Barrett
Grieve

Grieve made a loud first impression, reaching base three times with two home runs and five RBIs, showcasing advanced offensive ability for a freshman. Both home runs were driven to left-center field by a good margin, and while the field may play a bit shorter, those swings had the type of carry that would leave the yard at plenty of parks. He set the tone early by working a long at-bat for a walk in his first plate appearance, then followed it up with impact swings the rest of the day. Even in a two-strike count later on, he showed strong barrel control, adjusting after getting out on his front foot and still muscling a ball for a lineout to right. At the plate, Grieve shows a mature presence with balance throughout the swing, staying under control through contact and finish. Defensively, he handled all five chances cleanly at shortstop, showing steady actions and present feel for the position. The arm is accurate and will strengthen over time. Grieve was able to complete two throws on the run for outs, one to the forehand side and one taking him toward the third base bag. He also flashed range and instincts with a backhand diving stop in the 5-6 hole, saving a run by keeping the ball in the infield. Already hitting .300 over his first 50 at-bats, Grieve comes from MLB bloodlines (Father is Ben Grieve, nine-year MLB vet), and is a 2029 name trending up early, with both present production and long-term upside making him one to follow closely.