Grady
Grant

+ Frame: Wiry, athletic, 5-foot-11, 175 pound frame. + Delivery/Arm Action: Simple, athletic mover works in-line & lands square. Repeatable. Loose, athletic arm works to a high 3/4 slot. + Stuff: 84-86 fastball touched 87, flashes carry w up to 21" IVB & 2399 rpm max. Averaged 15.6" IVB & 2315 rpm. Showed two breaking ball that were amongst the best at the event. 69-73 CB w big sweep & depth averaged 2676 rpm & into 2700s. 72-75 slider played with true sweep and averaged 2662 rpm. 78-80 change plays with arm-side life. Shows feel for all. + Summation: Grady has made big jumps, another late-bloomer growing into his actions. He doubles as a slick-fielding, left-handed hitting SS and there is true two-way potential here. The fastball has elevated into an above average offering for the class, but the feel to spin is the separator here & the SL + CB are two of the better in the class. He has the athleticism and body control that you'd expect of a standout SS & the frame still has an immature look to it allowing further projections.

Grant is a name that our staff has know for awhile, a two-time Junior Future Gamer that has always stood out for having outstanding feel for the game. Grady is beginning to go through the maturation process, allowing him to shoot up the '27 rankings list as one of the best middle infielders in the class. Grady now stands at 5-foot-11, 165 pounds, a frame that will continue to pack on strength that will enhance his overall athleticism. Grant uses an athletic, leg kick stride with a small barrel tip that triggers the swing. The path is, and always has been, exceptionally clean, but the added strength over the past year adds impact behind the path and he flashes pull-side strength in his batting practice round, while also showing the ability to use the whole field. Defensively, the overall actions are well-beyond his years and he shows an accurate arm across the diamond. As the tools become louder, and the run time continues to improve, look for Grady to continue to trend in a positive direction within this class. 

Position Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-5, 115-pounds. Lean, athletic build
Hit: LHH. Tall stance w/ a leg kick. Small upper body load w/ a balanced finish. Short, direct path. Loose hands w/ a line drive approach.
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 67.3 mph. 205' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-71 mph.Loose, quick arm from an OTT arm slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork w/ soft hands. Shows a natural exchange w/ a quick release.
Run: 9.02 runner in the 60.

Position Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-5, 115-pounds. Lean, athletic build
Delivery: Easy effort delivery w/ a tall balance point. Soft, square landing. Upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm from an OTT arm slot.
FB: T71, 70-71 mph. Average FB command - tends to miss up T1954, 1888 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. 11/5 shape, tight at times T2500, 2409 average rpm.
SL: 62-63 mph. Similiar to the CB - sharp at times. T2438, 2396 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph. Feel for CH w/ sink T1716, 1607 average rpm.

Grady Grant, Center Grove, 2027, IN

Position: 2B/RHP

Body: 5-foot-5, 105-pound lean frame.

Hit: (LHH) Capable. Started in a tall stance with an active load, then used a leg kick. Balanced finish, loose swing. Line drive approach. 

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean quick exchange. Athletic. 

Arm: 69 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot. 

Speed: 8.71 (60-yard).

Pitching: Capable. Feel delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, quick arm action. In line shoulders, lands square, balanced finish.

FB: 65-67 mph. (Max spin 1799;  Avg 1732). Feel accuracy. 

CB: 51-58 mph. Feel command, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2148; Avg 2037). 

CH: 60-61 mph. Sinking action. 

SL: 54-55 mph. (Max spin 2024; Avg 2000).