The Journey: '26 C/3B Anthony Grippo (Greensburg Central Catholic) - Penn State Commit

October 28, 2024
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Scouting Report

‘26 C/3B Anthony Grippo (Greensburg Central Catholic) 6-2, 180

More 🚀🚀 to view. Impressive week from one of the top catchers in the state.

POP⏱️: 1.93🎯
C Velo: 81mph💪
INF Velo: 89mph 🔥#PBFG24 || @anthonyth3guy || @ShooterHunt https://t.co/YPpIMt5qyd pic.twitter.com/3oS25lK9SM
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) July 28, 2024

‘26 C/3B Anthony Grippo (Greensburg Central Catholic) 6-2, 180

Showing off that rocket arm to throw out a baserunner stealing 🚫. Velocity behind the plate this week was up to 81mph 🔥‼️#PBFG24 || @anthonyth3guy || @PBR_Uncommitted https://t.co/RyPbCR3MRs pic.twitter.com/E4CyEUj3Aa
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) July 28, 2024

‘26 C/3B Anthony Grippo (Greensburg Central Catholic) 6-2, 180

Long athletic frame. Wide set-up, solid base. Pulls barrel inside the ball, advanced bat control. Loud contact all over the field. 💥

EV: 97mph#PBFG24 || @anthonyth3guy || @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/FNiYKAflrw
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) July 24, 2024

‘26 C Anthony Grippo (Greensburg Central Catholic) @anthonyth3guy

6-2, 180lbs

Starts things out hot in the nightcap with a loud backside double (92.4 EV). Shows the ability to adjust against a quality arm. #PBFG24 pic.twitter.com/ikL5jS9gcI
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) July 27, 2024

2026 C/3B Anthony Grippo (Greensburg Central Catholic)

Elite defensive work from the young catcher, posting some of the best times of the day, while being the very first one to go.

Arm Velocity - 80 🔥
Pop Time: 1.96 - 2.01 ⏱️@anthonyth3guy #pastategame https://t.co/7LA7dYPf3t pic.twitter.com/Jkg62nLGff
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) June 12, 2024

‘26 C/3B Anthony Grippo (Greensburg Central Catholic)

Continued his impressive all-around day by spraying line drives all over the field to kickoff gameplay. Violent bat speed with a long barrel through the zone.#PAStateGames https://t.co/opQ8u25TGK pic.twitter.com/uuSsjgH9Mm
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) June 12, 2024

‘26 C Anthony Grippo (Greensburg Central Catholic) is an advanced defender with ATH levers around the field. Extended on a few for big distance, T94 mph EV. Controls leg-kick well at 6-foot-2, 180-pounds.@FloodCityElite | @anthonyth3guy pic.twitter.com/O3CUXbAdtv
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) February 18, 2023

‘26 C Anthony Grippo (Greensburg Central Catholic) showed off consistent 2.05 pop times with 76 mph arm and quick transfers.@FloodCityElite pic.twitter.com/2PfNKtEIf1
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) February 18, 2023

6/21/22

Physical: Stronger, athletic 6-foot-1, 175lb frame. 7.91 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH. Wider, balanced stance, as the barrel operated with some quick rhythm early. Utilized a toe-tap stride to initiate the swing through a whippy, connected path towards a two-handed finish. Showcased a lofty approach from gap-to-gap while staying in the legs, allowing for a T84 mph exit velocity and 297 foot batted ball distance via Trackman.

Defensively: The primary backstop was among the pop-time leaders, hovering 2.11-2.27 with 70 mph arm-strength on the bag. Quick, efficient transfer worked in-and-out of the glove with no restrictions. Developing receiving skill set out of a traditional stance.