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2020 14U South Showcase
Jadon Grigson is a 2024 C/RHP, OF with a 5-9 135 lb. frame from Lufkin, TX who attends Lufkin. Medium, square shouldered frame with a lean and projectable build, has room to grow throughout moving forward. Ran an 8.31 60-yard dash. Primary catcher, lower set up behind the plate, receives the ball out front with two hands, taller release and can incorporate additional lower half into actions, short arm action with a tight release on throws. Fields the ball to side in the outfield, longer arm action and works into a short crow hop at release, gets uphill at times and can continue to work on top of the throws for added carry. Also pitched, worked exclusively out of the stretch, short and online stride down the mound, full arm action through the back working to a high three-quarters release point. Fastball topped out at 73 mph, some effort at release, shows a feel for curveball at 59 mph, tends to slow arm prior to release. Righthanded hitter, begins with a high hand set and back elbow at the plate, utilizes a high leg lift trigger for timing at the plate. Swings with intent, has timing components to swing, looks to lift at point of contact. Works the ball around the field, gets mistimed occasionally with shift, full finish through the ball.