Gregory Pace

Gregory is a premium athlete with a ton of projection remaining to his body along with a complete tool package that should allow him an opportunity to impact the game on both sides of the ball. Athletic build with large frame and plenty of room for growth and strength gains. Quick twitch athlete. Offensively, Gregory showcases a simple & repeatable swing and the ability to make consistent, quality contact to all fields. Slightly open start with medium leg kick to get started. Hands load straight back and fires them directly to the ball with above average bat speed and a direct, short path to the ball. Doesn’t cheat, hits where pitched with ability to drive ball to opposite field gap with some authority. Feel for the barrel and bat speed along with some understanding of the zone should allow him to be a high average hitter. Has a chance to provide both average and power offensively. Defensively, Gregory profiles as a plus defender in any OF spot. Moves easily in the OF with a near big league average arm already and more to come, chance for a plus arm that will impact runners’ decisions. A plus runner (6.6 60 in August and 6.4 60 in October), Greg has the speed needed for CF along with the arm strength/offensive profile needed for corner OF. Exciting all around tool package with a chance to be an impact player. Gregory is a Power 5 D1 type recruit who should also garner the interest of professional baseball as he continues to develop.