About Ratliff
Power-armed
pitcher will add depth to the bullpen ... routinely throws between 91-95 mph ... is
developing a breaking ball to compliment powerful fastball ... also working on
improving command ... has displayed a strong work ethic.
Before ORU
Played last two
seasons at Labette Community College in Labette, Kan. ... was 6-9 with a 5.00
ERA in two seasons at Labette ... drafted in the 45th round of the MLB Draft by
the Toronto Blue Jays in 2004 ... named 2nd-team all-conference in 2004.
High School
2003 graduate of
East Central High in Tulsa ... 3-time all-conference selection and an all-metro
pick as a senior ... was 6-3 with a 3.00 ERA as a senior, including consecutive
no-hitters.
Personal
Full name is
Rodrick Russtin Ratliff ... son of Allan and Twila Ratliff ... Education major ...
chose ORU over Arkansas-Little Rock, Illinois, Nichols State and others ... born
Nov. 5, 1984.
