Grindlinger’s Bat Could Be Big

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Word is that the Nationals are really high on a prospect named Grindlinger. He's a young dude, just turned 17, and apparently has a serious knack for hitting the ball. His contact rates this past summer were even better than some guys who were drafted last year. The buzz is that Grindlinger is looking more like an outfielder than a pitcher these days. He's not exactly a power hitter right now, but with his youth, it's easy to see him packing on muscle and developing more pop. Think about him adding 15 to 20 pounds of good weight. He's still got that teenage frame. If that power comes through, Grindlinger could be something special. He's not the quickest guy, so corner outfield seems like his spot, but that bat could be good enough to carry him. We're talking about a potential 4-300 hitter with 25 home runs if everything breaks right. That's legit star potential.
There's also some talk about him playing both ways, at least early in his career. Some teams lean towards him as a hitter, and it sounds like the Nats might be in that camp, especially with their analytical approach.
Physically, he's got some growing to do to be ready for the big leagues, likely 3-4 years out. He's even younger than some of the guys drafted last year. The Nats draft pick will tell us a lot about their timeline. If they go for Grindlinger, it's a long-term play, but a college arm might mean they're aiming to win sooner.