Prep Baseball Report

Preseason All State Spotlight: James McGrady


Jerry Shank
PBR Maryland & Virginia/DC Executive Director

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The Preseason All-State will split into two days this year after a banner event in 2018 saw over 100 players descend on Virginia Sports Complex in Ruther Glen, Virginia to be seen by the PBR VA/DC staff. In the coming weeks, we will spotlight players that we are excited to see again at our biggest pre-season event.

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James McGrady

Class of 2021 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Greenbrier Christian Academy
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Tidewater Orioles
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: S/R

Statistics

Pitching
86
Max FB
(04/25/21)
81 - 84
FB
(04/25/21)
68 - 70
CB
(10/18/20)
73 - 75
CH
(06/23/20)
70 - 73
SL
(04/25/21)
Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
81 - 84
CB
68 - 70
SL
70 - 73
Pitching
Max FB
81
FB
77 - 79
CB
68 - 70
Pitching
Max FB
81
FB
78 - 81
CB
65 - 68
CH
73 - 75
Position
7.37
60-yard
(06/18/19)
87
INF Velo
(06/23/20)
86
Exit Velo
(02/22/20)
4.28
H-1st
(02/16/19)
Position
60-yard
7.45
INF Velo
85
Exit Velo
86
Position
60-yard
7.57
INF Velo
87
Exit Velo
82
Position
60-yard
7.41
INF Velo
83
Exit Velo
86
Position
60-yard
7.37
INF Velo
82
Exit Velo
85
Position
INF Velo
83
H-1st
4.28
Exit Velo
85
Trackman - Fastball
81.1
Velocity (max)
(06/23/20)
78.8 - 80.8
Velo Range
(06/23/20)
79.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
2280
Spin Rate (max)
(06/23/20)
2112
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/23/20)
IVB (max)
(06/23/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/23/20)
HM (max)
(06/23/20)
HM (avg)
(06/23/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/23/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/23/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/23/20)
Zone %
(06/23/20)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
81.1
Velo Range
78.8 - 80.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.1
Spin Rate (max)
2280
Spin Rate (avg)
2112
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.9
Velocity (max)
(06/23/20)
66.0 - 67.8
Velo Range
(06/23/20)
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
2430
Spin Rate (max)
(06/23/20)
2361
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/23/20)
IVB (max)
(06/23/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/23/20)
HM (max)
(06/23/20)
HM (avg)
(06/23/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/23/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/23/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/23/20)
Zone %
(06/23/20)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
67.9
Velo Range
66 - 67.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.4
Spin Rate (max)
2430
Spin Rate (avg)
2361
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.3
Velocity (max)
(06/23/20)
73.2 - 75.1
Velo Range
(06/23/20)
73.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
1605
Spin Rate (max)
(06/23/20)
1482
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/23/20)
IVB (max)
(06/23/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/23/20)
HM (max)
(06/23/20)
HM (avg)
(06/23/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/23/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/23/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/23/20)
Zone %
(06/23/20)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
75.3
Velo Range
73.2 - 75.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.2
Spin Rate (max)
1605
Spin Rate (avg)
1482
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
86.6
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/23/20)
75.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
229
Distance (avg)
(08/05/20)
291
Distance (max)
(06/23/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/23/20)
Line Drive %
(06/23/20)
Fly Ball %
(08/05/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
74.2
Distance (avg)
229
Distance (max)
291
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
86.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
75.9
Distance (avg)
221
Distance (max)
291
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
(08/05/20)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
(08/05/20)
65.9
Bat Speed (max)
(08/05/20)
63.5
Bat Speed (avg)
(08/05/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(08/05/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(08/05/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(08/05/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(08/05/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
19.8
Bat Speed (max)
65.9
Bat Speed (avg)
63.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(06/23/20)
Rise+
(06/23/20)
Sink+
(06/23/20)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(06/23/20)
Sweep+
(06/23/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Scouting Report

Top Prospect Games II 8/8/18

McGrady is 5-11 with an athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. Hits from the right side from a slightly open athletic stance, strides on line, short load back, hips rotate completely with some violence, he maintains some balance during his swing. Short to the ball, worked middle of the field, level to slightly uphill swing path, some strength at contact and extension through the ball, exit velocity was 82. At short, rounds ball and fields with above average hands and a wider base. Works through ball to a clean exchange. Throws from a three-quarters arm slot, position velocity was 81.

1.28.18:  McGrady is 5-10 with an athletic frame, he hits from the right side from an open athletic stance. Short stride on line, minimal load, has some rhythm to swing. Explosive hips and some balance to swing. Quick to ball, short path, level line drive swing with some extension through the finish, some whip to his bat. Showed good approach working middle of field, exit velocity was 78. At short, quick feet, rounds ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands. Pushes through to a clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot, short loose arm action with a quick arm, infield velocity was 81. 


Videos

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