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Uncommitted Junior Spotlight: Cole Grinde, 1B/LHP, Caroline

February 5, 2015

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By Sammy Serrano
Director of Scouting

Cole grinde, 1b/lhp, caroline, 2016

Scouting Report from the Top Prospect Games:
 
Grinde is a 6-foot, 220-pound, First Baseman that hit from an athletic/balanced stance.  Grinde had a smooth stroke that was very polished.  Smooth load back, vertical stacking, balance throughout, short stride, and outstanding extension.  Had a feel for the barrel, linear path to the ball, leverage, backspin, gap-to-gap approach.  Had a exit velocity of 86 mph off of the tee.  In the field, Grinde moved very well. Had feel for the position, instinctual, used feet well.  Above average lateral movement. Soft hands, good transitions, and actions.  Had a positional velocity of 77 mph.

Meet Cole Grinde...

PBR: At what point in your career did you become serious about taking your game to the next level?

Grinde: About the 7th grade I really became serious about the game

PBR: What are you looking for out of a college program to continue your baseball career at? Feel free to elaborate as much as possible.

Grinde: I want to go somewhere to where we can win! I also want to progress as a player, teammate, and person so I can be a productive part of the team.

PBR: What schools do you have interest in?

Grinde: I've always been interested in schools in the ACC or schools with a very good tradition of winning.

PBR: What factors will sway your decision in choosing a college?

Grinde: The program, coaches, and the school itself. I want to major in exercise science.

PBR: Where if any have you made visits?

Grinde: I have not made any visits as of yet.

PBR: What colleges have you been in contact with?

Grinde: Radford, WVU, Penn State, and Wake Forest

PBR: Do you have any timetable as to when you are looking to make your decision?

Grinde: Currently I do not have a timetable.

PBR: What do you do in the offseason to keep yourself in baseball shape and prepare for the upcoming season?

Grinde: I absolutely love lifting weights. It's a passion of mine. I do Crossfit at my gym, Crossfit Forward. I have a cage in my backyard that I hit in everyday.

PBR: What is the most memorable moment in your baseball career to this point?

Grinde: Last year when we (Caroline HS) beat JR Tucker in a conference game. They beat us 11-0 earlier in the year but we beat them 11-5 in our first Conference Match-up

PBR: How are your academics? GPA? ACT? SAT? Any academic awards?

Grinde: I'm a very good student and take my studies seriously. I have always an A-B student. I haven't taken an SAT yet but will very soon.

PBR: How was your high school season last year?

Grinde: I had a pretty good season last year. The beginning was rough because I was trying to do too much but I locked in for the second half going into the playoffs.

PBR: Preview your high school season? How will your team be this year? Expectations?

Grinde: We have a lot to work on and we have a lot of young player.  The conference we're in is very competitive but we will do fine once our younger players mature and get some varsity games under their belt.

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