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2005 South Top Prospect Showcase
Graves is a 6-0, 190 lb senior catcher from Texas with solid strength and a mature body. He ran the 60 in 7.98 and threw 75 mph during catching drills with a 2.06 best pop time. Graves has very good arm strength and his pop times will drop with a quicker release. He showed quick feet behind the plate during the games and did a good job on pitches low in the strike zone. At the plate, Graves showed the ability to handle the bat head and make consistent contact. He drove the ball hard to right centerfield a couple of times in batting practice and this is where is power is. While his swing is short, Graves doesn't get his hands extended at any point in his swing and working with this could develop his power and enable him to use his strength better. Graves is also a very good student.