Shane
Gruener

7/19/16 - Gruener is a 5-foot-11 165-pound right-handed pitcher and infielder in Missouri’s 2017 class.  He ran a 7.34 60 and has an 85 mph exit velo. At the plate, thin set up, controlled leg kick, short stride, aggressive swing, mostly middle of the field contact.  On the infield, 81 mph positional velo, over the top release, gains ground to first base after catch, loose arm, quick feet in sync with hands and exchange, mostly accurate throws. On the mound, Gruener has an over the top release, accelerated tempo on the mound, slight bounce at balance point, in-line landing with front foot, athletic finish, fastball at 77-81 mph, curveball has 11-to-5 shape, some with late/sharp action, slight arm side run on change up, 73-76 mph, near fastball arm speed.