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If Grace reaches the majors, it will be because of his fastball, evaluators say. He used it almost exclusively during the season, even against left-handed batters. The low 90s fastball has such heavy sink and life. “You can’t teach that,” one scout said.But in order to reach that point, Grace has to keep working on his secondary pitches. Grace’s command of his slider and change-up have improved, and he was sent to the AFL to further develop both pitches. The Nationals wanted Grace to use his slider more as a “go-to” pitch that he can bounce in the dirt with two strikes for a punchout or use even when behind in the count.
Seems to have it turned it around at Syracuse after some troubles early this year. Decreased K rate and slight increase and walks a cause for concern though. Only 5.4 K/9 with 3.3 BB/9. Still getting guys out though, but that may not translate to the majors, as his cup of coffee would have indicated.
I saw absolutely nothing from his time in the majors (and I saw several appearances, including one with good results) to suggest he is a major league pitcher. His stuff is the same as Jason Bergmann from the other side.
and that could result in a nice career for him