Matt Ruppenthal Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Matt Guy Ruppenthal
Born 10/21/1995 in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 225 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Vanderbilt
Drafted in the 17th round (511th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2017 (signed for $125,000).

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Matt Ruppenthal's father Barry pitched briefly in the minors, spending one year with Rookie-level Idaho Falls. Matt has a chance to stick around a little longer in pro ball as a well-proportioned 6-foot-4, 225-pound righthander with a fast arm and a plus curveball. Ruppenthal can touch 94-95 mph with his fastball, but he's able to locate much better when he gears down to 91-92. His 12-to-6 curveball is his best pitch, as it's a swing-and-miss offering when he locates it. He also has shown some feel for a changeup, which may entice a team to let him start, even though he's worked primarily out of the bullpen for Vanderbilt.

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Matt Ruppenthal's father Barry pitched briefly in the minors, spending one year with Rookie-level Idaho Falls. Matt has a chance to stick around a little longer in pro ball as a well-proportioned 6-foot-4, 225-pound righthander with a fast arm and a plus curveball. Ruppenthal can touch 94-95 mph with his fastball, but he's able to locate much better when he gears down to 91-92. His 12-to-6 curveball is his best pitch, as it's a swing-and-miss offering when he locates it. He also has shown some feel for a changeup, which may entice a team to let him start, even though he's worked primarily out of the bullpen for Vanderbilt.

Sugar Land Space Cowboys activated RHP Matt Ruppenthal.
Sugar Land Space Cowboys transferred RHP Matt Ruppenthal to the Development List.
RHP Matt Ruppenthal assigned to Sugar Land Space Cowboys from Corpus Christi Hooks.
RHP Matt Ruppenthal assigned to Sugar Land Space Cowboys from Corpus Christi Hooks.
Sugar Land Space Cowboys activated RHP Matt Ruppenthal.
Corpus Christi Hooks activated RHP Matt Ruppenthal.
RHP Matt Ruppenthal and assigned to Corpus Christi Hooks.
RHP Matt Ruppenthal assigned to Sugar Land Space Cowboys from Corpus Christi Hooks.
Houston Astros invited non-roster RHP Matt Ruppenthal to spring training.
RHP Matt Ruppenthal roster status changed by Houston Astros.