Baseball Recruiting / Illinois / La Grange, IL / Lyons Township High School / Grant Leader

Grant Leader '19 Recruiting Profile

Lyons Township High SchoolLa Grange, ILBaseball
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ClubTigers Baseball Club
Height5'9"
Weight145lbs
Age23
Primary PositionRHP
Secondary PositionCatcher
Dominant HandRight
60 Yard Dash6.99
Top Fastball Velocity88
Exit Velocity86
Catching Velocity81
Consistent Fastball Velocity87
Top Pop Time2.04
Consistent Changeup Velocity72
Consistent Pop Time2.08
Consistent Breaking Ball Velocity75

Video

Video of July 2016 July 2016

Personal Statement

My name is Grant Leader and I attend Lyons Township High School in La Grange, IL.  I've been playing baseball for about ten years now and am looking to play at the next levels, such as college and the pros.  I've been a pitcher ever since "kid pitch" in Little League and have been dedicated to improving my skills as a pitcher every day of the year.  With advice from my coach, I've been doing an all body workout that focuses on pitcher-specific muscles ever since I was twelve.  

My work ethic in the classroom rivals my dedication on the field, as I am challenging myself by taking Honors and AP classes during my sophomore year.  Both my mother and my grandmother were teachers at Lyons Township High School, so academics has always had and will have an important place in my life.  For all the hours I put into working on the baseball field, I spend many more working on my school work.  Unlike most other recruits, I don't make or really have extra time for social media like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.  Reason being, I am not comfortable bragging about myself, where I have been or what I am doing, but I am comfortable with who I am becoming.  I hope you will get a chance to meet me someday soon.

I am unique as a baseball player because I have been working to protect the health of my arm since the age of 12.  In the off season, I workout many hours a week to improve all aspects of my game, such as hitting, fielding, pitching and the mental side of baseball.  Before I play, I have a routine that includes band work and other stretches and even ice down my arm and shoulder after playing.

I bring some unique qualities to a team which include my work ethic, vocal leadership skills on and off the field, and my ability to accept and respect authority from all coaches.  I lead by example with a positive attitude and respect for all players, coaches and umpires.  This high school season, I started out on the freshman team and eventually moved my way up to the varsity level at the end of the season, pitching in a post-season playoff game against Mt. Carmel High School.   I had no trouble at all adjusting to the different levels of competition or the unique player dynamics on each team.  I would be an excellent ambassador for your baseball program, the university itself  and would work very hard to make both of them proud.  I am eager to learn more from you and your coaching staff and am looking forward to many more years of baseball ahead of me.  

Athletics

High School Information

  • Years w/ Varsity
  • 1 year
  • 2016 Varsity Team
  • Jersey: #19
  • 2016 Freshman Team
  •  
    Starter
     - Jersey: #9
  • Team Awards
  • Conference Champs
  • 2016 Sophomore Team
  •  
    Starter
     - Jersey: #31
  • Team Awards
  • Conference 2nd Place
  • 2016 Junior Varsity Team
  • Jersey: #19

Club Information

  • Seasons of Club Experience
  • 3 seasons
  • 2016 Tigers Baseball Club (15U)
  • 2016 Top Tier Dennison (IL) (16U )
  • 2015 Tigers Baseball Club (14U)

Coach References

  • Travel / Club Coach
  • Art Lehmann
  • Travel / Club Coach
  • Eddie Acosta
  • High School Head Coach
  • Kevin Diete
  • Travel / Club Coach
  • Griffin Phelps

