- Full name Garrett Hunter Ruth
- Born 05/25/1999 in Gainesville, FL
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Palm Beach State CC
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Drafted in the 32nd round (975th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2017.
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Ruth was trending up toward the top of the class this spring before tearing his ulnar collateral ligament and having to undergo Tommy John surgery. The Gainesville-based righty showed advanced stuff early in the season, including a fastball that sat in the mid-90s and touched 97 mph. In addition, his slider showed the makings of a plus pitch at its best, and following the 2016 East Coast Pro Showcase, some scouts thought his changeup was among the best of high school righthanders. Top everything off with the fact that he was showing improved command (just three walks in 17.1 innings) and the only reason he's not a top 50 prospect is because of the uncertainty that comes with any pitcher who's had Tommy John.
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Ruth was trending up toward the top of the class this spring before tearing his ulnar collateral ligament and having to undergo Tommy John surgery. The Gainesville-based righty showed advanced stuff early in the season, including a fastball that sat in the mid-90s and touched 97 mph. In addition, his slider showed the makings of a plus pitch at its best, and following the 2016 East Coast Pro Showcase, some scouts thought his changeup was among the best of high school righthanders. Top everything off with the fact that he was showing improved command (just three walks in 17.1 innings) and the only reason he's not a top 50 prospect is because of the uncertainty that comes with any pitcher who's had Tommy John.
