Ryder Green

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked New York Yankees #29 prospect in 2021
  TRACK RECORD: Green was one of the best prep prospects out of Tennessee in 2018, when the Yankees took him in the third round and signed him for a bonus of $997,500, the fourth-highest in the round. After an underwhelming pro debut, he bounced back in the Rookie-level Appalachian League in 2019. Like many minor leaguers, he missed out on key development in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: As an amateur, Green was known for his power at the plate and strong throwing arm, both of which he showed off on the high school showcase circuit. He’d cut his strikeout rate by 10% from 2018 to 2019, when he swatted eight home runs with Pulaski. He’s probably a corner outfielder in the long-term and his strong arm should help him fit in right field.
  
  THE FUTURE: With the newly realigned minor leagues, Green should begin 2021 at Low-A Tampa.
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  Ranked New York Yankees #29 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Green was one of the best prep prospects in Tennessee in the 2018 class, just behind lefthander Ryan Weathers. Green's calling card was big-time power, which he showed off with long home runs at showcases and in games during his high school season. He scuffled somewhat in his first pro season in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League but rebounded in 2019 in the Appalachian League.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Power is still Green's primary calling card, and scouts think he has a chance to produce plus power if he can refine his approach. He made strides in that area with Rookie-level Pulaski, where he cut his strikeout rate by 10 percent from the GCL. Green moves well in the outfield and played all three outfield positions but it is likely he fits in a corner rather than center field. He played some shortstop and third base in high school and should have enough arm to handle right field.
  
  THE FUTURE: After a solid season that saw him rank No. 19 in the Appy League's Top 20 prospects, Green will likely head to low Class A Charleston in 2020. He has the upside of a second-division corner outfielder with power.

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #98 prospect in 2018 draft
  The top Tennessee prospect after lefthander Ryan Weathers, Green is a strong, toolsy outfielder committed to Vanderbilt who has a chance to go among the first few rounds because of his exceptional power potential. He hit several long home runs at big events including the East Coast Pro showcase last summer and hit with a wood bat throughout the spring with double-digit home runs as well. He also brings a strong throwing arm to the table. A solid runner, some scouts give him a plus grade on his speed, while others think solid-average is more accurate. Green will likely move to a corner outfield spot in the future but has played shortstop and third base in the past, as well as center field. His reads and route running need work, but he has the athleticism and arm to become a solid defender. The biggest question with Green will be the swing-and-miss tendencies he showed last summer, using an all-or-nothing swing at times. There's some rawness to iron out of Green's game, but he is among the best righthanded-hitting power hitters in the high school class.

Minor League Top Prospects

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  Ranked American League #17 prospect in 2019
  An exciting power hitter out of high school, Green finished tied for seventh in the Appy League this summer with eight home runs while posting a .262/.343/.444 slash line a year after he struggled to hit over .200 in the Gulf Coast League. Green also added 10 stolen bases, making him one of the better power/speed combos in the league. Managers praised Green’s plate discipline—he walked at a 9.8 percent clip—and he also developed a reputation for his advanced baseball knowledge, with a strong understanding of what to do in all game situations and consistently making the correct plays in the field. Green did a nice job in all three outfield positions, though he’s likely a better fit for a corner outfield spot in the long term, but the biggest positive to take from Green’s 2019 season is the fact that he cut his strikeout rate significantly while playing against a higher level of competition. Green did fade down the stretch with a .639 OPS in August, so it’ll be worth watching how he handles a full-season league in the future.

• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Green was one of the best prep prospects out of Tennessee in 2018, when the Yankees took him in the third round and signed him for a bonus of $997,500, the fourth-highest in the round. After an underwhelming pro debut, he bounced back in the Rookie-level Appalachian League in 2019. Like many minor leaguers, he missed out on key development in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: As an amateur, Green was known for his power at the plate and strong throwing arm, both of which he showed off on the high school showcase circuit. He’d cut his strikeout rate by 10% from 2018 to 2019, when he swatted eight home runs with Pulaski. He’s probably a corner outfielder in the long-term and his strong arm should help him fit in right field.
  
  THE FUTURE: With the newly realigned minor leagues, Green should begin 2021 at Low-A Tampa.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Green was one of the best prep prospects out of Tennessee in 2018, when the Yankees took him in the third round and signed him for a bonus of $997,500, the fourth-highest in the round. After an underwhelming pro debut, he bounced back in the Rookie-level Appalachian League in 2019. Like many minor leaguers, he missed out on key development in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: As an amateur, Green was known for his power at the plate and strong throwing arm, both of which he showed off on the high school showcase circuit. He’d cut his strikeout rate by 10% from 2018 to 2019, when he swatted eight home runs with Pulaski. He’s probably a corner outfielder in the long-term and his strong arm should help him fit in right field.
  
  THE FUTURE: With the newly realigned minor leagues, Green should begin 2021 at Low-A Tampa.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Green was one of the best prep prospects in Tennessee in the 2018 class, just behind lefthander Ryan Weathers. Green's calling card was big-time power, which he showed off with long home runs at showcases and in games during his high school season. He scuffled somewhat in his first pro season in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League but rebounded in 2019 in the Appalachian League.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Power is still Green's primary calling card, and scouts think he has a chance to produce plus power if he can refine his approach. He made strides in that area with Rookie-level Pulaski, where he cut his strikeout rate by 10 percent from the GCL. Green moves well in the outfield and played all three outfield positions but it is likely he fits in a corner rather than center field. He played some shortstop and third base in high school and should have enough arm to handle right field.
  
  THE FUTURE: After a solid season that saw him rank No. 19 in the Appy League's Top 20 prospects, Green will likely head to low Class A Charleston in 2020. He has the upside of a second-division corner outfielder with power.
• December, 2018 Scouting Report
  An exciting power hitter out of high school, Green finished tied for seventh in the Appy League this summer with eight home runs while posting a .262/.343/.444 slash line a year after he struggled to hit over .200 in the Gulf Coast League. Green also added 10 stolen bases, making him one of the better power/speed combos in the league. Managers praised Green’s plate discipline—he walked at a 9.8 percent clip—and he also developed a reputation for his advanced baseball knowledge, with a strong understanding of what to do in all game situations and consistently making the correct plays in the field. Green did a nice job in all three outfield positions, though he’s likely a better fit for a corner outfield spot in the long term, but the biggest positive to take from Green’s 2019 season is the fact that he cut his strikeout rate significantly while playing against a higher level of competition. Green did fade down the stretch with a .639 OPS in August, so it’ll be worth watching how he handles a full-season league in the future.