Two-Way Tuesday Spotlight: 2021 Grant Burleson
March 3, 2020
Scouting Report
1/20/20
6-foot-3, 200-pound projectable frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's 90 mph exit velocity showed his ability to drive the ball with power. Setup is comprised of balanced stance and a short stride. Explosive bat speed and a flat swing plane, he ends his swing with level finish. Was able to create a lot of loud contact during his round. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, showed an ability to throw across the field at 80 mph; has rhythmic footwork and soft hands. Used a quick arm action with a ¾ slot. Advanced on the mound, he showed a loose arm action and an over-the-top angle. Has a tall balance point and uphill shoulders. Has an athletic finish and lands square. Produced a fastball that came in at 81-85 mph with a max of 87 mph; shows a hard movement. His 10/4 curveball (69-71) shows in the zone command. He had fading action on his changeup(68-72).
6-foot-3, 200-pound projectable frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's 90 mph exit velocity showed his ability to drive the ball with power. Setup is comprised of balanced stance and a short stride. Explosive bat speed and a flat swing plane, he ends his swing with level finish. Was able to create a lot of loud contact during his round. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, showed an ability to throw across the field at 80 mph; has rhythmic footwork and soft hands. Used a quick arm action with a ¾ slot. Advanced on the mound, he showed a loose arm action and an over-the-top angle. Has a tall balance point and uphill shoulders. Has an athletic finish and lands square. Produced a fastball that came in at 81-85 mph with a max of 87 mph; shows a hard movement. His 10/4 curveball (69-71) shows in the zone command. He had fading action on his changeup(68-72).
Positional_Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 215-pound projectable frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, short stride stride. Explosive bat speed. Level finish, flat swing.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: 80 infield velocity. Soft hands, rhythmic footwork.
Arm: RH. Quick arm action, ¾ slot.
Pitching: Advanced overall action. Over-the-top arm angle, loose arm action.
FB: T87. 81-85 mph. Hard movement.
CB: 69-71 mph. In the zone accuracy, 10/4 movement.
CH: 68-72 mph. Fading action.
"The 6-foot-3, 200-pound righty has been waiting a long time to make his full return to the circuit. Well over a year out of Tommy John surgery, Burleson looked really sharp and back to 100% (Up to 87 in 2018). Fastball sat 81-85, Top 87, smooth rhythm, quick arm w/ plenty more in the tank. Best secondary was hard-biting 11/5 curveball (69-71) that’s going to generate a lot of swing n’ misses. Showed ability to throw CH down in zone or miss down w/ slight fade. At the plate, balanced setup w/ great bat speed. Sprayed balls gap-to-gap, consistent hard-contact, can get extra base hits in bunches. Potential collegiate two-way, who is just getting started in 2020."