Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | STL | RHP | 37 | 35 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | SL | Ctl/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 55 | 40 | 50/40 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Ray Kinsela
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 8
RuleV: 2022
Physical Description: Long, lean build with tapered frame and good strength throughout. Closing in on physical maturity, plus body.
Delivery & Mechanics: Drop and drive operation with some crossfire out front, slot gets near vertical, lower release height than expected given size of frame, length to arm stroke, fringe timing occasionally.
Fastball: Generally operates in the low-mid 90's, usually in the 91-94 mph range with flashes of 95-96 at times. Generally sat in the same velo band in college both at Connors State and Oklahoma State. Chance for plus fastball in short spurts, but given development as a starter/long reliever, the projection stays above-average. Grade: 55
Slider: Gragg's slider has flashed plus for years but never consistently gotten there, pitch relies on horizontal break more than vertical, can manipulate shape depending on handedness of hitters, likes to land for strikes, solid pitch that lacks consistent bat-missing qualities and will likely struggle to do so with frequency at the big league level. Grade: 40
Control and Command: Gragg has shown more propensity for strikes in pro ball than he did in college, but the overall projection here is limited. More of a strike-thrower than a command artist now. Control: 50 | Command: 40
Overall: Mostly two-pitch swingman type with some upside should command improve, neither fastball nor slider project as big league bat-missers, with enough strikes there's a solid bullpen future here in a middle/long relief way, maybe a 6th starter type if the command comes along.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High
