Preseason ID Top Performer Spotlight: '25 SS/2B AJ Grese (Elizabeth Forward)
April 18, 2024
As the high school season rolls on, we look back at some of the top performers from preseason ID events. There was a ton of talent evaluated and still plenty of players uncommitted.
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AJ Grese
Class of 2025 / SS
Rankings
StateRank: 198 / POS: 31
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Elizabeth ForwardState: PA
- Summer Team: Max Bats
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Height: 5-7Weight: 149.7lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
82
Max FB
(02/18/24)
81 - 81
FB
(02/18/24)
69 - 70
CB
(02/18/24)
Position
6.96
60-yard
(02/18/24)
87
INF Velo
(02/18/24)
Power Speed Score
(02/18/24)
Trackman - Fastball
81.7
Velocity (max)
(02/05/23)
80.6 - 81.5
Velo Range
(02/18/24)
76.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/18/24)
2261
Spin Rate (max)
(02/05/23)
2211
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/05/23)
IVB (max)
(02/05/23)
IVB (avg)
(02/18/24)
HM (max)
(02/18/24)
HM (avg)
(02/18/24)
Extension (avg)
(02/05/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/05/23)
Spin Score (max)
(02/05/23)
Zone %
(02/18/24)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/18/24)
2024 PA Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
81.7
Velo Range
80.6 - 81.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
76.9
Spin Rate (max)
2220
Spin Rate (avg)
2143
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
81.7
Velo Range
78.4 - 80.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
76.4
Spin Rate (max)
2261
Spin Rate (avg)
2211
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.6
Velocity (max)
(02/18/24)
68.8 - 69.6
Velo Range
(02/18/24)
65.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/18/24)
2423
Spin Rate (max)
(02/05/23)
2379
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/05/23)
IVB (max)
(02/18/24)
IVB (avg)
(02/18/24)
HM (max)
(02/18/24)
HM (avg)
(02/18/24)
Extension (avg)
(02/05/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/05/23)
Spin Score (max)
(02/05/23)
Zone %
(02/05/23)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/18/24)
2024 PA Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
69.6
Velo Range
68.8 - 69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.1
Spin Rate (max)
2405
Spin Rate (avg)
2340
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
67.1
Velo Range
65.2 - 67
Eff Velocity (avg)
63
Spin Rate (max)
2423
Spin Rate (avg)
2379
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/18/24)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/18/24)
186
Distance (avg)
(02/05/23)
318
Distance (max)
(02/18/24)
Hard Hit %
(02/18/24)
Sweet Spot %
(02/05/23)
Line Drive %
(02/05/23)
Fly Ball %
(02/18/24)
Ground Ball %
(02/10/22)
2024 PA Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
81.9
Distance (avg)
177
Distance (max)
318
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
78.9
Distance (avg)
186
Distance (max)
273
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Fennell Brothers Scout Day
Feb 10, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
75.1
Distance (avg)
156
Distance (max)
258
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
(02/05/23)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
(02/05/23)
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
(02/18/24)
67.0
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/18/24)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/10/22)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(02/10/22)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(02/05/23)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/10/22)
2024 PA Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
20.2
Bat Speed (max)
71.1
Bat Speed (avg)
67
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
21.2
Bat Speed (max)
67.2
Bat Speed (avg)
62.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Fennell Brothers Scout Day
Feb 10, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
19.5
Bat Speed (max)
63.7
Bat Speed (avg)
61.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Vizual_Edge
Visual Skills
70.63
Edge Score
(02/05/23)
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(02/05/23)
Rise+
(02/05/23)
Sink+
(02/05/23)
ProPlayAI
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
(02/05/23)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
(02/05/23)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
(02/05/23)
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
(02/05/23)
Stride Length (avg)
(02/05/23)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
(02/05/23)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
(02/05/23)
Arm Speed (avg)
(02/05/23)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
(02/05/23)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
(02/05/23)
Knee Flexion (avg)
(02/05/23)
Arm Slot (avg)
(02/05/23)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
(02/05/23)
Arm Path (avg)
(02/05/23)
Deception (avg)
(02/05/23)
Torque (avg)
(02/05/23)
Efficiency (avg)
(02/05/23)
Sequencing (avg)
(02/05/23)
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Swift
Swift
6.96
60-yd
(02/18/24)
17.6
Run speed (max)
(02/18/24)
2.87
RSi (max)
(02/05/23)
2.87
RSi (avg)
(02/05/23)
1258
Jump Power (max)
(02/05/23)
29.6
Jump Height (max)
(02/18/24)
28.0
Jump Height (avg)
(02/05/23)
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
Swift
60-yd
7.22
Run speed (max)
17
RSi (max)
2.87
RSi (avg)
2.87
Jump Power (max)
1258
Jump Height (max)
28.2
Jump Height (avg)
28
Physical
Physical - Athlete
66.8
Ht
(02/18/24)
149.7
Wt
(02/18/24)
Grip Strgth (RH)
(02/18/24)
Grip Strgth (LH)
(02/18/24)
Scouting Report
Physical: 5-foot-8, 140 pounds; Wiry, athletic build. 7.22 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Drops hands on the way back with a toe-tap for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a short swing path with a one-handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 85 MPH via Trackman. Flashed plus hand speed with good barrel control and awareness.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep step while showing active feet. Hands work through the ball with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 82 MPH. Feet remain active, covers ground laterally. Delivers his throws with force, plus INF velo especially for a sophomore.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using an angled drop step. Belt high leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a short stride while landing slightly open. Moderate arm swing while showing no restrictions; high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 78-81 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 66-67 MPH; lands for strikes. High spin pitcher, gets his curveball over for strikes.