Ryan Karstetter
| AB | 175 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .223 |
| OBP | .279 |
| SLG | .291 |
| HR | 1 |
- Full name Ryan M. Karstetter
- Born 01/30/1997 in Port Matilda, PA
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School State JC Of Florida
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Drafted in the 19th round (575th overall) by the Detroit Tigers in 2017 (signed for $125,000).
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Karstetter showed offensive potential in high school and he showed flashes during his freshman year at Virginia in 2016, but he batted just .225 and struggled to get on base for the Cavaliers. He transferred to junior college as a sophomore and performed well, batting .363 this season. Karstetter is well-built at 6-foot-4, 210 pounds and he brings a graceful athleticism to his game. He flashes raw power in batting practice, but that power manifested itself more in doubles than home runs this spring, leading to questions about his profile at third base. Some evaluators have proposed moving Karstetter behind the plate at the next level, where his athleticism and physicality could play.
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Karstetter showed offensive potential in high school and he showed flashes during his freshman year at Virginia in 2016, but he batted just .225 and struggled to get on base for the Cavaliers. He transferred to junior college as a sophomore and performed well, batting .363 this season. Karstetter is well-built at 6-foot-4, 210 pounds and he brings a graceful athleticism to his game. He flashes raw power in batting practice, but that power manifested itself more in doubles than home runs this spring, leading to questions about his profile at third base. Some evaluators have proposed moving Karstetter behind the plate at the next level, where his athleticism and physicality could play. -
Karstetter began his high school career in State College, Pa., before moving to IMG Academy as a junior. He has been a consistent performer both for IMG and on the showcase circuit, helping the EvoShield Canes win the WWBA World Championship in Jupiter last fall. Karstetter certainly looks the part of top prospect, with an athletic 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame and plenty of tools. He has good bat-to-ball skills thanks to a smooth, line-drive swing. He has good bat speed now and, as he gets stronger, he projects to develop at least average power. He posted some plus run times last summer, but is more of a solid-average runner in games. Karstetter has some experience at shortstop but profiles best at third base. He's a capable defender at the hot corner and has solid-average arm strength. He is committed to Virginia.
