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D.J. Reader

D.J. Reader 1B/RHP

  • Greensboro, NC
  • Grimsley
  • Travel Team: North Carolina Baseball Academy
  • Commitment: Clemson University
  • Grad 2012
  • Ht 6'3''
  • Wt 325 lbs
  • Throws Right
  • Bats Right
  • Arm 89 mph
  • 60 YD 7.43 Sec
  • Class

Running

  • N/A sec 10 Yds
  • N/A sec 40 Yds
  • 7.43 sec 60 Yds
  • N/A sec H > 1B
  • N/A sec Shuttle (L)
  • N/A sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • N/A Broad Jump
  • N/A psi Grip (L)
  • N/A psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 89 mph mph Velocity
  • 55 Arm Grade

Position - 1B

  • 45 Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 55 Hitting Grade (R)
  • 70 Power Grade (R)
  • N/A mph Exit Velocity

Pitching

  • High 3/4 Arm Angle
  • 55 Arm Action Grade
  • 52 Control Grade
  • 55 Delivery Grade
  • 86 – 89 mph FASTBALL
  • N/A FB Grade
  • 78 – 79 mph CURVEBALL
  • 60 CB Grade
  • 78 – 80 mph CHANGEUP
  • 42 CH Grade
  • N/A mph SLIDER
  • N/A SL Grade

Official Scouting Report

  • Class Rating
  • 1B/RHPPosition Projection

07/15/2011 - Team One South 2011 DJ is a big, strong, and solid two-way player at 1B and on the mound as he projects well at both positions. Foot speed is slightly above average as he moves well especially for a big guy. Feet are active as he moves well laterally, displaying range. Hands are soft, clean, and sure as he presents out front, displaying solid glove action. Foot work around the bag is a plus and is a quality receiver. Throws display life, accuracy and on line carry through his target. Offensively is where Reader may show best displaying outstanding hitting abilities with superior power. He shows a solid setup with lower half working aggressively through the swing. Hands are quick, generating plus bat speed as he shows a solid feel for the barrel with the baseball exploding off his bat when centered as he drives the ball. On the mound, fastball shows a range of 86-89 mph on a downhill plane that creates tough angles on hitters. Breaking ball is best off speed pitching showing as a quality out pitch at the next level. Changeup shows average feel for with arm side run. He attacks hitters as he throws strikes with all his pitches, working both sides of the plate. DJ is an outstanding athlete that will get a lot of looks from the top collegiate programs and pro scouts as he is a 2012 draft prospect.

Profile

D.J. Reader Greensboro, NC info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position 1B
Grad Year 2012 Secondary Position RHP
High School Grimsley Bats Right
Height 6'3'' Throws Right
Weight 325 LBS Arm 89 mph
60 YD 7.43

The chart below shows the levels of college baseball, along with the range of players with potential to be recruited at that level.

Division I Class 1 – 4
Division II Class 1 – 5
Division III Class 1 – 8
NAIA Class 1 – 6
JUCO Class 1 – 8

Tool Grade Scale

Our main goals with the BF "10-70" Scouting Scale are to provide the player with a realistic evaluation of his "PRESENT" abilities (what he can do today), and to provide college coaches with information they can use to identify and/or compare potential recruits.

Tools are graded for all players and pitchers, regardless of age or graduation year. However, for High School players we use only grades 20-70 (grades 10-18 do not apply), while for Middle School players we use only grades 10-52 (grades 55-70 do not apply).

Grade Middle School (Ages 11-13) Description High School (Ages 14-18) Description 10 Yard Dash (seconds) 40 Yard Dash (seconds) 60 Yard Dash (seconds) Home-1B LHH (seconds) Home-1B RHH (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [LEFT] (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [RIGHT] (seconds) Broad Jump (inches) Grip Strength [LEFT] (psi) Grip Strength [RIGHT] (psi) FB & Raw Velocity (mph) Bat Exit Velocity (mph) Catcher Release (seconds)
10 Poor -----N/A----- 2.50+ 7.50+ 10.50+ 6.70+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 35- 30- 30- 40- 30- 3.70+
12 Well Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.40 7.40 10.00 6.40 6.50 6.60 6.60 40 35 35 42 35 3.50
15   -----N/A----- 2.35 7.30 9.75 6.10 6.20 6.40 6.40 45 40 40 45 38 3.25
18 Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.30 7.20 9.50 6.00 6.10 6.20 6.20 50 45 45 48 40 3.15
20   Poor 2.25 7.00 9.25 5.90 6.00 6.00 6.00 55 50 50 51 45 3.10
22 Near Avg   2.15 6.50 9.00 5.80 5.90 5.85 5.85 60 55 55 54 50 3.00
25   Well Below Avg 2.10 6.25 8.75 5.70 5.80 5.75 5.75 64 60 60 58 55 2.90
28 MS Average   2.05 6.15 8.50 5.45 5.55 5.50 5.50 68 65 65 62 60 2.80
30   Below Avg 2.00 5.95 8.25 5.40 5.50 5.25 5.25 74 70 70 63 62 2.70
32 Solid Avg   1.95 5.80 8.00 5.20 5.30 5.10 5.10 78 80 80 67 65 2.60
35   Near Avg 1.90 5.65 7.75 4.90 5.00 5.00 5.00 82 90 90 71 70 2.50
38 Above Avg   1.88 5.45 7.50 4.80 4.90 4.95 4.95 86 100 100 75 75 2.40
40   HS Average 1.85 5.25 7.40 4.70 4.80 4.90 4.90 93 110 112 79 80 2.25
42 Well Above Avg   1.82 5.20 7.30 4.60 4.70 4.80 4.80 98 115 115 81 82 2.15
45   Solid Avg 1.80 5.18 7.20 4.50 4.60 4.70 4.70 103 118 118 83 84 2.10
48 Excellent   1.78 5.16 7.10 4.45 4.55 4.60 4.60 108 120 120 85 86 2.05
50   Above Avg 1.76 5.14 7.05 4.40 4.50 4.50 4.50 113 125 125 86 88 2.00
52 Outstanding   1.74 5.12 7.00 4.35 4.45 4.40 4.40 118 128 128 87 90 1.98
55 -----N/A----- Well Above Avg 1.72 5.10 6.95 4.30 4.40 4.30 4.30 123 130 130 88 92 1.95
58 -----N/A-----   1.70 5.05 6.90 4.25 4.35 4.25 4.25 128 135 135 89 94 1.93
60 -----N/A----- Excellent 1.68 5.00 6.85 4.20 4.30 4.20 4.20 133 138 138 90 95 1.90
62 -----N/A-----   1.66 4.95 6.80 4.15 4.25 4.15 4.15 138 140 140 91 96 1.88
65 -----N/A----- Outstanding 1.64 4.90 6.70 4.10 4.20 4.10 4.10 143 145 145 93 97 1.85
68 -----N/A-----   1.62 4.85 6.60 4.05 4.15 4.05 4.05 148 150 150 94 98 1.82
70 -----N/A----- Superior 1.60- 4.80- 6.50- 4.00- 4.10- 4.00- 4.00- 150+ 155+ 155+ 95+ 99+ 1.80-
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