Oregon Uncommitted Spotlight - '26 C Cal Gradwahl
October 13, 2025
As continue through the fall showcase season, Prep Baseball Oregon features an Uncommitted Spotlight, where we highlight standout performers who have attended a Prep Baseball ID event this year. Uncommitted spotlights are meant to showcase players that Prep Baseball Scouts felt showed standout tools, large improvements in overall game, or potential upside moving forward. College coaches and recruiters should be sure to keep an eye on these prospects in the coming months.
This week, we spotlight '26 C Cal Gradwahl. The backstop out of Nelson High School was most recently seen at PNW State Games in Vancouver this summer.
A lean 6'5 athlete, Gradwahl's showcases have been highlighted by exit velocities into the mid-90's and a 1.98 second pop time. Below is a complete breakdown of the player, including scouting reports and video from the event.
Cal Gradwahl
Class of 2026 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Adrienne C. NelsonState: OR
- Summer Team: Gunderson Baseball 18U
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Height: 6-5Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-4, 165-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Bend in levers with weight slightly stacked over rear leg. Bend in knees. Hands in rhythm above rear shoulder. Short to ball with simple, small stride. Hands load vertically. Creates leverage with firm front side. Uphill swing path with higher two-hand finish 64.1 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.0 mph. 307' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-68 mph. OF-77 mph. Shorter, compact high 3/4 delivery. Repeatable arm action with tucked gloveside. Throws consistently on the base.
Defense: 2.12-2.30 pop times. OF: Controlled footwork in approach. Fields outside gloveside leg. Some shoulder tilt through throwing process with smooth finish. C: Wide base in 1KD setup. Presents low, clear target. Very few wasted movements. Works upward through frames, sticks well. Goes two knees up for throwdowns. Works through throws.
ATH: 4.20 in the 30 yard split.