Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2023

3B
RHP

Christian
Graves

McHenry County JC
Jacobs (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 210LBS
R/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: GRB Illinois 17U
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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Visual Edge
PitchAI
News
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
25.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/22
81
Bat Speed (max)
2/12/22
22
Rot. Acc (max)
10/25/20
-
Hard Hit %
Power
101.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/27/21
96.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/26/22
369
Distance (max)
6/29/21
80
Sweet Spot %
2/27/21
Run
7.3
60
2/26/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
85
INF Velo
2/26/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

88.4
Velocity (max)
2/26/22
86.4 - 88.4
Velo Range
2/26/22
2099
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/22

Changeup

80 - 81
Velo Range
2/26/22
1806
Spin Rate (avg)
3/27/21

Curveball

71 - 73
Velo Range
2/26/22
2329
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/22

Positional Tools

2022
2021
2020
60 Yard Dash
7.30
Home to First
4.46
Infield Velocity
85.0
Power / Speed Score
13.8
60 Yard Dash
7.42
Infield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
13.7
60 Yard Dash
7.37
Infield Velocity
82.0
Power / Speed Score
12.7
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Position
7.30
60-yard
85
INF Velo
101
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2022
Position
85
INF Velo
99
Exit Velo
4.46
H-1st
USA Prime Scout Day
Aug 14, 2021
Position
7.42
60-yard
Power Speed Score
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Position
7.52
60-yard
81
INF Velo
101
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Aurora Preseason I.D.
Feb 27, 2021
Position
7.49
60-yard
84
INF Velo
102
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Position
7.37
60-yard
82
INF Velo
95
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Underclass Trials
Jun 10, 2020
Position
7.72
60-yard
69
INF Velo
86
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Aurora Preseason I.D.
Feb 22, 2020
Position
7.98
60-yard
73
INF Velo
91
Exit Velo

Hitting

2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
100.6
Exit Velocity Avg
95.0
Distance Max
362
Distance Avg
194
Launch Angle Avg
13.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
101.9
Exit Velocity Avg
91.5
Distance Max
369
Distance Avg
255
Launch Angle Avg
21.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
93.9
Exit Velocity Avg
81.5
Distance Max
345
Distance Avg
193
Launch Angle Avg
16.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
100.6
Exit Velocity (max)
96.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
243
Distance (avg)
362
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
99.4
Exit Velocity (max)
93.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
140
Distance (avg)
251
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
USA Prime Scout Day
Aug 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
96.8
Exit Velocity (max)
87.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
239
Distance (avg)
355
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
100.5
Exit Velocity (max)
91.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
261
Distance (avg)
369
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Aurora Preseason I.D.
Feb 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
101.9
Exit Velocity (max)
95.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
263
Distance (avg)
368
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
265
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Trials
Jun 10, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
93.9
Exit Velocity (max)
84.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
200
Distance (avg)
345
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
25.2
Hand Speed Avg
22.8
Bat Speed Max
81.0
Bat Speed Avg
77.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
25.2
Hand Speed Avg
23.6
Bat Speed Max
79.4
Bat Speed Avg
76.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.8
Hand Speed Avg
22.7
Bat Speed Max
75.9
Bat Speed Avg
71.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.2
Hand Speed (max)
24.1
Hand Speed (avg)
79.4
Bat Speed (max)
76.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
81.0
Bat Speed (max)
77.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
23.0
Hand Speed (avg)
79.4
Bat Speed (max)
76.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Aurora Preseason I.D.
Feb 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
25.2
Hand Speed (max)
24.3
Hand Speed (avg)
78.4
Bat Speed (max)
76.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
75.9
Bat Speed (max)
71.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Trials
Jun 10, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
76.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Pitching

