Grant
Fahrlander

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-11, 190 pounds
Hit: RH. Balanced setup with a short stride and good balance and lower half explosion through contact. Fast bat speed with a level bat path, launching balls to the pull side.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity off the tee
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Short arm swing from a high ¾ slot.
Defense: 2.18-2.22 pop time. Fluid footwork with a quick, clean exchange and good blocking skills.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60

5-foot-11, 190-pound C with a pop time of 2.02-2.08. At the plate, starts in a tall stance with hands high and bat flat behind his head; starts his load with rhythm in his hands and a small stride towards the pitcher. Has a straight to the ball swing path; generates line drives; has a level, one-handed finish; 86 mph exit velocity. Has a quick, clean exchange behind the plate; shows consistent feet and quick arm action; successfully threw the ball on the bag throughout the showcase; 74 mph position velocity. Recorded a 60 time of 7.72.

2/23/2019: Grant Fahrlander, C/3B, Brebeuf HS, 2022, 5 foot 11, 185 pounds, uses early hand load and small stride forward to get to launch position. Barrel gets on plane and has bat speed for his age, posting a max exit velo of 85 mph. Threw 73 mph from behind the plate and had pop times of 2.08-2.15. Shows above average skill level for his age, will be interesting to see his tools grow.

2/24/18:  5-foot-11, 185 pound catcher has a strong, physical frame for his age.  In the box, he has a level bat path with some extension.  Gap to gap power.  Strong hands.  Average use of lower half.  Tends to dive.  Partial hip rotation.  Behind the plate, his footwork is long, flat.  Slightly long arm action, high 3/4 slot.  Strong arm.  Pop times ranged between 2.11-2.22.