AJ Gracia

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #2 prospect in 2026 draft
  School: Duke. Drafted: Never Drafted
  
  Age At Draft: 21.7
  
  After an impressive fall, Gracia played his way into the Opening Day lineup. He has hit the ground running, and so far is hitting .337/.472/.612 with seven home runs, 34 RBIs and more walks (22) than strikeouts (20). He has a pro-level body at 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds with a loud set of offensive tools. Gracia has a plus feel for the barrel to go along with plus power to the pull side and a professional approach. His hands explode through the strike zone and while the majority of his power prowess has come to the pullside, he has shown the ability to drive the baseball with authority to all fields. Gracia has above-average arm strength and figures to stick in right field professionally.
• Ranked #345 prospect in 2023 draft
  School: Ranney HS, Tinton Falls, N.J. Source: HS
  
  Commit/Drafted: Duke
  Age At Draft: 18.7
  Gracia is one of the more talented prep hitters in the Northeast, though he didn’t go to East Coast Pro or the Area Code Games last summer and hasn’t drawn the big scouting contingents that others in the area have had this spring. He’s committed to Duke and it looks like a high probability he will get to campus, with a chance to make an immediate impact for the Blue Devils if he gets there. Gracia has a physical build at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds with more strength projection remaining. He sets up at the plate spread out with a wide base, a high hand setup and a slight wrap of the barrel behind his head. Once he gets his swing going, he’s able to keep his hands inside the ball with a smooth, quick stroke from the left side. He’s able to manage his at-bats well, uses the whole field with average raw power and has performed well both in high school and summer ball. A two-way player, Gracia has been up to 91 mph on the mound and he has a strong arm from the outfield. He’s a below-average runner who fits best in right field.