Future Games Spotlight: '26 C/OF Warren Gravely IV
September 24, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, CALIF. - From Wednesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 28, Prep Baseball hosted the latest edition of its prestigious Future Games and Junior Future Games at LakePoint Sports Complex in Emerson, GA., featuring the country's best uncommitted talent.
And for the first time ever, the Future Games hosted not just its typical set of incoming juniors and freshmen, but also a 17U division of uncommitted Class of 2025 players who participated in the inaugural Senior Future Games.
On the first day of the 2024 Future Games, all players representing the 2025, 2026, and 2028 grad classes participated in a pro-style workout in front of a fleet of Division I coaches - over 425 in total - alongside fellow prospects representing nearly every state in the nation.
Today, we continue spotlighting some of the standouts on Team California from the 2024 Future Games. Next, we take a look at '26 C/OF Warren Gravely IV of Santa Margarita Catholic HS. Gravely IV put together a solid offensive performance throughout the Future Games with a loud batting practice, launching an in-game HR and taking several other quality appearances at the plate to go with showing his potential behind the dish.
Upcoming Events
| Showcase | State | Date | Location |
| SoCal Underclass Top Prospect Game | CA | 09/28 | University of San Diego |
| 2024 West Coast Games | CA | 10/04 | JSerra High School & Chapman University (Hart Park) |
| Northern California Uncommitted Games | CA | 10/05 | Del Oro High School |
| Northern California Underclass Games | CA | 10/06 | Del Oro High School |
| Orange County Uncommitted Games | CA | 10/13 | Cypress College |
| Ventura County Uncommitted Games | CA | 10/20 | Ventura College |
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- CA Uncommitted Spotlight: '26 RHP Gavin Cervantes 9/25/24
- CA Future Games Spotlight: '26 C/OF Warren Gravely IV 9/24/24
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Scouting Report
Warren Gravely IV, Santa Margarita Catholic (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: C RH hitting C/OF who shows offensive impact and strength with quality defensive profile
Body: 5-11, 193-pounds. Strong frame with present strength to upper and lower body
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance with bend in his knees with slight hinge of the hips. Back elbow high even with his rear shoulder hands are slighlty off the body about shoulder height with barrel tipped forward. Medium leg kick in the load with a forward move to a wider base that allows him to sink down into his back leg and create tilt in his body that plays to his middle/pull approach looking to get the baseball in the air. Present bat speed with an uphill path that generates fly ball/line drive contact off the barrel consistently. Finishes both with 1 and 2 hands through the baseball.
Power: Shows feel to consistently get the barrel on the baseball with authority while producing a 94% Fly ball/Line drive rate including EVs up to 98 while averaging 89.6 MPH with current pull side HR power that can potentially play to middle of the diamond to oppo HR power.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph. Present arm strength with ability to carry the throw. Slot and transfer can be inconsistent at times altering release point but shows average to fringe above average potential.
Defense: 2.02-2.10 pop times. Solid receiver who has strength in his wrist while displaying mobility in lower half. Blocking flashes potential.
Warren Gravely, Santa Margarita Catholic (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP Gravely had an outstanding year in his debut season in the Trinity League. Serving as primarily the DH, he showed a strong ability behind the dish to stick there.
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Strong build with tons of strength in the lower half. Filled out well in the past year.
Hit: RHH. Feet slightly past shoulder width, rhythmic movement pre-pitch. Legs are fully engaged. Quick and powerful stroke. Gets good lift. Uses whole body well, gap to gap power with the ability to easily leave the yard.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 87.2 mph. 338' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-82 mph. OF-90 mph. Electric arm both behind the plate and in the OF. Zippy AA with online throws.
Defense: 1.94-2.02 pop times. Moves really well behind the plate, ball gets out quick and online. In OF, moves around the ball with good positioning.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 1.81 and 4.14 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 28.00 max vertical.