decisions and loud top-end exit velocities. He employs a steep, uphill swing that causes some scouts to wonder if he’ll be able to cover the top third of the zone consistently against pro pitching. If he does strike out a bit more frequently at the next level, he should still have the batting eye to maintain quality on-base skills. Waldschmidt fits best in left field, where he’s an above-average runner but a fringy or below-average defender who will need to improve his routes—particularly going back on fly balls—and below-average arm strength.