Grady
Spears

Grady Spears: 1B/RHP, (2024) Clay, OH. 5-foot-11, 190-pound. (63.9 mph bat speed average). (18.9 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, displayed a level swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 79 mph; had sure hands, consistent footwork, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he had a clean arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1934; Avg 1846). Shows some action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 1969; Avg 1896).

Grady Spears: 3B/RHP, (2024) Clay, OH. 5-foot-11, 195-pound. During batting practice, Spears best exit velocity was 93 mph. (62.0 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Bat speed is present, exhibits a simple level swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 74 mph; showed a clean exchange, firm hands, and consistent feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 8.01. On the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 76-77 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1824; Avg 1717). Shows some action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 1806; Avg 1780). His changeup (67-68) shows slight action. Has tight late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 1685; Avg 1679).

Grady Spears: 3B/RHP, (2024) Clay, OH. 

5-foot-11, 190-pound solid frame. Solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 91 mph. Starts in an athletic balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed is explosive and has a level swing plane. Barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 75 mph; has a developing exchange, consistent hands, and average feet. Recorded a time of 8.08 in the 60-yard dash. Solid on the mound, had good arm speed and a high ¾ arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher who shows decent effort. Uphill shoulders with an athletic balance point. Curveball (64-66 mph), changeup (70-71 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 76-78 mph. 

Swing Mechanics: Right-handed hitter that starts in a balanced stance. Simpel, efficient load that leads to a balanced launch.
Hit: Level stroke with a bit more strength than speed presently. Ball comes off well when squared. Ran into a few in BP, showing authority to pull side.
Power: Gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Middle of lineup.
Field: Frame/skill set play at first base. Moves off the bag with feel. Well versed at the position with an above average skills set across the board.
Throw: Compact arm with present accuracy and average strength.

Mechanical/Delivery Notes: Works exclusively from the stretch. Uptempo pace to a delivery that requires regular effort. High-3/4 right-hander with above average strength/speed to his arm.

Fastball: 72-76 mph. Heavy pitch that is mostly true through the zone. Worked both sides of the plate with the offering.

Curveball: 64-65 mph. Spins an 11/5 shaped breaking ball with more depth than action. Also showed the ability to locate the pitch in the zone consistently. Pitch acted as a put-away offering.

Pitchability: Strike thrower that was able to induce weaker contact for the most part.