Grady Saunders is a 6’2’’ 170 lb. 2026 out of Springfield OR and attends Thurston High School.  Tall, medium build with projectable frame and plenty of room for added strength. Extremely versatile athlete that can impact the game from multiple positions.  Primary pitcher with a right-handed delivery with whippy arm action.  Delivers out of a 3/4 arm slot and has good extension with his release. Continuing to run up his velocity reaching 93 mph with his fastball. Throws a slider with confidence in any count that runs from contact.

Plays the middle infield with clean glove work and good pace through fielding actions. Demonstrated accuracy across the diamond with a lower arm slot and starts the ball up the line. High IQ player with great communication with other defenders.

Right-handed hitter with a balanced base.  Has hands in a relaxed cocked, shoulder position and utilizes a leg kick timing mechanism.  Is on time with fastballs and is able to leverage against off speed. Finds barrels often to pull side and battles in two-strike counts.

Oregon State Beaver commit

Exceptional student with a 4.0 GPA.