Bainbridge pitcher JR Ritchie is the top prospect in the state in the class of 2022 and he's has found the past few months to be the most crucial exposure he's received. The junior has played all over the country on selective club teams and joined reporter Andy Buhler on the SBLive Washington podcast on Thursday to talk about his recent commitment to UCLA, pregame rituals, staying sharp and more.

Story on Ritchie's time with the Canes baseball club: https://scorebooklive.com/washington/2020/08/29/washingtons-top-high-school-baseball-prospects-have-spent-summer-competing-on-national-stage-with-the-canes/

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