Super 60 Recap Q&A with Grayson Grinsell

February 8, 2022
Brett Harrison
Nevada Scouting Director

This prestigious, invitation-only event features only the top draft prospects in the Prep Baseball Report’s expansive coverage area. Over the last 19 years, the Super 60 has become the most heavily scouted preseason event for potential draft picks. The primary purpose of the Super 60 is to give professional area scouts, cross-checkers and scouting directors a head start to the high school season. The event is for draft-eligible Class of 2022 prospects.

The Super 60 Pro Showcase has hosted some of baseball's top prep talent while serving as the first stop along the year's MLB Draft circuit. Last year’s draft was a banner year for former Super 60 participants, as C Henry Davis (Fox Lane, NY) was selected No. 1 overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Davis attended the 2018 Super 60 showcase, alongside RHP Ryan Cusick (Avon Old Farms, CT), who also heard his name called in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft. Additionally, four Super 60 alumni were drafted within the first three rounds of this year's draft: SS Noah Miller (Ozaukee, WI), RHP Spencer Schwellenbach (Saginaw Heritage, MI), C Carter Jensen (Park Hill, MO), and 3B Alex Binelas (Oak Creek, WI).

In total, the Super 60 hosted 29 players who were ultimately selected in the 2021 MLB Draft. The '21 draftees soon joined the likes of Gavin Lux (Kenosha Indian Trail, WI), Evan White (Gahanna Lincoln, OH), Jarred Kelenic (Waukesha West, WI), and Alek Thomas (Mount Carmel, IL) as former, recent Super 60 participants who have since begun to thrive in the pro ball setting.

Nevada's Grayson Grinsell represented the Silver State to the best of his ability, stacking up among the top MLB Draft Prospects in the country. Earning high praise from Prep Baseball Report President, Sean Duncan, for his offensive performance being considered a "Top 5 round of the entire event", Grinsell wasn't done there. He kickstarted the Outfield Evaluation with a 94 mph throw that held strong towards the top of the event leaderboard finishing 6th overall. His overall performance solidified him as a prospect to follow heading into an important Spring Season with the Huskies that could see his MLB Draft Stock continue to rise.

Super 60 Q&A with Grayson Grinsell

BH: What were your first impressions of the Super60 weekend when you arrived at the hotel?

GG: Right when I arrived at the hotel, I realized how significant of an event his is and knew it was an experience I would never forget.

BH: You had a chance to sit down with Kerrick Jackson, President of the MLB Draft League. What were your impressions of the MLB Draft League and the opportunity it provides for players with Draft aspirations?

GG: The MLB Draft League is an amazing league that will give a lot of players first hand experience on what professional baseball will be like.

BH: The collection of talent at the 2022 Super60 was arguably the deepest yet. How do you feel you stacked up against some of the top prep MLB Draft talent in the country?

GG: I personally feel like I stacked up very well and could compete with the top guys any time and any place.

BH: Following the conclusion of the offensive portion, you received high praise from PBR President, Sean Duncan, on our performance being considered one of the top in the entire event. What was your take on your offensive performance?

GG: I did exactly what I wanted to do in the batting practice round, making hard contact, hitting backspin line drives.

BH: Being one of the first Outfielders to go through the defensive evaluation, you set the tone with your 94 mph Outfield Velocity. How do you think you stacked up on the defensive side of the ball?

GG: I think I stacked up great against the other outfielders on the defensive side both in the fielding and throwing portions.

BH: What is your biggest takeaway from the event?

GG: It is something I will never forget and am grateful that I got to participate.

BH: What would be some advice you would want to share with Nevada’s 2023 representative?

GG: Enjoy it while it lasts, the experience is something you will never forget and it is over very quickly.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
2022 PBR Scout Day: Green Valley	NV	02/09	Green Valley High School
Northern Nevada Preseason ID	NV	02/13	Carson High School
2022 PBR Scout Day: Reno Huskies	NV	02/15	Reno High School
2022 PBR Scout Day: Reed Raiders	NV	02/16	Reed High School
2022 PBR Scout Day: Damonte Ranch	NV	02/17	Damonte Ranch High School
2022 PBR Scout Day: Bishop Manogue	NV	02/18	Bishop Manogue High School
Rising Stars of Southern Nevada (2026/2027)	NV	04/10