2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
88.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
87.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2099
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2329
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
80.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1724
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1950
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1929
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
77.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1754
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1951
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1950
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1589
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
88.4
Velocity (max)
86.4 - 88.4
Velo Range
85.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,157
Spin Rate (max)
2,099
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.5
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 72.8
Velo Range
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,456
Spin Rate (max)
2,329
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
81.0
Velocity (max)
79.7 - 80.8
Velo Range
79.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,763
Spin Rate (max)
1,724
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
USA Prime Scout Day
Aug 14, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.9
Velocity (max)
81.3 - 83.5
Velo Range
82.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,148
Spin Rate (max)
2,051
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.3
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 69.3
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,228
Spin Rate (max)
2,181
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.3
Velocity (max)
83.7 - 85.9
Velo Range
83.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,934
Spin Rate (max)
1,855
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.0
Velocity (max)
66.5 - 70.0
Velo Range
66.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,185
Spin Rate (max)
2,066
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.6
Velocity (max)
71.8 - 72.6
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,556
Spin Rate (max)
1,520
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
87.0
Velocity (max)
85.1 - 86.7
Velo Range
90.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,097
Spin Rate (max)
2,004
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.2
Velocity (max)
68.4 - 70.4
Velo Range
2,060
Spin Rate (max)
1,333
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.5
Velocity (max)
77.5 - 80.1
Velo Range
1,883
Spin Rate (max)
1,806
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Aurora Preseason I.D.
Feb 27, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
87.5
Velocity (max)
85.5 - 87.4
Velo Range
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,997
Spin Rate (max)
1,882
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.9
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 67.8
Velo Range
63.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,053
Spin Rate (max)
1,996
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.8
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 77.6
Velo Range
75.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,869
Spin Rate (max)
1,795
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
84.8
Velocity (max)
82.6 - 84.2
Velo Range
81.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,039
Spin Rate (max)
2,002
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.8
Velocity (max)
63.9 - 68.1
Velo Range
63.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,237
Spin Rate (max)
2,096
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.7
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 74.6
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,771
Spin Rate (max)
1,659
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 21, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
81.1
Velocity (max)
79.2 - 80.9
Velo Range
77.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,007
Spin Rate (max)
1,928
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.8
Velocity (max)
65.2 - 66.7
Velo Range
63.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,021
Spin Rate (max)
1,978
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Underclass Trials
Jun 10, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
77.5
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 76.8
Velo Range
74.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,004
Spin Rate (max)
1,932
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.9
Velocity (max)
60.8 - 64.0
Velo Range
59.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,879
Spin Rate (max)
1,786
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.0
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 70.0
Velo Range
67.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,545
Spin Rate (max)
1,484
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
USA Prime Scout Day
Aug 14, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 21, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
87.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
72.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
80.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.9
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.3
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.1
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.7
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Pitching
88
Max FB
86 - 88
FB
71 - 73
CB
80 - 81
CH
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Pitching
86
Max FB
84 - 86
FB
67 - 70
CB
72 - 73
CH
National Program Invitational
Jun 10, 2021
Pitching
84
Max FB
80 - 84
FB
67 - 69
CB
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Pitching
87
Max FB
85 - 87
FB
68 - 70
CB
78 - 80
CH
Aurora Preseason I.D.
Feb 27, 2021
Pitching
88
Max FB
86 - 87
FB
65 - 68
CB
77 - 78
CH
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Pitching
85
Max FB
83 - 84
FB
65 - 68
CB
71 - 75
CH
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 21, 2020
Pitching
81
Max FB
80 - 81
FB
66 - 67
CB
Underclass Trials
Jun 10, 2020
Pitching
77
Max FB
74 - 76
FB
60 - 64
CB
69 - 69
CH
Aurora Preseason I.D.
Feb 22, 2020
Pitching
79
Max FB
77 - 78
FB
62 - 64
CB
69 - 71
CH

Game Performance

Visual Edge

2022
2021
Edge Score
72.82
Edge Score
47.69

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
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)

Notes

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Comments

7/12/23

Verbally committed to McHenry County College.

6/30/23

Decommits from Bradley University.

