2019 Player Spotlight: Rocky Grimes
October 19, 2017
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By Jerry Shank
MD/VA Scouting Director
2019 Player Spotlight: Rocky Grimes
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Rocky Grimes
Class of 2019 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: St. Mary's RykenState: MD
- Summer Team: Crabfest All American/St. Mary's Sandlot/SoMD Bulldogs
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Height: 5-9Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Position
7.70
60-yard
2.20 - 2.36
Pop Time
73
INF Velo
69
OF Velo
68
C Velo
81
Exit Velo
4.80
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Scouting Report
6.21.17 - Stronger frame at 5-foot-9, 165-pounds. hits from an athletic set up at the plate with high hands. Short, level swing path with quick hands and some bat speed at the plate. Got out of balance at times in swing. Nice rhythm throughout. Sound base at the plate and will get better as he gets stronger. Clean actions from the outfield. Sound exchange, like to see it quicken. Shorter arm action on throws from the outfield. Average carry on throws would like to see work thru more and focus on gaining arm strength. Solid foundation on player and one to keep an eye on as he develops and adds strength.
12.4.16: Grimes is 5-9 with an athletic frame, hits from the right side from a balanced athletic stance. Minimal stride, short load back, decent lower half and above average balance throughout swing. Longer path with extension through ball, level line drive swing gets uphill sometimes. Pull approach with an exit velocity of 78. At short, above average footwork and hands. Sound exchange, high three-quarters arm action with a short arm action, position velocity of 73. Behind the plate, clean exchange, throwing from a high three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action and accuracy, catcher velocity of 68, pop times were 2.20-2.36.