Ryne Stanek is a Sophomore at the University of Arkansas. This 6”4 righty was drafted in the Third Round (99th Overall) in 2010 by the Seattle Mariners. It is apparent he has made the most of his time as a Razorback because MLB Draft Countdown has Stanek projected as the second overall pick in the 2013 Draft. He is projected by Perfect Game as the 9th ranked SEC prospect. Stanek pitched for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team last year, and will be asked to do the same this summer. He will be missed by the Braves from July 5-9 as he pitches in a five game series against Cuba. He will be called on by Team USA in the Netherlands from July 14-22, as well. According to the Arkansas News, Ryne missed his last start against Auburn on May 12 because of a back injury. His performance this summer doesn’t look like it will be effected.
Currently, Ryne is enjoying a great season. He ranks 12th in the SEC with a 2.99 ERA. He has allowed the 12th least runs in the SEC with 27, while pitching 69.1 innings. The accolades have been arriving throughout the year. On March 4, Ryne made the 2012 Houston College Classic Tournament Team going 1-0 with a 1.29ERA in 7.0IP, and allowing only 1 earned run and striking out 7. On April 4th, he was named to Baseball America’s Midseason All-American team. Later that month, on April 25th, he was named to the 2012 National Pitcher of the Year Watch List. Most recently, Stanek was named to the 2012 Golden Spikes Award Watch List. I am very excited to see Ryne pitch this summer. I posted a video above where his mechanics appear very smooth. He uses his big, leg kick to generate a lot of momentum to the plate. He does an outstanding job of maintaining that momentum when he keeps his front leg closed. I noticed that from the stretch his leg kick is not as pronounced, so he should be in control of the running game. He will be another fun Brave to put on the gun as his fastball will be in the low-90s.
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