Future Games Spotlight: RHP Grant Leader
August 3, 2016
Name: Grant Leader
Graduating Class: 2019
Position: RHP
School: Lyons Township
Height: 5-10
Weight: 150
Rank:
State: 4
Overall: 49
(Underclass Invitational 1.17.16)
Scouting Report:
Smaller frame, athletic shape, 5-foot-8, 130-pound two-way player. Projects best on the mound, electric arm speed for his age. Delivery has rhythm, stride works slightly open, athletic finish with regular effort. Arm is quick, clean action, high ¾ slot. Fastball is lively, topped at 87 mph, ranged 82-86 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, 67-68 mph. Changeup sinks to arm side, 68-70 mph. Also flashes a slider at 70-73 mph. Shows plus fastball velocity for his age, highly advance arm speed. Defensively showed similar arm strength out of the crouch (78 mph). Pop times ranged 2.06-2.12. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride with good balance. Flashed occasional hard contact, line drive type, mechanically sound approach, 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.35 runner in the 60.
The Future Games:
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NEWS ON LEADER
- 2019 Top Prospect Games - Stats Posted - Aug 1, 2016
- Initial Illinois 2019 Rankings Released - Apr 14, 2016
- Underclass Invitational: Top Prospects - Feb 10, 2016
- Underclass Invitational: RHP Analysis - Feb 8, 2016
- Underclass Invitational: Catching Analysis - Feb 1, 2016
- Underclass Invite: Stats Posted - Jan 19, 2016
- Underclass Invitational: Quick Look - Jan 18, 2016
- Underclass Invitational Preview Story: Roster and Check-In Times - Jan 12, 2016
- Illinois Underclass Showcase: Top 2019 Prospects - Nov 23, 2015
- Underclass Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Nov 20, 2015
- Underclass Showcase: Stats Posted - Oct 27, 2015
- Underclass Showcase Preview Story: Roster and Check-in Times - Oct 21, 2015
- Underclass Showcase Preview: Grant Leader - Oct 19, 2015
- 2019 Stock Report: 10 Fast-Rising National Prospects - Oct 7, 2015
- MCYSA International Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Aug 25, 2015
- MCYSA International Showcase: Stats Posted - Aug 4, 2015
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