Graham
Pender

Pender is a true seventh grader who just turned 13 in December of 2025 and shows some interesting present abilities across the board already. Standing 5'11 and in the 165 lbs. range, there is wiry present strength emerging, but he has the broad shoulders and solid length in the frame to fill out in the coming years. Pender, as a position player, is sound in the foundation with a swing that has present quality bat speed with intent in the swing that can produce batted-ball metrics of 84.9 MPH on his max EV, averaging over 77 MPH of EV with a 67% percent sweet spot rate and a max distance of 292' on a drive to LCF. His hands are solid on the INF dirt, while the feet show some present ability to reach the fielding position on time, but he can improve his rhythm and tempo in the coming years to profile as a strong defender at the hot corner. He has a present 65 MPH INF velocity from a quicker transfer to throw, which will increase as he continues to mature and add strength. On the mound, the three pitch mix for Pender was intriguing as he controlled each offering from a delivery that features a loose, quick arm with athleticism in the move down the mound. His FB worked up to mid-70s while showing average spin rates north of 2100+ RPMs and carrying through the zone. He spun a pair of breaking balls in this CB and SLD that each show present spin rates above 2000 RPMs, with the SLD having slightly more present bite to it. As well, each of the breakers did show different shapes, with the CB giving slightly more vertical break and the SLD working more towards his glove side. With another year of development ahead of him before high school baseball, Pender will be an interesting name to keep tabs on over the coming years to see how he continues his growth process.

Graham Pender, tbd (CA), 2031
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Fluid operation with hands set at belly button height. Knee and hands sync in load with tempo. Stays taller in the move down the mound. Maintains direction to foot stirke and through release.
Arm Action: RH. Medium-length path with depth just below the hips while staying behind his body in the arm circle. 3/4 release point with whippy quickness. Minimizes recoil after release.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph. Strong present spin traits with arm side running life while showing sound velocity in shape. T2190, 2126 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. Slurve style shape with more horizontal break at present with sound present spin traits. T2104, 2022 average rpm.
SL: 60-62 mph. Similar shape to the CB with more horizontal break at present. Flashes spin traits. T2158, 2109 average rpm.
ATH: 8.72 runner in the 60.

Graham Pender, tbd (CA), 2031
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with a small knee bend and a taller posture. Hands set high above ear height near the head. High back elbow with flat bat angled tipped towards 3B dugout. Hinges at hips to start the load with hands pushing back and down into launch position. Small toe tap, stride to even foot setup. Back knee triggers the turns with small sink into rear leg, hips turn fluidly with upper body staying behind the ball at contact. Hands/barrel path are both direct to the ball with quickness and the barrel shows leverage through the zone
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.4 mph. 292' max distance. Flatter stroke produces LD contact to middle of the field with loft to pull side. Solid present impact.
Arm: RH. INF-65 mph. Fluid arm stroke with some length to it out of the glove. Throws flash carry with present quickness in the arm path.
Defense: Controlled mover who shows feel for his rhythm into the ball. Plays with higher present hips, confidence in using two-hands.
ATH: 8.72 runner in the 60.