By: Zac Bottoms
Arkansas Scouting Director

2017 C Caleb Grace committed to Carl Albert State College. Grace is the 28^th ranked player in 2017 class and is the 2^nd ranked  catcher in the class. Grace has attended several PBR events over the past two season including the NWA Open in 2015, and in 2016 the Top Prospects Games and the All-State Games in October. He has impressed our staff in different ways, even when we have seen in game play either with Har-Ber High School or Perfect Timing in summer time. Overall Grace is a versatile player with tools to compete at the collegiate level right away.

Caleb Grace, C/RHP/3B, Har-Ber High School
Grace is a 5-foot-11 180-pound athlete with an athletic frame and physical build. Grace showed the ability to play multiple position, flashing the ability to compete on the mound as well. On the mound he pitched two innings recording a strike out with no runs allowed. He pitched from an H ¾ arm slot with a short quick arm. He repeated his mechanics with a distinct balance point maintaining rhythm, he finish tall toward home plate. His fastball worked 82-84 mph with late life through the strike zone, he complimented his fastball with a curveball with 11/5 shape thrown 70-72 mph with some depth. Offensively he starts from an open stance, strides in to gets back online consistently. He attacks the baseball with a line drive swing with fast bat speed. When his approach stays to opposite field he is productive hitter, shows tendency to get around balls at times. Defensively showed the ability to play behind the plate or a corner infield spot. On the infield he played through the baseball with normal actions and strong accurate arm. Behind the plate he is a quiet receiver and shows the technique and effort required to be a sound blocking the baseball. He works through home plate throwing to second with a strong accurate arm. Overall Grace is well-rounded competitor who has the tools required to compete at the collegiate level. 

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