Justin Grimm

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Justin Grimm (born August 8, 1988 in Bristol, VA), was selected by the Boston Red Sox with the 414th pick (13th Round) of the 2007 Amateur Draft out of Virginia High School. Grimm decided not to sign with the Red Sox and to instead honor his commitment to the University of Georgia.

Contents 1 Scouting Report 2 Amateur Career 2.1 Amateur Awards 3 Trivia 4 External Links

Scouting Report

• Grimm has jumped on the map by maintaining a low-90s fastball for much of his senior season, particularly surprising after he missed his junior year with a broken arm. His other pitches are behind the heater, but have a chance to be Major League average. With his size, frame and fastball, he fits the mold of an interesting projectable high school right-hander with the potential to be a No. 4 starter in the future. ~ MiLB.com

Amateur Career

• Grimm went 9-1, with a 1.48 ERA, 93 strikeouts and 18 walks in 54.2 IP as a senior at Virginia High School. That season he helped the Bearcats to a 20-6 record and advanced to the state quarterfinals. His top performance of the year happened when he recorded 16 strikeouts in firing a one-hitter in a 3-0 win over rival Abingdon. Grimm missed his entire junior season due to an arm injury. He tossed a no-hitter with 11 K against Carroll County in a Region IV playoff game as a sophomore, and went 5-1 overall.

Amateur Awards

• 2007 Big Six Player of the Year (Bristol Hearld Courier)
• 2007 Highlands District Player of the Year
• 2007 Region IV Player of the Year
• 2007 2nd Team Pre-Season All-American selection by Rawlings/Perfect Game

Trivia

• Prior to the 2007 draft Grimm was committed to the University of Georgia.
• Grimm missed his entire junior season due to an arm injury.
• Rated by Baseball America as the 178th best prospect for the 2007 Draft.

External Links

• Justin Grimm - College Bio Courtesy of the University of Georgia
• 2007 Draft Report - Courtesy of MiLB.com