Grace is a 5-foot-11 180-pound athlete with an athletic frame and physical build. Grace showed the ability to play multiple position, flashing the ability to compete on the mound as well. On the mound he pitched two innings recording a strike out with no runs allowed. He pitched from an H ¾ arm slot with a short quick arm. He repeated his mechanics with a distinct balance point maintaining rhythm, he finish tall toward home plate. His fastball worked 82-84 mph with late life through the strike zone, he complimented his fastball with a curveball with 11/5 shape thrown 70-72 mph with some depth. Offensively he starts from an open stance, strides in to gets back online consistently. He attacks the baseball with a line drive swing with fast bat speed. When his approach stays to opposite field he is productive hitter, shows tendency to get around balls at times. Defensively showed the ability to play behind the plate or a corner infield spot. On the infield he played through the baseball with normal actions and strong accurate arm. Behind the plate he is a quiet receiver and shows the technique and effort required to be a sound blocking the baseball. He works through home plate throwing to second with a strong accurate arm. Overall Grace is well-rounded competitor who has the tools required to compete at the collegiate level.
More +
