Most Viewed MO Profiles of 2021: No. 9 Grant Hollister
December 28, 2021
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As we close the door on 2021 and head into 2022, PBR MO takes a look at the top 10 most viewed profiles of the year. We are able to drill down into the data and track the number of reads thanks to Google Analytics. As we usually see, the list is dominated by some of the top performers and players who have made commitments this year.
Grant Hollister is the top ranked uncommitted 2024 in Missouri and is a nationally ranked talent. Hollister was on team Select at this years Future Games and started for Blue Springs South as a freshman.
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 165-pound athletic and developing frame.
Hit: RHH. At the plate starts with an athletic stance and posture. Starts with hands set slightly above shoulder height and high back elbow. Utilizes a high leg kick and gather at the top while coiling the upper half. Gets big load into lower half and lands balanced with good control. Showcases very good bat speed and is showing good strength at contact. Gets most out of body with swing and is very aggressive with the bat path. Projects to have high hit tools and potential power.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. High ¾ arm slot with clean arm action.
Defense: In the infield shows good rhythm and body control. Soft hands and good glove action. Plays underneath the ball well. Showcases lateral quickness and ability to cover some ground.
Run: 4.33 runner from home to first.
Grant Hollister: 2B/OF, (2024) Blue Springs South, MO. 5-foot-8, 158-pound athletic frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 86 mph. Started in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a leg kick before his swing. Has explosive bat speed, rotational swing plane and high finish. He found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Pull side approach. Above average in the infield, his best throw was registered at 82 mph; has soft hands, consistent feet and a clean exchange. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a short arm action. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.15.