Current Status:  Non-Active

Will  Vandergrift

56 # Catcher

Opening Day Age: @  EXP: 30 Years

     Full Name:  Will  Vandergrift

     Birthplace:   Waukegan, IL

     Born:  June  13th  1959

     High School:  Waukegan Township

     College:  University of Hard Knocks

     MLS debut:  May 2nd, 1980

     Nickname:   Will

     Bats:   Right   /  Throws:   Right

    Height:   6’01”  /  Weight:   200

     Sanctions:   N.S.A.   /  A.S.A.

     League Level:   Competitive

     Tourney Level:   Rookie-Advanced

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
Career309381164429.47327110.395218412.358.868330.51.51.00.6
Playoffs------------------------
Tournaments124437112415.54515000.4050937.405.951210.92.01.30.8
Fall League702352056512492.528721460.5762050530.4491.103280.91.81.30.7

Scouting Grades:

Hit: 60 | Power: 45 | Run: 75 | Arm: 70 | Field: 70 | Overall: 65

First Pro Contract:   Adult Men’s Softball Team

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

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

Last Game:  7-20-16  vs.  Toby’s Softball,  at  SportsPark, A”  going  ( 0  for  3 ,  RBI )

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:   *

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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