Matt Grace
| IP | 177 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.576 |
| WHIP | 1.407 |
| BB/9 | 2.593 |
| SO/9 | 6.814 |
- Full name Matthew Aaron Grace
- Born 12/14/1988 in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School UCLA
- Debut 04/22/2015
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Drafted in the 8th round (236th overall) by the Washington Nationals in 2010 (signed for $125,000).
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Bruins lefty Grace has done a terrific job out of the bullpen this year, with an 88-89 mph fastball and wicked low 80s curveball.
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Grace spent most of his college career as a reliever, and after the trying him as a starter for three seasons the Nationals realized that's the role he is suited for. He dominated Double-A and Triple-A hitters last season to earn a spot on the 40-man roster. Grace's calling card is his sinker, which ranges from 88-93 mph and plays up because of its excellent life down in the zone, generating loads of groundballs. Because of his ability to locate it to either side, he could be more than just a situational reliever'though he is dominant against lefties. His No. 2 pitch is a slider that ranges from fringe-average to solid-average, and he also commands that pitch well. He also mixes in an occasional changeup against righties. Grace's ceiling is modest, but he should compete for a big league job in 2015.
