Prep Baseball Report

Uncommitted Spotlight: '24 1B/3B Joey Granko (Old Forge)


James Delaney
Event Operations NY/PA


Power hitting 1B continues to make strides...


Scouting Report

6/15/23

Physical: 6-2, 208 pounds; Proportional, Muscular build. 7.33 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a short swing path with a two handed finish.  More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 91 MPH via Trackman. Showed some pull side power.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while showing active feet. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot.  INF - 81 MPH.

6/12/22

Physical: Above-average, physical 6-foot-1, 200lb frame. 7.57 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH. Balanced, even stance, as the lower half glides over the front side at impact with weight shift. Utilized a pre-set hand position and whipped through a flat path into the hitting zone. Hard barrels to the pull-side of the field with deep one-handed finish. Recorded T91 mph bat-exit velocity with ability to land on the sweet spot with consistency. Plenty of deep contact for extra-bases. 

Defensively: The first baseman chopped his feet with wider base while fielding off the middle of his body. Chance to stick moving forward, reaching back for a 77 mph arm-strength across the diamond.

Pitching: RHP - Slower paced delivery that sequences on time down the slope. Longer arm-action with a stab in the back, 74-76, T77 mph fastball into the zone. Mixed two-plane mid-60’s breaker on 11/5 tilt and developing 69-72 mph CH.