7/05/22

Oozes physicality and sheer strength attached to a 6-foot-2, 210-pound frame. Brings an imposing presence into the right-handed batter’s box. Thumped multiple balls to the deepest part of the Creekside fields throughout the weekend, working from a shorter and more compact stroke than we’ve seen in the past. Has also breached the 100+ mph max exit velocity mark multiple times at Illinois’ events. Projects as a true middle-of-the-order masher at the next level. 

4/23/22

Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 60 in the Illinois 2023 class. Ultra-physical 6-foot-2, 190-pound frame, broad shoulders with evenly distributed strength. Impressed at the plate with a strong right-handed swing; easy bat-speed through the zone with a flat path, ball jumped off the bat including a towering home run to left-field, some effort in the swing but has a clear intent to do damage. Also showed to have some feel for the first base position; showcasing fluid footwork around the bag with reliable hands.

2/26/22

Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Thick/strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Tall, relaxed setup. Short stride. Physical presence in the box, strong hands, bat speed, explosive contact off the bat at times.
Power: 100.6 max exit velocity, averaged 96.5 mph. 362’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4. Throws play with carry at times.
Defense: Balanced footwork, athletic actions, clean exchange.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Thick/strong lower half.
Delivery: Powerful delivery that works with a drop and drive lower-half, high intent downhill with a stride that works in-line, front foot lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle out of the glove that works into a high 3/4 arm slot, quick to release.
FB: T88.4, 86.4-88.4 mph. Plays straight, late carry through the zone, thrown for strikes. T2156, 2098 average rpm.
CB: 70.5-72.8 mph. 12/6 shape, depth, tight spin. T2455, 2328 average rpm.
CH: 79.7-80.8 mph. Thrown with fastball arm speed, late run, showed control. T1763, 1724 average rpm.

2/26/22

Graves is listed at a similar 6-foot-2, 210 pounds, and he wields some of the top bat strength in the class. Graves swings with violence and he recorded the top average exit velocity of the event (96.5 mph), leading to a max batted ball distance of 362 feet. He also got on the mound and ran his fastball up to 88.4 mph.

2/12/22

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Strong, physical build.
Hit: RHH. Athletic base, long stride.  Loose, quick hands, short to the ball with present bat-speed, level path, consistently on the barrel.
Power: 99.4 max exit velocity, averaged 93.3 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Over-the-top with carry. Advanced arm strength.
Defense: Smooth, rhythmic actions on the infield. Agile. Plays through the baseball. 
Run: 4.46 runner home-to-first. 

9/29/21

Graves certainly makes for an intimidating at bat, boasting an ultra physical and strong 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame. The ball sounds different when he finds the barrel, clobbering a handful of screaming shots to the pull-side throughout the PBR at The Rock Fall Championships, including a no-doubt grand slam on Saturday afternoon. Graves’ talents translate to the mound as well, where we’ve seen him peak at 88 mph with his fastball.

6/29/21

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 200-pounds. Physical build with advanced strength throughout frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall type delivery, directional down the mound, stays balanced.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Mostly straight, four seam type, plays best at top of zone. T1934, 1854 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 shape, slurve type. T2184, 2065 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph.  

Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth comfortable load and short leg-lift timing trigger. Physicality plays in the box. Strong hands, advanced bat strength, uphill path and looks to lift the baseball with authority.
Power: 100.52 max exit velocity, averaged 91.39 mph. 369’ max distance. Present power in bat. Was consistently on the barrel with authority.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long arm action, plays over-the-top.
Defense: Plays tall through release at times, easy effort.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60. 

3/27/21

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Strong frame.
Delivery: Repeatable, athletic, tall and fall delivery, rhythm in tempo, quick leg kick, strong front side, lands square, works in line to target.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Plays downhill, arm side of plate, flashes a heavy ball.
CB: 68-70 mph. 12/6 shape, has depth, feel for strikes. T2060, 1333 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Straight change, flashes fade, arm speed similar to fastball. T1882, 1806 average rpm.

