LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 National Pre-Draft Showcase
Grant Judkins is a 2016 3B/RHP with a 6-3 190 lb. frame from Pella, IA who attends Pella. Large frame, athletic build with present strength. Projects for additonal size with strength. Left handed hitter with a spread, slightly open stance and leg kick trigger. Creates slight front hip coil and shifts into contact with linear lower half mechanics. Shows present bat speed with a compact swing plane the creates leverage through the zone. Consistently squared up baseball with loud contact to each gap. Also shows the ability to turn barrel head and drive the baseball deep to the pull side gap. Worked out defensively from the infield showing good arm strength with a loose arm action topping at 89 mph. Creates some momentum to bag while working through baseball throwing from a taller position. Smooth glove actions while funneling with clean glove to hand exchanges. Also pitched showing a loose, quick arm whip from a three-quarters slot. Creates some body tilt to first base side resulting in occasional front side swing. Fastball shows good downhill angle in the mid to upper 80's when offering is online and over front side. Gets on top of curveball well showing downer shape with depth and tight spin in low 70's. Flashed a change up with fading actions in the mid 70's. Very projectable tools that will continue to develop with maturity. Outstanding student. Committed to University of Iowa. Named to 2016 Pre-Draft Showcase Top Prospect List.