One of the better prep hitters in the 2015 Draft class, Grisham, who went by Trent Clark at that time, signed for $2.7 million as the No. 15 overall pick. While he hit well that summer in his pro debut, finishing with a .309 average, Grisham has struggled at the plate in each of the next three years, showing little in the way of average or power, albeit as a younger player at each level, as his prospect stock declined. That changed in 2019, though, as Grisham rebounded remarkably to hit for average and produce legitimate power numbers while climbing from Double- to Triple-A.
For years Grisham was unable to find his comfort zone as a hitter, and he looked particularly lost at the plate in 2018, setting up so far off the plate with an open stance that his front foot was borderline out of the batter's box. Grisham's stance, along with his naturally passive approach, opened the door for pitchers to attack him, and he struggled to drive the baseball even when he got a hittable pitch. The Brewers determined that Grisham's point of contact was consistently too deep, and they worked with him ahead of the 2019 season on hitting the ball more out in front. The results from that adjustment have been staggering, as Grisham is now clearing fences with ease while consistently driving to ball from pole-to-pole. What's more, he's tapped into that power without it detracting from the plate discipline and on-base skills that have been a staple in his pro career.
An average runner who earns high praise for his ability to read pitchers and steal bases, Grisham swiped a career-best 38 bases in 2017, but just 11 last year in Double-A. Defensively, Grisham primarily plays left field but has seen time at all three outfield positions throughout his career. Statcast - Batting Season Pitches Batted Balls Barrels Barrel % Exit Velocity Launch Angle XBA XSLG WOBA XWOBA XWOBACON Hard Hit % K % BB % 2019 756 111 6 5.4 87.6 16.0 .227 .365 .314 .302 .350 34.6 26.6 10.9 ALL 756 111 6 5.4 87.6 16.0 .227 .365 .314 .302 .350 34.6 26.6 10.9 MLB 40553 6.3 87.5 11.2 .251 .412 .317 .318 .371 34.5 21.7 8.3 Transactions Team Date Transaction 11/27/2019 San Diego Padres traded Player To Be Named Later, LHP Eric Lauer and 2B Luis Urias to Milwaukee Brewers for RF Trent Grisham and RHP Zach Davies. 08/01/2019 Milwaukee Brewers selected the contract of RF Trent Grisham from San Antonio Missions. 06/20/2019 RF Trent Grisham assigned to San Antonio Missions from Biloxi Shuckers. 02/23/2019 CF Trent Grisham assigned to Milwaukee Brewers. 05/17/2018 Biloxi Shuckers activated RF Trent Grisham from the 7-day injured list. 04/18/2018 Biloxi Shuckers placed RF Trent Grisham on the 7-day disabled list. 04/03/2018 RF Trent Grisham assigned to Biloxi Shuckers from Carolina Mudcats. 02/23/2018 OF Trent Grisham assigned to Milwaukee Brewers. 04/04/2017 RF Trent Grisham assigned to Carolina Mudcats from Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. 03/18/2017 OF Trent Clark assigned to Milwaukee Brewers. 08/03/2016 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers activated CF Trent Clark from the temporarily inactive list. 07/30/2016 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers placed CF Trent Clark on the temporarily inactive list. 07/25/2016 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers activated CF Trent Clark from the 7-day disabled list. 06/26/2016 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers placed CF Trent Clark on the 7-day disabled list. 06/04/2016 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers activated CF Trent Clark from the 7-day disabled list. 05/22/2016 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers placed CF Trent Clark on the 7-day disabled list. 05/09/2016 CF Trent Clark assigned to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers from Helena Brewers. 08/27/2015 CF Trent Clark assigned to Helena Brewers from AZL Brewers. 06/20/2015 CF Trent Clark assigned to AZL Brewers. 06/15/2015 Milwaukee Brewers signed CF Trent Clark.
