"Jared Grindlinger, considered one of the top high school baseball prospects from the class of 2027, is reclassifying and will graduate as part of this year's class, making him eligible for the 2026 amateur draft, Huntington Beach coach Benji Medure confirmed on Thursday."
"Grindlinger is a left-handed 16-year-old pitcher who throws 93 to 95 mph."
"He's one of the best arms I've seen coaching high school baseball."
"Grindlinger made his season debut on Wednesday against Loyola, striking out four and giving up five hits and three runs in three innings."
Jared Grindlinger is reclassifying to graduate with the 2026 class, making him eligible for the 2026 amateur draft. The left-handed 16-year-old throws 93–95 mph and remains uncommitted. His brother Trent is a freshman at Tennessee, creating the possibility of joining him later this season. Reclassification is expected to attract additional scout attention and increased scrutiny. Grindlinger began accelerating coursework last fall by taking online classes to enable early graduation. He opened the season against Loyola, recording four strikeouts while allowing five hits and three runs over three innings.
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