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Will  Vandergrift

56 # Catcher

Opening Day Age: %   EXP: 5 Years

     Full Name:   Will  Vandergrift

     Birthplace:    Waukegan,  IL

     Born:   June  13th  1959

     High School:   Waukegan Township

     College:   University of Hard Knocks

     MLS debut:   May  14th, 1981

     Nickname:   Will

     Height:  6’01”  /  Weight:  205 

     Bats:  Right   /  Throws:  Right 

     Sanctions:   N.S.A.  /  A.S.A.

     League Level:    Competitive

     Tourney Level:    Single A

GmsP.A.A.B.RunsO.B.HitsO.B.P1H2H3H4HS.L.GX.B.RBIsKOBBA.V.GO.P.SRERFCR / GOB / GH / GBI / G
2011 Stats257969163926.49424110.420215410.377.914310.61.61.00.6
Career288674164328.50026110.419216412.378.919320.61.51.00.6
Playoffs------------------------
Tournaments124437112415.54515000.4050937.405.951210.92.01.30.8
Fall League702352056512492.528721460.5762050530.4491.103280.91.81.30.7

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Scouting Grades:

Hit: 40 | Power: 48 | Run: 45 | Arm: 41 | Field: 46 | Overall: 44

First Pro Contract:   Purple Haze Softball Squad

WHAT? Acquisition:  Signed as a Free Agent,  Fall  2008

Team debut:  9-11-08  vs.  Stretch Softball  at  Belvidere North  going  ( 1 for 2 )

Last Played:  10-20-13  vs.  Boned Up Squad  at  SportsPark,  B’   going  ( 1 for 3 )

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Safely Reaching Base:

First Base Hit:   Monday,  September 11th, 2008  vs.  Stretch Softball,  Gm 1.  at  Belvidere  North

First Double:   Monday,  September 16th, 2008  vs.  Cachorros Softball,  Gm 1.  at  Dugdale  Park

First Triple:    Tuesday,  October 14th, 2008  vs.  Uncle Mikes Squad,  Gm 1.  at  Belvidere  South

First Home Run:    *

Fall League Stats:

SeasonGmsP.A.A.B.RunsO.B.HitsO.B.P1H2H3H4HS.L.GX.B.RBIsKOBBA.V.GO.P.SRERFC
20133310995335338.48632420.484621514.400.97016
2009175141183524.68616530.854814010.5851.54010
2008207569143630.48024510.53661506.4351.01602

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Scouting Report

Hitting

Although persistent shoulders & leg problems have sapped his power by reducing his swing and preventing him from getting full extension, Will Vandergrift remains a potent combination of contact and base hitting. Vandergrift powerful line-drive stroke has natural loft, and he drives the ball to all fields with above-average punch. Vandergrift at times can be a patient hitter who reads pitches well and displays superior strike zone judgment who can draw some walks.

Base-Running & Defense

Will Vandergrift has average speed at present but will pick up a grade as he continues to run. His long strides, opportunistic baserunner, will take an extra base on a fielding error. Although he’s not Gold Glove material, he continues to make strides as a utility player. Vandergrift contuse to make improvement and his throwing accuracy continues to display adequate range afield.

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