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TN Top Profiles of 2021: No. 16 Grayson Saunier

December 22, 2021
Colton Provey
Tennessee Scouting Director

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Scouting Report

09/17/21
Saunier, an Ole Miss recruit, did not show off the eye opening velocity of some of his peers, but that should not dissuade from the massive upside and potential that he holds as a future starter. The 6-foot-4, 185-pound right-hander oozes projection, physically, with room to add strength to both the upper and lower-half. The arm works loose with quickness out front, and the 88-90 fastball that he showcased late in the summer is likely to see bigger jumps as soon as the spring. Effortlessly completing a smooth delivery, Saunier possesses advanced feel for his secondary offerings including a changeup (79-80) that profiles very well against the fastball with fade and is thrown with intent to both sides of the plate, as well as a tightly spun breaking ball (69-71, 2700+ RPM) that holds depth and given his aptitude might ultimately be developed into a firmer slider. Overall, it is easy to bet on the upside that Saunier exhibits, and given his frame, quick arm, and complete arsenal, MLB scouting departments are likely to value his upside as a future starter.
3/26/21
RHP Grayson Saunier (2022, Ole Miss) turned in arguably the best pitching performance on the mound on Friday. Saunier went the distance (7 innings) on 89 pitches, struck out 10, and only allowed four hits, two runs (zero earned) and yielded no walks. The 6-4, 190 pound right-handed hurler was in control from the first pitch. He worked in the upper 80’s early on, but settled into more 85-87 mph in the later innings with arm side run. The slider at 78-80 mph (2350 rpm) was what made him virtually un-hittable during this outing. He worked the pitch down in the zone to right-handed hitters, and showed feel to hit the back door against left-handed hitters. Seemed like hitters had trouble all game long picking it up, as it worked well off the fastball and possessed the same arm action and intent.
9/10/20
Making his national rankings debut at 235 after showing one of the most polished repertoire over the summer with a FB up to 89 and a devastating changeup. By time Saunier hopped off the basketball court, the high school baseball season was all but over, yet he prepared for what would be a big summer in solidifying his name at the top.  Long, lean frame with room to add more strength. Good athleticism in his delivery.  Live FB at 85-89 that jumps on hitters and will soon be climbing into the 90s.  Advanced changeup at 74-77 with great depth and sink, a rare swing n' miss changeup offering to go with a high spin 12/6 breaking ball at 69-71.  


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