Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 5 Grant Leader
December 25, 2017
Over the next few weeks we we will be counting down the 2017 caldendar year with a look at the top ten viewed profiles of 2017. After combing through our google analytics, we have compiled a list of the ten most visited profiles, by you, the readers, in 2017.
Kicking off the second week of our countdown, at No. 5, is RHP Grant Leader (Lyons, 2019). One of two members of the Class of 2019 to land in our countdown. Ranked No. 6 in Illinois and No. 155 Overall, Leader is committed to play at the University of Illinois. Leader's profile saw its most views on January 23rd, the day he committed to Illinois. In total, his profile was viewed over 5,530 times.
No. 5 Grant Leader
Videos
(1/15/17)
Player News
- Illinois Class of 2019 Rankings: Final Edition - Jun 27, 2019
- Hinsdale Central Scores Early, Top Conference Foe No. 10 Lyons Township - Apr 1, 2019
- Super 60: Trackman Leaderboard - Feb 13, 2019
- Super 60: Illinois Recap - Feb 4, 2019
- Illinoisans at the 2019 Super 60 - Feb 1, 2019
- Super 60 Spotlight: Grant Leader - Jan 31, 2019
- Super 60 Prospect Rewind - Jan 31, 2019
- Big 10 Recruiting Classes (WEST) - Dec 13, 2018
- Illinois 2019 D-I Recruiting Classes: Part One - Dec 10, 2018
- Illinois 2019 Rankings Updated - Nov 1, 2018
- PBR Midwest ProCase: Pitcher Analysis - Aug 24, 2018
- PBR Midwest ProCase: Quick Hits - Jul 11, 2018
- PBR Illinois Player Of The Week: RHP Grant Leader - Apr 25, 2018
- Week 5 Games - Apr 24, 2018
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 17 Lyons Township - Mar 7, 2018
- Preseason All-State: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 2, 2018
- Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 1, 2018
- Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Feb 12, 2018
- Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 5 Grant Leader - Dec 25, 2017
- PBR Fall Championships 17U Preview - Sep 14, 2017
- Illinois Scout Blog - Jun 8, 2017
- No. 10 Lyons Township Walks Off On Downers Grove North In Extra's - May 15, 2017
- Lyons Township Spoils No. 1 Brother Rice's Season-Opener - Mar 20, 2017
- Q&A with Illinois Commit Grant Leader - Jan 28, 2017
- Recruiting Roundup: Who's Heading Where? - Jan 27, 2017
- The Buzz: Triston Casas To Reclassify To 2018 Class - Jan 27, 2017
- Underclass Invitational: Top Overall Prospects - Jan 27, 2017
- Underclass Invitational: Pitcher Analysis - Jan 26, 2017
- Underclass Invitational: Stats Story - Jan 18, 2017
- Underclass Invitational: Quick Hits - Jan 17, 2017
- Underclass Invitational Preview: Roster and Check-In Times - Jan 11, 2017
- Top 10 Player Profiles of 2016: No. 8 Grant Leader - Dec 21, 2016
- On the Hunt: High-Ceiling Uncommitted Underclass Right-Handers - Oct 14, 2016
- On the Hunt: Fort Myers Day 3 Notebook - Oct 10, 2016
- Inside the 2019 Overall Rankings: Illinois - Sep 23, 2016
- Illinois 2019 Rankings Updated - Sep 7, 2016
- 2019 Top Prospect Games: Pitcher Analysis - Aug 30, 2016
- 2019 Top Prospect Games: Catcher Analysis - Aug 24, 2016
- PBR Future Games: Team Illinois Pitcher Analysis - Aug 16, 2016
- PBR Future Games: Day Three Recap - Aug 7, 2016
- Future Games Spotlight: RHP Grant Leader - Aug 3, 2016
- 2019 Top Prospect Games - Stats Posted - Aug 1, 2016
- 2019 Top Prospect Games Preview - Jul 26, 2016
- Initial Illinois 2019 Rankings Released - Apr 14, 2016
- Underclass Invitational: Top Prospects - Feb 10, 2016
- Underclass Invitational: RHP Analysis - Feb 8, 2016
- Underclass Invitational: Catching Analysis - Feb 1, 2016
- Underclass Invite: Stats Posted - Jan 19, 2016
- Underclass Invitational: Quick Look - Jan 18, 2016
- Underclass Invitational Preview Story: Roster and Check-In Times - Jan 12, 2016
- Illinois Underclass Showcase: Top 2019 Prospects - Nov 23, 2015
- Underclass Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Nov 20, 2015
- Underclass Showcase: Stats Posted - Oct 27, 2015
- Underclass Showcase Preview Story: Roster and Check-in Times - Oct 21, 2015
- Underclass Showcase Preview: Grant Leader - Oct 19, 2015
- 2019 Stock Report: 10 Fast-Rising National Prospects - Oct 7, 2015
- MCYSA International Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Aug 25, 2015
- MCYSA International Showcase: Stats Posted - Aug 4, 2015
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- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 5 Grant Leader 12/25/17
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Scouting Report
5.15.17 - Illinois commit. Currently ranked No. 6 in the Illinois’ 2019 class and No. 105 overall. 5-foot-9, 145-pound, lean, wiry, right-handed pitcher. Started on the mound and showed once again he is one of the top sophomore arms in the state. Went seven innings, scattered seven hits, allowed one run, no earned, struck out nine and walked one. Short, quick, live arm. Showed off a four-pitch mix throughout the course of the game. Consistently mixed in a curveball and slider with advanced feel for his age. Goes to the curveball more often early in counts and tends to finish off hitters with his slider. Curveball has depth, tight spin, 12/6 shape, 72-74 mph. Slider, is tight, sharp and late, 10/4 shape, got a number of swing and misses, 75-76 mph. Also, flashed a couple of changeups, fade action, 74 mph. High-level 2019 arm.