Ryan Olson Stats & Scouting Report

IP	103.0
ERA	4.72
WHIP	1.437
BB/9	3.3
SO/9	8.1

Full name Ryan Olson
Born 11/22/1994 in Upland, CA
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Cal Poly Pomona
Drafted in the 13th round (378th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 2016 (signed for $250,000).

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Draft Prospects

Olson made a name for himself as a junior when he recorded all 20 of his outs in a game via strikeout, getting taken out before he had a chance to complete the game in favor of a senior on senior day. He performed well for USA Baseball's 18-and-under national team last year, posting a 0.75 ERA to help lead the team to its first gold medal in a world championship tournament since 1999. He got off to a good start this spring, retiring all four batters he faced (two with strikeouts) at the Southern California Invitational in Compton, where he touched 92 mph. Olson sits at 88-91, and his 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame and clean arm action offer projection. He throws from a three-quarters slot and has a herky-jerky delivery, adding deception. His fastball has good run, and scouts think it will become an above-average pitch as he matures. Olson has the makings of an average slider, though it flattens out when he gets underneath it. He also shows feel for a promising changeup with good arm speed and sink. He still needs to refine his command and control. Olson is a good student with a commitment to San Diego, but his upside could get him drafted in the fifth- to eighth-round range.

Career Transactions

RHP Ryan Olson retired.
Chattanooga Lookouts activated RHP Ryan Olson.
RHP Ryan Olson roster status changed by Chattanooga Lookouts.
RHP Ryan Olson roster status changed by Chattanooga Lookouts.
Chattanooga Lookouts activated RHP Ryan Olson.
RHP Ryan Olson assigned to Chattanooga Lookouts from ACL Reds.
Chattanooga Lookouts sent RHP Ryan Olson on a rehab assignment to ACL Reds.
Chattanooga Lookouts placed RHP Ryan Olson on the 7-day injured list.
Chattanooga Lookouts placed RHP Ryan Olson on the 7-day injured list.
Chattanooga Lookouts placed RHP Ryan Olson on the 7-day injured list.
Chattanooga Lookouts activated RHP Ryan Olson from the 60-day injured list.
Chattanooga Lookouts placed RHP Ryan Olson on the 60-day injured list. RIght lat strain.
Chattanooga Lookouts placed RHP Ryan Olson on the 10-day injured list. RIght lat strain.
RHP Ryan Olson assigned to Chattanooga Lookouts from Dayton Dragons.
Dayton Dragons activated RHP Ryan Olson.
Dayton Dragons activated RHP Ryan Olson.
Dayton Dragons activated RHP Ryan Olson.
Daytona Tortugas activated RHP Ryan Olson from the restricted list.
Daytona Tortugas activated RHP Ryan Olson from the restricted list.
Daytona Tortugas placed RHP Ryan Olson on the restricted list.
Daytona Tortugas placed RHP Ryan Olson on the 7-day injured list. Lower back strain.
RHP Ryan Olson assigned to Cincinnati Reds.
Daytona Tortugas activated RHP Ryan Olson from the 7-day injured list.
Daytona Tortugas sent RHP Ryan Olson on a rehab assignment to Greeneville Reds.
Daytona Tortugas placed RHP Ryan Olson on the 7-day disabled list. Lower back strain.
RHP Ryan Olson assigned to Daytona Tortugas from Dayton Dragons.
Dayton Dragons activated RHP Ryan Olson from the 7-day disabled list.
Dayton Dragons placed RHP Ryan Olson on the 7-day disabled list.
RHP Ryan Olson assigned to Dayton Dragons from AZL Reds.
AZL Reds activated RHP Ryan Olson from the 60-day disabled list.
RHP Ryan Olson assigned to AZL Reds.
Cincinnati Reds signed RHP Ryan Olson.
RHP Ryan Olson assigned to USAB Stripes Team from USA Baseball 18U National Team.
Ryan Olson assigned to USA Baseball 18U National Team.

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