Class of 2027 Spotlight: RHP Grady Openden
March 3, 2025
The winter schedule has come to a close as the season has gotten underway across the State over the past weekend. Prior the 2025 season getting underway, our staff ran through our Preseason Scheduled that featured four events, highlighted by the Upperclass and Underclass Preseason All-State events that featured top prospects within their respective classes.
Our staff had eyes on over 250 players during the month's of January and February and our staff will continue to break it all down over the next month. With all of the talent that came through our showcases over the past two months, our we will begin spotlighting top uncommitted prospects who ran through our workout ahead of the high school season.
We begin our Top Uncommitted Sophomore Spotlight Series with '27 RHP Grady Openden of Brophy Prep who impressed with his pitchability, four-pitch mix and fastball that was up to 87mph.
To view Peoria Preseason ID Results, click here.
To view Underclass Preseason All-State Results, click here.
To view Upperclass Preseason All-State Results, click here.
To view Mesa Preseason ID Results, click here.
To register for the Phoenix Rising Stars ID (Mar. 15), click here.
To register for the Phoenix Rising Stars ID (Apr. 5), click here.
To register for the Mesa Rising Stars ID (Apr. 26), click here.
Upcoming Events
| Showcase | State | Date | Location |
| Phoenix Rising Stars ID - Session 1 | AZ | 03/15 | Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ |
| Phoenix Rising Stars ID - Session 2 | AZ | 04/05 | Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ |
| Mesa Rising Stars ID | AZ | 04/26 | Mountain View High School - Mesa, AZ |
| 2025 ProCase - West | AZ | 06/01 | Loyola Marymount University - Los Angeles, CA |
| Senior Future Games (Class of 2026) | NATIONAL | 07/22 | LakePoint Sports |
| Future Games (Class of 2027) | NATIONAL | 07/23 | LakePoint Sports |
| Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |
Scouting Report
Grady Openden, a 2027 right-handed pitcher from Brophy High School, emerged as the standout arm of the weekend, showcasing advanced pitchability and command well beyond his years. Openden demonstrated the ability to throw three pitches for strikes with consistency, highlighted by a fastball that sat 85-86 mph and topped out at 87 mph, featuring impressive arm-side run. His polished approach on the mound and ability to locate his arsenal make him a high-upside prospect with significant potential. As he continues to develop, Openden is poised to become one of the top arms in Arizona’s 2027 class and will be a must-follow talent in the coming years.