CLASS OF 2026

+ From (4/18/26) - My look on Willoughby was about as good as it gets as he went complete game with 15 punchouts, zero walks, 2 hits, and one run allowed during a win. He uses a unique, "old-school" style step back windup into a tight inward turn before gaining ground downhill. It is an athletic, linear operation that allows him to gain big extension towards the plate. The arm works in a clean, compact fashion, with quick arm speed as he gets to a high 3/4 slot. Willoughby came out at 93-95 T 96 early and held that for a pair of frames, before settling at 91-94 which he held throughout the outing, and was even able to reach back for a 95 on a punchout late in the 6th. The fastball played with some ride/run up top, more arm side run to the middle part of the zone, and flashed sink on fastballs located down to the arm-side. He racked up fastball swings-and-misses, with 18 throughout the game, and he showed above average control at least for the fastball that he used heavily. His go-to secondary was his low-80s change, a pitch that he went to ~8 times. He gets some fade on it but it is more of a straight-change. He controlled the CH well, and used it primarily to get LHH's off the fastball &/or as an out-pitch to lefties. There is a tendency to slow the arm down on it that will need some developing. The SL was intriguing; he flashed a future average one but only went to it sparingly. It is tighter with sweep in the upper-70s. In total, Grayson was in the zone at a 70% clip throughout the outing. There is still projection to his 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame along with development to be had in the pitch mix. On the makeup side, Willoughby showed unwavering confidence and mound presence throughout his outing. 19.2 at draft. Kentucky recruit.

2/14/26

Grayson Willoughby, Trinity (KY), 2026 Kentucky
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Large, powerful frame with strong presence.
Hit: LHH. Athletic stance with strong base. Direct path producing line drives.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 92.6 mph. 245' max distance. Gap power with extra-base potential.
Arm: RH.

2/08/25

Grayson Willoughby, Trinity (KY), 2026 Kentucky
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Strong and agile build
Delivery: Loose & Controlled
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4
FB: T95, 93-94 mph. Downhill, w/some run T2451, 2362 average rpm.
CB: 77-79 mph. Sharpe late break, 11/6 shape T2700, 2633 average rpm.
SL: 78-81 mph. Good sweeper action T2593, 2505 average rpm.
CH: 82-85 mph. Armside run T2006, 1770 average rpm.
ATH: 6.99 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 3.91 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.60 max vertical.

2/08/25

Grayson Willoughby, Trinity (KY), 2026 Kentucky
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Strong and agile build
Hit: LHH. Tall & loose. Has controlled load w/ explosive hands Short compact downhill 68.5 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.6 mph. 313' max distance. Consistent hard contact with good barrel control
Arm: RH.
ATH: 6.99 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 3.91 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.60 max vertical.

6/18/24

Grayson Willoughby, Trinity (KY), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP A top player in Kentucky and Nationally
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Athletic with room to fill
Delivery: Tall and fall
Arm Action: RH. Electric and loose
FB: T91, 89-91 mph. Ball is hidden and velo plays up more making it premium Velocity with more coming T2129, 1934 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. Starting to tighten up and developing T2225, 2126 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Filthy offering and future plus T1741, 1362 average rpm.
ATH: 7.10 runner in the 60.

6/18/24

Grayson Willoughby, Trinity (KY), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP A top player in Kentucky and Nationally
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Athletic with room to fill
Hit: LHH. Tall, athletic Level 66 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 89.9 mph. 334' max distance. Power to all fields and Like to really drive the ball to the gaps
Arm: RH. INF-93 mph. High 3/4 and velo to stick at 3B no problem
Defense: Smooth with clean actions
ATH: 7.10 runner in the 60.

1/27/24

Grayson Willoughby: 3B/RHP, (2026) Trinity, KY. 6-foot-2, 177-pound. (65.0 mph bat speed average). (17.5 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, uses a loose uphill swing plane and balanced finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 84 mph; has a natural exchange, consistent feet, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.03. On the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a consistent arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2143; Avg 2019). Throws a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2367; Avg 2259).

8/20/22

Body: 6-foot, 160-pound.

Hit: (LHH) Starts in a balanced quiet stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. Efficient bat speed. High finish, loose upward swing.

Power: , average 74.7 mph. 56.5 mph bat speed average. 16.0 mph hand speed average.

Defense: Â (IF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, natural exchange. Solid.Â Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally.

Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, high Â¾ slot.

Speed: 7.66 (60-yard).

Pitching: Â Drop-and-drive delivery, easy effort. High Â¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, loose arm action.

FB: (Max spin 1935;Â Avg 1690). Slight running action.

CB: Some action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1965; Avg 1844).

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