Future Games 2025: C/INF Grady Cheever (Germantown) was a big winner from the weekend, finishing 4-for-10 across the weekend with three RBIs at the plate. Cheever stands in at 6-foot, 158-pounds and still has plenty of room for added strength. As a switch-hitting catcher, Cheever offers one of the more intriguing skillsets within the class at the plate, and has shown potential at the catching position with his natural actions behind the dish. Currently ranked No. 9 in the 2027 class, Cheever is a well-rounded prospect that had himself a strong overall weekend at the 2025 Future Games.

Set to represent Wisconsin at the Future Games later this month, Cheever would showcase a quality left-handed bat with athleticism that consistently played up. At the plate showcased a line drive approach with quick hands and developing feel for the barrel. Defensively showed athletic qualities with above-average catch-and-throw to pair with confident hands. 6-foot-1, 158-pound frame with room for added strength.

Set to represent Wisconsin at the Future Games later this month, Cheever would showcase a quality left-handed bat with athleticism that consistently played up. At the plate showcased a line drive approach with quick hands and developing feel for the barrel. Defensively showed athletic qualities with above-average catch-and-throw to pair with confident hands. 6-foot-1, 158-pound frame with room for added strength.

+ C/SS Grady Cheever (Germantown, 2027) is one of the most intriguing prospects in the state. The long, lean and wiry prospect measured in at 6-foot, 158 pounds and is waiting on his frame to fill out in the near future. The switch hitting Cheever showcased his smooth swing from both sides of the plate and barreled up the baseball with authority throughout the round. He impressed with his 97.1 mph max exit velocity with a quick and compact swing. Behind the plate, he showcased a clean arm stroke with accuracy that will continue to add throwing velocity as he continues to fill out. Our staff is excited to have the switch hitting backstop on Team Wisconsin here this week.

C Grady Cheever (Germantown, 2027) is an uncommitted catcher ranked No. 9 in Wisconsin’s 2027 class. He stands at a long-levered, athletic 6-foot-1, 158-pound frame with plenty of room for physical development. A switch-hitter at the plate, Cheever shows consistent barrel contact and explosiveness through the zone, reaching a max exit velocity of 97 mph. Behind the plate, he boasts an impressive 1.87-2.07 pop time range, featuring athletic, clean footwork and an accurate arm.

Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-1, 153.4 pounds. Long levers, super athletic frame, much more room to add to frame.
Hit: SH. LH: Wide base, athletic, balanced setup, repeatable to hitting position. RH: Stock setup, natural and aggressive to hitting position, controlled. LH: Consistent barrel contact through the ball, backspin to all fields, efficient and loose through the ball. RH: Super efficient, loose and rhythmic, explosive through the ball. 67.6 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (82.5 avg.); 367-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75.00 mph. Clean arm, high 3/4 slot, plays with carry, accurate.
Defense: 1.87-2.07 pop time range; Athletic, clean feet, works in-line to second, confident actions, steady/sure hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.91 Edge Score.

Uncommitted, one of the top players in the state’s sophomore class. Standing at an athletic and lean 6-foot-1, 153 pounds with clear room to add to the frame. Starting behind the plate for a second straight season and hitting fourth for Germantown. Cheever is one of the top catchers in the area with natural and quiet actions, has caught some of the top arms in the state the past two years with confidence. At the plate, the switch-hitter performed from both sides during this look, collecting hits from both sides, showing feel for the barrel from both sides with growing feel to impact the baseball more consistently.

Grady Cheever, Germantown (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-1, 153-pounds. Very projectable build, long levers.
Hit: SH. LH: Slightly open set up, lands with balance on time. RH: Balanced to hitting position controlled. LH: Downhill, very quick hands down and through the ball, low line drive contact to all fields. RH: Very well sequenced, super loose and fluid through the ball, hits rockets 67.1 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 87.5 mph. 350' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-79 mph. INF-88 mph. Quick arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.97-2.11 pop times. INF: Low to the ground, athletic actions, lateral quickness. C: Quick and clean transfers, turns the ball around quickly, has tons of feel for the position, soft blocker, athletic backstop.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. 1.92 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 70.35 Edge Score