Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2021

OF
C

Anthony
Gross

Washington University (MO)
Catholic Memorial (HS) • WI
5' 9" • 165LBS
R/R • 20yr 8mo
Travel Team: Stiks Academy
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Hitting
24
Hand Speed (max)
7/14/20
76.8
Bat Speed (max)
7/14/20
27.5
Rot. Acc (max)
7/14/20
-
Hard Hit %
Power
90
Exit Velocity (max)
7/14/20
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
Run
6.81
60
7/14/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
-
INF Velo
89
OF Velo
1/25/20
-
C Velo
2.19 - 2.19
Pop Time
7/04/19

Positional Tools

2020
2019
2018
60 Yard Dash
6.81
Home to First
4.31
Outfield Velocity
89.0
Power / Speed Score
13.2
60 Yard Dash
6.91
Pop Time
2.19 - 2.19
Outfield Velocity
87.0
Power / Speed Score
12.6
60 Yard Dash
7.32
Outfield Velocity
82.0
Power / Speed Score
10.9
Top Prospect - Milwaukee (Invite Only)
Jul 14, 2020
Position
6.81
60-yard
86
OF Velo
90
Exit Velo
West Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Feb 16, 2020
Position
6.81
60-yard
86
OF Velo
89
Exit Velo
Kenosha Preseason I.D.
Jan 25, 2020
Position
89
OF Velo
4.31
H-1st
88
Exit Velo
Badger State Battle
Jul 4, 2019
Position
2.19 - 2.19
Pop Time
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jul 2, 2019
Position
6.91
60-yard
86
OF Velo
87
Exit Velo
Underclass Trials
Jun 19, 2019
Position
7.01
60-yard
87
OF Velo
84
Exit Velo
Southern Wisconsin Open
Oct 21, 2018
Position
7.32
60-yard
82
OF Velo
80
Exit Velo

Hitting

Hitting

2020
Hand Speed Max
24.0
Hand Speed Avg
23.3
Bat Speed Max
76.8
Bat Speed Avg
72.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Top Prospect - Milwaukee (Invite Only)
Jul 14, 2020
Blast - Hitting
24.0
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
76.8
Bat Speed (max)
72.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

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7/14/20

Positional Profile: OF; A highly athletic, table-setter type offensively. One of the top uncommitted prospects in Wisconsin's senior class.
Body: 5-8, 165 pounds. Compact, strong, athletic frame.
Hit: RH. Quiet in the box, balanced setup, slightly open base. Smooth load, steady leg lift timing trigger, athletic lower half drive. Simple swing, fast hands with twitch, short and level path. Gap-to-gap approach, feel for the barrel, top-of-the-order profile. 
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot, throws play accurate, flashed carry.
Defense: Quick first step, feet work in a fluid rhythm around the baseball, covers ground. Soft hands, clean to release. Athleticism and actions suggest a long-term future in center field.
Run: 6.81 runner in the 60. Above-average foot speed for age. 

2/16/20

Positional Profile: OF; One of the top-ranked uncommitted junior outfielders in the state.
Body: 5-foot-8, 160-pounds. Strong, athletic build; proportional strength in compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced/athletic setup, hands set low, quiet. Smooth leg lift stride, well-timed plant foot. Keeps balance through quick-twitch, aggressive swing. Short, compact bat path; plane accuracy. Fast bat speed, loose/whippy barrels, level plane.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Repeats hard line-drive contact.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Long, quick, loose arm action with carry and accuracy to home.
Defense: Soft on feet, quick gather to transfer; plays through with athleticism.
Run: 6.81 runner in the 60. Athletic gait; the fastest 60 time at the event.

1/25/20

Positional Profile: OF 
Body: 5-foot-8, 160-pounds. Strong/sturdy, athletic build; added significant strength over the offseason.
Hit: RHH. Wide/balanced setup, quiet, bat rests on shoulder, short/fluid leg lift, stays balanced through contact and finish. Some quick twitch throughout. Short bat path off a mosty level plane, intent to produce line-drive contact up the middle.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Quick, strong hands helps create above-average jump from the barrel.
Arm: RH. OF - 89 mph. Short, quick, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot; throws carry.
Defense: Fluid and athletic footwork, shuffles through the ball.
Run: 4.31 runner home to first. 

7/11/19

The STiKS Black backstop impressed with speed on both offense and defense on Saturday. Hitting in the leadoff spot he showed good footspeed out of the box. From behind the plate, showed good quick footwork on blocks and throws. Gross flashed a 2.19 pop with a quick release. Lean, athletic build. Right-handed hitter. Slightly open, balanced setup, minimal load, short stride, active hands pre-pitch. Level path to the baseball, rhythm through contact. Above-average speed for his age, showed natural instincts on the bases. Did not see any balls in the outfield. Hit out of the leadoff spot for STiKS Black 16U on Friday morning and went 2-for-2 with a walk. 


7/02/19

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced and slightly crouched stance, short leg kick stride, swing has fluid rhythm throughout.  Short and level swing path, line drive hitter, repeats swing well, flashes quick twitch.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Fast bat speed generated by quick hands.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Long and loose arm action, throws from an over the top slot. Throws flashed carry.
Defense: Soft hands, clean and fluid footwork, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 6.91 runner in the 60. 

6/19/19

Positional Profile: OF 
Body: 5-foot-8, 150-pounds. Thin, athletic frame with some twitch.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, leg lift trigger, short stride, presents balance through swing. Fast bat speed through the zone, direct to the ball on a slight uphill plane through finish. Fluid rhythm at the plate, simple, repeatable contact.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Gap-to-gap type with barrel feel.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Short arm action from an over the top arm slot, arm strength shows carry.
Defense: Quick and fluid footwork in the outfield, moves athletically, presents a clean exchange, plays through ball creating momentum.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60. 

10/28/18

5-foot-8, 145-pound outfielder. Slightly open stance, leg kick stride, good balance through contact. Aggressive swing with intent, compact path, above average bat speed. 80 mph exit velocity form the tee. Arm action is short and over the top, flashed carry from the outfield, 82 mph. Actions work through the baseball, clean exchange, feet work and shuffle through release. 7.32 runner in the 60.

4/02/17

5-foot-4, 119-pound, right-handed outfielder. Defensively, short arm action, over-the-top slot, accurate, plays through the ball, soft hands, 74 mph from the outfield. Offensively, open setup, leg kick timing-trigger, maintains balance, short, uphill barrel path, 82 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.57 60

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