7/16/24 : 19th round pick :  LHP Erik Ritchie - East Carolina University - 21 years old

Is from Telford, PA.  Appeared in 50 games in his collegiate career at ECU - 53 IP - 67 K’s. Large frame with longer limbs and an athletic build. He attacks hitters and works ahead in the count with a FB that shows arm-side run. Curveball has 2/8 shape with tight spin. He varies his looks and mixes well, keeping hitters guessing.