Events

  • Camp/Event
  • Perfect Game WWBA National Championship 16U
  • 7/08/16 to 7/15/16
  • Starting pitcher, threw 4.2 innings against the West Hills Show. Seven strikeouts, one walk, seventeen first pitch strikes. Played 3rd Base against Elite Baseball A2K. Went 1 for 2 at the plate with a single in the third inning.
  • Camp/Event
  • 2016 WWBA 16U National Championships (2018 Grads)
  • 7/08/16 to 7/15/16
  • At the age of 15, pitched for the Top Tier 16U Dennison team and was named to the All-Tournament Team.
  • Camp/Event
  • NTIS Great Lakes Tryouts
  • 7/01/16 to 7/01/16
  • Highlights: Selected to the 16U Great Lakes All-Region Team, top pop time (2.05), top fastball velocity (86), under 7.00 in the 60
  • Camp/Event
  • Under Armour Classic
  • 6/17/16 to 6/19/16
  • 2019 RHP Grant Leader (Lyons Township HS, IL) worked 80-85 mph with his fastball in middle relief throwing a high percentage of strikes working both sides of the plate. Leader also showed a sharp 69-72 breaking ball below the strike zone and a 69-70 mph change-up with arm-side run. The 5-foot-10, 150-pound righty is just a rising sophomore and looks even younger, but the arm is noticeably fast so there should be more velocity in the tank as he develops physically.
  • Camp/Event
  • PBR Underclass Invitational
  • 1/17/16 to 1/17/16
  • 1.17.16 - Smaller frame, athletic shape, 5-foot-8, 130-pound two-way player. Projects best on the mound, electric arm speed for his age. Delivery has rhythm, stride works slightly open, athletic finish with regular effort. Arm is quick, clean action, high ¾ slot. Fastball is lively, topped at 87 mph, ranged 82-86 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, 67-68 mph. Changeup sinks to arm side, 68-70 mph. Also flashes a slider at 70-73 mph. Shows plus fastball velocity for his age, highly advance arm speed. Defensively showed similar arm strength out of the crouch (78 mph). Pop times ranged 2.06-2.12. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride with good balance. Flashed occasional hard contact, line drive type, mechanically sound approach, 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.35 runner in the 60.
  • Camp/Event
  • PBR Underclass Showcase
  • 10/25/15 to 10/25/15
  • 10.25.15 - 5-foot-8, 130-pound, right-handed hitting RHP/C. Works from an over the top arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Smooth rhythm with an open landing and athletic finish. Tends to leak out front early. Threw fastball for strikes with slight running action at 85-86 mph. Curveball showed 12-6 shape with sharp action at 67-69 mph. Slider showed 10-4 shape at 75 mph. Showed feel for changeup while maintaining arm speed at 71-72 mph. One of the top arms in the 2019 class. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Accurate throws showed carry popping 2.11-2.19 and throwing 81 mph from the crouch. At the plate hits from a balanced setup, preloaded to backside, with a short linear stride. Line drive hitter with a short, level swing path. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.27.
  • Camp/Event
  • 2015 WWBA Kernels Foundation Championships
  • 10/02/15 to 10/05/15
  • At the age of 14, pitched on the Top Tier Americans 17U team and was named to the All-Tournament Team
  • Camp/Event
  • PBR MCYSA Summer International Showcase
  • 7/28/15 to 7/28/15
  • 7/28/15 - 5-foot-7, 130-pound, right-handed hitting RHP/C with a small, athletic frame. Showed advance velocity and feel for size and age. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall, online delivery with a short leg lift. Smooth rhythm with level shoulders. Fastball sat 83-85 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape with short, late break at 66-68 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup with fade at 68-70 mph. Featured a cutter that showed slider action with late, biting action at 70-72 mph. One of the top arms to watch in Illinois in the coming years. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Tall receiver behind the plate in drills with flexibility in the lower half. Popped 2.18-2.26 and threw 73 mph from the crouch. At the plate hits from a balanced setup, short toe tap stride. Line drive hitter with a short, level swing path. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.08.

Statistics

Statistic2016 Varsity Team2016 Junior Varsity2016 Sophomore Team2016 Freshman Team2016 Tigers Basebal2015 Tigers Basebal
Types of PitchesFastball, Curveball, Changeup, CutterFastball, Curveball, Changeup, CutterFastball, Curveball, Changeup, CutterFastball, Curveball, Changeup, CutterFastball, Curveball, Changeup, CutterFastball, Curveball, Changeup, Cutter
ERA0.000.001.140.000.8752.867
W-L (Pitching Record)0-00-02-03-0
Appearances2124426
Games Started0024311
Complete Games000216
Saves000
Innings Pitched2.12.012.1191690.1
Hits20114863
Runs Allowed0020348
Earned Runs0020237
Batter's BB0056346
Batter's SO54194028141
Batter's HBP104019
Avg..241.268.318.353
GP/GS12/1213/139/952/52
AB294122136
R66449
H711748
2B22114
3B0022
HR0102
RBI66240
SLG%.310.390.545.529
BB33415
HBP3017
SO04215
OB%.361.311.444.438
SB/Attempts2/23/33/314/14
Team Record11-111-27-235-17-2

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High School Information

StateIllinois
Enrollment4000
Phone(708) 579-6500

Academic Accomplishments

Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors English (Freshman Year) Geometry Accelerated (Sophomore Level taken as a Freshman)
Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP European History (on my current sophomore schedule)
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
No

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