REFERENCES |
Deron Johnson |
Title: | Hitting Instructor |
Organization / School: | Poway Thunder |
Recommendation: | Michael Gruber can definitely play at the next level. He’s a solid defensive catcher with a great arm. He has a strong, consistent swing and is an excellent gap hitter with some power. He will be a great asset to any program. |
Additional Information: | Also Associate Scout for the Baltimore Orioles |
Mike Mitchell |
Title: | Head Coach |
Organization / School: | Christian HS |
Recommendation: | Michael became an excellent hitter with a .440 average his senior year. But what has always made him stand out is his defense skills. His defense speaks for itself and will set him apart immediately. He started all four years for me and in that time threw out 130 runners – pick-offs and throw-downs included. |
Bruce Fagan |
Title: | Associate Scout |
Organization / School: | Baltimore Orioles |
Recommendation: | What Michael does best is handle his pitchers. He’s not afraid to call any pitch, any time, at any point in the count. He’s just that good defensively. Pitchers love him. |