[9] He made his major leagues debut that day versus the Oakland Athletics. He made a conscious effort to move his contact point with the ball in front of the plate as often as possible, being more aggressive in pulling the ball when pitch location allowed it. Additionally Lauer dropped his fastball usage by over 5%, leading to a massive jump in not only cutter usage but also a bump in the frequency in which he threw his curveball. “It’s different,” Haines said. “He’s one of the first ones I’ve seen do it. The name Grisham has undergone many spelling variations, including Gresham, Gressam and others. [3] He committed to Texas Tech University to play college baseball. All told, Grisham is hitting .300 with a 1.010 OPS in 441 Minor League plate appearances this season. It will enhance any encyclopedic page you visit with the magic of the WIKI 2 technology. [9] He made his major leagues debut that day versus the Oakland Athletics. Then, you evolve and can take some chances out front. Really, just try to grow as a player, grow as a teammate and try to figure out what’s going to help me get to the big leagues. Transcription. The hope is you’d trade Arcia’s above average defense for Urias’ bat, but the latter has yet to show at the MLB level. What was the breaking point in returning to the “thumbs-up” grip? In 63 games with the Shuckers, he batted .254 with a .371 on-base percentage, .875 OPS, 13 home runs and 44 RBI. An exciting deal lofted directly into our wheelhouse with two recently graduated Top 100 prospects. It was a real priority for me for that side of the family. Trenton Marcus Grisham (né Clark; born November 1, 1996) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). Since he was a kid, he used a grip in which he rested his thumbs on the bat handle, rather than wrapping them around as players are taught. The swap for Lauer and Davies is rather equal outside of salary and a few years in age. Congratulations on this excellent venture⦠what a great idea! We have created a browser extension. To install click the Add extension button. In lieu of the slider the lefty employed a high-80s cutter in its place. But I’m here now.”. Behind Grisham’s offensive breakout is a significant change in his approach at the plate that actually seems to be multiple years in the making. DOWNLOAD THE APP: Get the latest news, sports and more, Bucks 117, Pacers 89: A barrage of three-pointers erases any doubt, Packers at Vikings preview: Predictions, 5 things to watch, Former Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw signs with Blue Jays, FOLLOW JS SPORTS: Like our Facebook Page for the latest news, Like our Facebook Page for the latest news, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Grisham, who has been regarded as a “passive” hitter that hits for contact and attempts to draw walks, steadily increased his percentage of pulled balls over the last threeseasons. There’s still some things I need to work on.". section: | slug: brewers-trent-grisham-legally-changes-last-name | sport: baseball | route: article_single_fantasy | He changed his last name in 2017 to Grisham, which is his mother's last name.[12]. I ended the year well; I know that.”. And he increased his pop without losing the plate discipline he exhibited throughout the minors, drawing 67 walks while striking out only 72 times. "Went through it, changed my name, mom was really happy, that whole side of the family was really happy.". Two players in a crunch for playing time, that both receive a boost in value as they head to an organization where there should be opportunities. RELATED: Deeper roster might leave Aguilar on outside looking in, RELATED: Spring training a process for Thames, CAMP REPORT: Wade Miley roughed up, but Brewers hold off Reds. A nagging right-hamstring strain limited him to just 59 games in 2016. This is likely one of the primary reasons Davies began to curb his fastball usage heavily in 2018, dropping closer to 50% usage this season from near-60% earlier in his career. Baseball is a game of conformity, particularly in these ever-changing times when analytical evaluations break down every player’s skill set, 10 ways to Tuesday. Former first round pick with great tools and a bad swing. “I know they’ve talked about it. Things are evolving. The former first rounder took some time to marinate in the minors but was finally able to find his power stroke in 2019 and was able to pair his athleticism, advanced approach, and new found pop in his way to excellent results. I didn’t really ask. Likely not a great fit in centerfield but he might be the best of what the Padres have to offer. Personal life. [2] Playing with the 18-under Team USA team during the summer after his junior year, Grisham hit .538 with a .923 slugging percentage, 24 runs batted in (RBI) and ten stolen bases over 12 games. That’s the best feel for me.”. I just did it. The pitch was a slight upgrade from his slider in terms of its expected outcomes, but actually rated the worst of his primary offerings with an xwOBA of .348, compared to a .311 on his four seamer, and a .275 on his curveball. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. A divisive prospect over the last 18 months, the debate over Urias’ future role rages on. "I do my best to stay away from it and let the front-office guys handle that. His family matters settled, Grisham will now try to find the groove at the plate that's been eluding him for most of his tenure with the Brewers. A former first rounder out of Kent State, Lauer mixes a low-to-mid 90s fastball, a high-80s cutter, and high-70s curveball primarily, occasionally mixing in a slider and a changeup. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. If his struggles with lefthanders persist, it could lead to a platoon with lefty-killer Manny Margot. I like feeling my hands on the bat. You’re taking chances out there. [7] In 2017, he played for the Carolina Mudcats, posting a .223 batting average with eight home runs, 45 RBIs and 37 stolen bases in 133 games, and in 2018 he played with the Biloxi Shuckers, hitting .233 with seven home runs, 31 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases in 107 games. Grisham attended Richland High School in North Richland Hills, Texas. Two years ago, to honor his mother, who did all of the parenting in helping him reach his dream of becoming a professional baseball player, he changed his name to Grisham, her maiden name. You could also do it yourself at any point in time. Grisham attended Richland High School in North Richland Hills, Texas. "There were a lot of good things that happened, like the stolen bases and the low percentage of getting thrown out. Certainly not applicable to all of the San Diego players, but a few rotten apples in the barrel (aka dugout) stigmatizes the entire team. He played baseball and was on the football team as a freshman. His expected outcomes were above average with an xwOBA of .311. Free agent contracts have been handed out at a surprising rate and the first substantial trade hit our desk on Thanksgiving eve. The lefty doesn’t miss a lot of bats, despite a decent K/9 in 2019. Grisham, regarded as the top high school hitter in that 2015 draft, batted a combined .309 in 55 games as a rookie before slipping to .231 at Class A Wisconsin in 2016 and .223 at advanced Class A Carolina in 2017. Do they view Lauer as a potential rotation piece a tweak away from greater results? That's it. 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