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Josiah Gray
Born: 12/21/1997 (Age: 21) |
| Bats: Right |
Throws: Right |
| Height: 6' 1" |
Weight: 190 |
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| The converted shortstop operates with an efficient, easily repeatable, drop-and-drive delivery with a natural three-quarters release point. |
| Brandon Williams |
| 06/11/2019 |
| Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (High A, Dodgers) |
| 5/29 ; 6/9 |
| 55 |
| 2021 |
| No |
| Fastball |
60 |
94 |
96 |
Gray throws a heavy 93-96 MPH fastball with natural arm-side run emanating from his three-quarters release. He adroitly commands the pitch with effectiveness to all quadrants of the zone. |
| Slider |
55 |
85 |
86 |
A firm 84-86 MPH slider sweeps away from right-handed batters with slight vertical drop. Thrown with good command to the outer-half of the plate versus righties, Gray utilizes the pitch for the punchout and to keep hitters from sitting on his fastball. |
| Changeup |
50 |
86 |
88 |
Gray's 84-88 MPH changeup is his least used offering, although it too flashes plus-potential. Thrown with good arm-action, hitters anxiously anticipating the 95 MPH heater are helpless as the deceptive cambio tumbles beneath their swings. |
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Gray's athleticism, efficient mechanics, and solid three pitch arsenal establish a high-floor for the 21-year-old right-hander. Still relatively new to pitching, the converted shortstop's potential is high. With continued development and mastery of his craft, Gray could eventually be a no. 2 or 3 starter or a vital bullpen component.
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