MOKAN Preseason All-State Spotlight: Kyle Graves
January 16, 2023
As we quickly approach our most talented event of the year, the MOKAN Preseason All-State, PBR Kansas will highlight some of the top players already slated to be at the event. Today, we take an in-depth look at 2024 SS/RHP Kyle Graves. The Free State products played important roles on both sides of the ball last year for the Firebirds as they made their run to the state tournament. On the mound, Graves is a low 80s strike thrower with a polished delivery that he repeats well. The righty commands a three pitch mix to keep hitters off balance and throw deep into games. He made a velo jump at the Preseason All-State last year, and if he does it again, he will not stay uncommitted for long. Offensively, the 5-foot-9, 145-pound left-handed hitter shows sneaky pop and barrel control and enough foot speed to make an impact at the top of the order. Defensively, like on the mound, Graves shows polished actions and feel for the came with arm accuracy.
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Scouting Report
Lean, wiry projectable athlete. Clean, repeatable left-handed stroke with hand speed, level path to contact. Advanced up-the-middle defender, soft hands and fluid footwork to pair, ranges well laterally to both sides and will stick on the infield down the road.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Lean and athletic build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Delivery: Short and simple rocker footwork around the rubber working to an easy pivot foot. Smooth rhythm and pace throughout the delivery. Works to a high balance point with strong weight stack onto the back leg. Short push off the rubber into a firm plant leg. Maintains balance and athleticism well throughout the delivery.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot with a clean and loose arm action.
FB: T79.2, 77-79 mph. Strong riding life thorugh the zone with mostly straight action. T2157, 2067 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Strong sweeping shape with feel for spin and landing in the zone. T2395, 2301 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Strong arm side fading action with fastball hand speed and strong sell. T1787, 1687 average rpm.