12/27/2012 - Under Armour Recruiting Classic Hoffman continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date, now a 7.47 runner. He utilizes his feet well as he takes proper routes / angles in tracking down balls. He needs to continue to get behind balls more to play through with momentum to his target to continue to improve defensive grade. Throws are accurate but needs to build more arm strength through a long toss program and improve foot work to throw to improve grade. At the plate, Grant shows a balanced approach with rhythm. Hands are loose and work through the ball well, creating extension through a level swing path. He has strength in his swing and uses his lower half well with baseball exploding off his bat when centered. At the event, he was 3 for 6 with a 2B. Mental makeup is plus as he is very coachable and displays a positive attitude.