01/15/2010 - Under Armour Pre-Season All-America - 2010 Jacques is a two-way player on the mound plus at 1B with a tall, athletic body that is well suited for his positions. Currently, he projects best on the mound for the next level. Delivery is sound showing proper mechanics that allows his arm action to work loose and free from his body. Fastball shows a range of 82-85 mph with late life. Breaking ball displays ' shape with tight spin and sharp break as he shows command of the pitch. He attacks hitters working to get ahead. Defensively, he has rhythm to his approach on ground balls as he makes the plays. Offensively, de Gruy has leverage and strength in his swing with the baseball jumping off his bat when centered. He utilizes his lower half well but needs to work on a more consistent swing path as he will benefit with refinements in his approach. Jacques has an upside on the mound and will get looks from the collegiate coaches with his baseball abilities.