LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2024 13U National Showcase
Grayden Bledsoe is a 2029 SS/RHP/C with a 5-9 145 lb. frame from Pontotoc, MS who attends North Pontotoc. Compact, medium frame with plenty of room to fill out and add strength. Recorded a 7.35 second sixty-yard dash time. Primary shortstop with aggressive footwork into the fielding process. Displayed a clean funnel out in-front, showed some lateral range and produced accurate arm strength up to 71 mph across the diamond during drills. Secondary right-handed pitcher that worked from a full windup delivery with a lightly higher leg lift into balance with a medium stride length down the slope. Maintains good balance throughout, fastball worked in the mid--to-upper 70s for the majority of his outing and topped out at 79 mph from a three-quarters arm slot. Strike thrower with good command of strike zone, landed slower 11-5 shaped breaking ball for strikes that showed some depth to it. Will continue to improve with minor mechanical refinements and additional velocity. Showed solid catch-and-throw skill set during drills. Gained ground towards his target, maintains good direction and produced arm strength up to 72 mph from behind the plate. Took part in the outfield portion of the workout as well, where he showed sound footwork, clean actions and arm strength up to 80 mph during drills. Right-handed hitter that hits from a narrow, upright stance with a tight, flat hand set and leg lift trigger. Incorporates rotational lower half mechanics, has some present bat speed and feel for the barrel. Will continue to improve with proper swing adjustments and additional strength.