2/27/21

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Delivery: Uptempo Tall and fall delivery with some effort, works in line, lands squared and finishes athletically.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Firm straight action. T1997, 1881 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. 11/5 shape, flashes 12/6, near fastball arm speed. T2052, 1995 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Near fastball arm speed, plays straight, flashed sink at times. T1869, 1795 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Simple athletic stance, smooth pre-pitch load, short stride. Easy, repeatable swing, quick strong hands, short barrel path, works line drives to all fields.
Power: 101.94 max exit velocity, averaged 95.31 mph. 368’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Easy, long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws play accurate and with carry.
Defense: Quick feet, works low to high, plays through the baseball. 
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 

2/27/21
INF/RHP Christian Graves (Marengo, 2023) filled it up across the board. As a strong, broad 6-foot-2, 200-pound two-way player, Graves’ physicality plays well in all facets. Graves notched the top fastball of the day at 87.5 mph, sitting 86-87 throughout. It's a quick, physical arm that works uptempo and he’s convicted with his entire arsenal. Offensively, his strength plays really well, working off short path with easy, twitchy bat strength. His batted-ball profile is the recipe for high-end exit velocity in BP. Graves averaged 95.3 mph off the bat, recording one of the event’s best and most efficient hard-hit rates.
10/25/20

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Physical build; wide-shouldered, strong lower half.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, smooth tempo, rhythm present, repeatable actions, strong front side, lands slightly open, shoulders work slightly uphill, balanced/athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Quick action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Four-seam type, comes out of the hand clean and easy, high-volume of strikes, average spin rate of 2,002 rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, strikes at times, max spin rate of 2,237 rpm.
CH: 71-75 mph. Arm-side fade at times, arm speed similar to fastball.

Hit: RHH. Wide setup, smooth load, long stride. Quick hands, short level swing, gets extension after contact, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity from the tee. Recorded a max exit speed of 93.9 mph during BP, with a max batted distance measured at 345 feet.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Direct footwork, soft hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.

7/21/20

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Proportional strength throughout.
Delivery: Tall, staggered start; slow, rhythmic rock to high knee and athletic balance point. Straight leg stride on line, toe pointed directly to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long, compact arm action to a high 3/4 slot. Low effort.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Natural arm strength seems to help the fastball carry through the zone; averaged 19.1 inches of induced vertical break, the most of the event. Also features some arm-side run.
CB: 66-67 mph. A 10/4 shape with gradual action, with depth.

6/10/20

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Advanced strength in projectable frame.
Delivery: Tall start from the right of the rubber; quick to balance point, strides to open position, squared finish to home.
Arm Action: Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Straight four-seam type.
CB: 60-64 mph. 11/5 shape with above-average action.
CH: 69-69 mph. Fastball arm speed at times; some fade action.

Hit: RHH. Balanced/athletic setup; hands set low with a pre-pitch rhythm. Smooth, quick load back, slight bat wrap in load. Bat path is short, quick bat speed; apparent bat strength.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Innate strength works well within swing.
Arm: INF - 69 mph. Short arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet; consistent clean exchanges. Frame may profile best at first base.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60. 

2/22/20

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pounds. Strong, muscular, wide-shouldered build.
Delivery: Easy effort delivery, smooth rhythm, works in line.
Arm Action: RH. Long and clean arm action, works from a high 3/4 slot. Ball comes out easy.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Occasional arm side run with easy effort.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape with early action. Maintained near FB arm speed. Showcased feel for pitch.
CH: 69-71 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed. Tends to slightly lower arm angle. 

Hit: RHH. Tall set up, leg kick stride. Strong hands, lets the ball travel, short bat path, works the middle of the field.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Advanced bat strength for age.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short, loose arm action, works from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Profiles as a corner infielder. Funnels through exchange.
Run: 7.98 runner in the 60. 

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