LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2017 National Academic Showcase
Sam Grace is a 2018 RHP/ with a 6-3 175 lb. frame from Chesterfield, MO who attends Marquette Senior. Large frame with long limbs and wiry strength. Frame projects for additional strength. Primary right handed pitcher with a simple rock step to leg lift delivery. Stays tall and balanced on back side at gather and works to the plate with drop and drive actions. Creates some front side swing while working to the plate but lands in line and carries momentum through finish. Deep arm circle at take back and released from a high three-quarters arm slot. Fastball jumped out of hand well generated solid downhill tilt with run to arm side in the low to mid 80's, topped at 86 miles per hour. Slight hand tight spin with sharp, late tilt to glove side in the mid 70's. Also flashed a change with with late sink and fade. Maintained arm speed well with changeup offering creating a lot of deception to hitter. Consistently pounded the bottom of the zone with the present command to work to each edge of the plate consistently. Induced weak contact and effectively missed barrels throughout each inning of work. Outstanding student as well.