A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.7
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.93
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
‘27 SS/RHP Grady Jones is one of the top 2027 prospects in the Nation’s Capital area and comes with two-way abilities. The two-way out of the Canada Reds Academy program moves well on the mound and on the infield with arm strength playing in both areas. Strength to come at 5-foot-10, 160-pounds and the right-handed hitter has more of a contact approach right now that works gap-to-gap, generating a max exit velocity of 88.7mph. Jones was also up to 92mph on the infield and ran a 3.96 30-yard dash. On the mound, the right-hander sat 85-86mph with the fastball and paired it with a slider at 75-76mph (-0.3” IVB/-6.0 HM) and changeup at 78-79mph.
2/19/25
There’s a lot to like from the right-handed hitting two-way out of the Canada Reds organization. Jones was one of the top performers last week at the Sensplex and started the day off by exhibiting clean actions on the turf. In addition, the arm strength is advanced for a ‘27 posting a 85 mph infield velocity during defensive workouts. Coupled it with two impressive rounds with the stick that generated a 91.3 mph maximum exit velocity. The swing is a short-compact stroke, syncs up well, and stayed on the barrel throughout his rounds. Furthermore, he went on to finish the day off on the bump. Grady is an easy mover with an overall clean operation. The heater registered in the 83.7-85.3 mph range and spun the off-speed well during his pen. Jones is a name to know in the coming years with loud tools that will only improve with maturity.
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There’s a lot to like from the right-handed hitting two-way out of the Canada Reds organization. Jones was one of the top performers last week at the Sensplex and started the day off by exhibiting clean actions on the turf. In addition, the arm strength is advanced for a ‘27 posting a 85 mph infield velocity during defensive workouts. Coupled it with two impressive rounds with the stick that generated a 91.3 mph maximum exit velocity. The swing is a short-compact stroke, syncs up well, and stayed on the barrel throughout his rounds. Furthermore, he went on to finish the day off on the bump. Grady is an easy mover with an overall clean operation. The heater registered in the 83.7-85.3 mph range and spun the off-speed well during his pen. Jones is a name to know in the coming years with loud tools that will only improve with maturity.