Vaughn Grissom Stats & Scouting Report — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects
Track Record: The Braves liked Grissom's bat enough to sign him for $347,500 in the 11th round in 2019 and he just had one of the better offensive seasons in Atlanta's system, posting a 143 wRC+ between Low-A and High-A.
Scouting Report: Grissom has showcased impressive contact ability since he joined pro ball, and that continued in 2021. He pairs that natural bat-to-ball ability with a solid understanding of the strike zone, and his walk-to-strikeout rate was one of the best marks in the system. While Grissom possesses solid foundational hitting skills, scouts have been wanting to see him drive the ball for more impact and home run production. He has raw power that shows up more in batting practice, and his top-end exit velocities stack up with some of the better sluggers in the system (113.2 max EV) but some evaluators believe he'll always hit for more average than power. His slugging numbers progressed as the year went on and he has room to add weight to his frame still, but some scouts note a lack of freedom in his swing that could limit his impact. He's stretched at shortstop due to limited range and athleticism. He has the arm strength for third and the hands to handle second.
The Future: Grissom should get his first test against upper-level minor league arms in 2022 where he'll look to hit for more impact. For now he profiles as a contact-oriented utility infielder.
Scouting Grades: Hitting: 50. Power: 45. Speed: 50. Fielding: 45. Arm: 55.
