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On The Recruiting Trail: OF Jay McGruder

January 3, 2019
Ronald Sims
Mississippi Scouting Director



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Javondus McGruder

Class of 2019 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Ridgeland
    State: MS
  • Summer Team: madison county sportszone
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
6.58
60-yard
(11/18/18)
82
OF Velo
(11/18/18)
81
Exit Velo
Position
60-yard
6.58
OF Velo
82
Exit Velo
77
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Scouting Report

11/18/18 Long, athletic 5-foot-10, 175 –pound frame. Displayed a quality level of athleticism as he posted an event best 6.58 60-yard dash time. The athleticism and speed translated well defensively, covering the gaps of the outfield with ease. Tracked balls well, taking efficient routes to fly balls with long strides. Worked with smooth footwork through the ball into high release, making accurate throws to the plate posting an 82 mph positional velocity. Right-handed hitter starts from a tall stacked setup with high hands. Subtle shift of weight back as he loads onto back side creating slight separation with hands. The path showed looseness through the zone and created and exit velocity of 81 mph.


Videos

(11/18/18)

Player News



 

The Prep Baseball Report Mississippi scouting staff recently sat down with Ridgeland, uncommitted OF to discuss how his recruiting process is coming along. Below is a transcript of our question and answer session:

PBR: What schools have you been hearing from?
McGruder: I’ve been hearing a lot from Holmes CC.

 PBR: Have you developed a relationship with any specific coaches?
McGruder: I’ve developed a very nice relationship with Holmes Assistant Coach.

 PBR: Have you taken any unofficial visits? If so, please describe each visit.
McGruder: I’ve gone to Holmes and I really liked it there.

 PBR: Do you have any visits scheduled?
McGruder: I currently have no visits coming up, but I plan to have a few more in the near future.

 PBR: Do you have any offers at this stage?
McGruder: I currently do not have any offers, but that time will come.

 PBR: Do you have a timeline for your recruitment?
McGruder: My timeline on recruitment is wide open. I’m going to be patient and wait for my chance to college baseball.

PBR: Do you have a favorite at this stage?
McGruder: I have no favorites at this time.

 PBR: GPA/ACT?
McGruder: I have a 3.1 GPA with a 21 on the ACT, but I will be taking it again to get a higher score.

PBR: What showcases or events have been most meaningful to your recruitment thus far?
McGruder: The All States Games at Jackson State was the most meaningful.