Justin Grimm

Bio

School: Georgia
Drafted: 5th round pick of the 2010 draft by the Texas Rangers
Scouting Report: Grimm has jumped on the map by maintaining a low-90s fastball for much of his senior season, particularly surprising after he missed his junior year with a broken arm. His other pitches are behind the heater, but have a chance to be Major League average. With his size, frame and fastball, he fits the mold of an interesting projectable high school right-hander with the potential to be a No. 4 starter in the future. - MiLB.com

Grimm's size and power stuff are sure to generate plenty of interest on Draft Day. Georgia's Friday starter has the makings of a plus fastball and curve to go along with an average changeup. Command issues have hurt him at times, leading some to wonder if he'll be a starter long term. Pitching in the competitive SEC certainly doesn't hurt. The team who thinks his command issues are correctable will likely take him fairly early as a college starting pitching prospect with plus stuff.  ~mlb.com

Rumors

What To Do With Justin Grimm (5/26/2010)
Georgia starter Justin Grimm has struggled this season. How will teams evaluate him?

College Arms Continue To Struggle (5/10/2010)
None of the top college arms appear ready to step up and be labeled the best college pitcher in the draft.

Anthony Ranaudo vs. Drew Pomeranz Does Not Deliver (4/28/2010)
Two of the possible top 5 picks of the draft faced off this past weekend. Unfortunately, neither pitched well.

Rating: 7.2 / 10

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