Grant
Astle

Projectable athletic frame at 5-foot-10, 180-pounds. Hits from a taller, slightly open set up at the plate. Quick load with leg kick to hitting position. Shorter, level swing path with uphill finish and some extension through contact. Nice rhythm throughout, average balance. Gap to gap type hitter. Exit velo of 81 mph on the day. Sound actions from the shortstop position. Clean transfer and gets rid of the baseball. Shorter arm action throwing from a three quarter slot, showed ability to change angles. Throws across diamond at 77 mph. Ran a 7.44 60-yard dash.

5.20.17 - Good size at 5’10, 185lbs. Quickened his 60-yard dash time to 7.35 seconds. At the plate, he has an open and narrow setup with hands at shoulder level. Utilizes a quick leg kick and bat tip to general rhythm and timing. Hands remain in strong position throughout load and release quickly through the zone on a level path. Has some bat speed and extension through contact. Lands with lead foot slightly open and finishes tall. Exit velocity of 86. In the infield, he has smooth actions. His feet are active and hands work efficiently throughout the catch and transfer. Uses a glove tap while aligning feet to target. Throws from an upright position and high ¾ arm slot.

2.19.17 - Solid athletic frame at 5-foot-10, 185-pounds. Hots from an athletic, slightly open set up . Short load to hitting position with knee turn in slightly closed off. Short swing path at the plate with bat speed. Gap-to-gap type hitter. Nice rhythm and set up at plate. Clean actions in the field with soft hands, crisp exchange to release. Infield velo of 73 mph. Exit velo of 86 mph. Good skill set in the player and solid prospect in 2018 class.

11.5.16 - Solid frame at 5-foot-10, 190-pounds. Ran a 7.62 60-yard dash and had a 1.88 10-yard split. Hits from a taller, slightly open setup. Short quick load to stride and hitting position. Shorter swing path that stays inside of ball. Quick hands, slap style hitter with some extension. Exit velocity of 83 mph. Sound, smooth actions in the infield. Nice base, sound exchange with a short arm action. Could work thru some more and follow throw which might increase the infield velocity of 71. Good foundation on young player to build on.