From Lion to Duke (March 26, 2018)
(Photo courtesy of Ali Johnson Photography)
Most high school athletes dream of playing a sport in college. In the summer of 2016, Lliam Grubbs received an offer to play Division 1 baseball at James Madison University. Grubbs is one of two current Varsity players that have received offers to play college baseball.
Entering his senior season with the Lions, Lliam is set to be one of the main pitchers for Louisa. According to Prep Baseball Report, the leading website for high school baseball, Grubbs’ fastball is averaging 87 mph, with offspeed pitches averaging 77 mph. In his last scrimmage against the Courtland Cougars, Grubbs allowed no hits over two innings with one walk allowed. Batters facing Grubbs have a hard time making contact with the fastball and his knee buckling curveball.
The Louisa County baseball program is known for producing college baseball players. John Reynolds, Cale Agee, Ethan Fletcher, and Wayne Butler, four players from the class of 2017, are currently playing baseball in college. Grubbs feels like the Louisa baseball program has helped to shape him into the player he is today. “Ever since freshman year, everyone around me has been so supportive. I really wouldn’t be where I am today without my coaches pushing me into the player I am.”
Although he was talking to other colleges about playing baseball, Grubbs chose JMU because of the positive atmosphere. “JMU is an awesome place,” explained Grubbs. “The atmosphere there is like no other. The people are amazing and are always smiling when you walk around campus.”
“My biggest motivation has been to be able to play college baseball,” said Grubbs. “Ever since I was little I knew I wanted to play baseball in college.” Lliam has shown tremendous growth on and off of the field throughout his high school career, which will ultimately help him in the future. “My goal is to compete in everything I do in college whether it be on the baseball field or in the classroom.”
Like many baseball players, Grubbs’ biggest supporter throughout his baseball career has been his dad, Bobby Grubbs. “My dad has always been by my side,” said Grubbs. “He has been going to the field to throw with me since I was seven and without him I definitely would not be where I am today.”
With players like Lliam Grubbs in the Louisa baseball organization, Louisa is on track to inspire more young athletes to pursue a dream of playing a college sport. We wish good luck to Lliam in the future, and will be rooting for him when he puts on the Dukes uniform for the first time.
Most high school athletes dream of playing a sport in college. In the summer of 2016, Lliam Grubbs received an offer to play Division 1 baseball at James Madison University. Grubbs is one of two current Varsity players that have received offers to play college baseball.
Entering his senior season with the Lions, Lliam is set to be one of the main pitchers for Louisa. According to Prep Baseball Report, the leading website for high school baseball, Grubbs’ fastball is averaging 87 mph, with offspeed pitches averaging 77 mph. In his last scrimmage against the Courtland Cougars, Grubbs allowed no hits over two innings with one walk allowed. Batters facing Grubbs have a hard time making contact with the fastball and his knee buckling curveball.
The Louisa County baseball program is known for producing college baseball players. John Reynolds, Cale Agee, Ethan Fletcher, and Wayne Butler, four players from the class of 2017, are currently playing baseball in college. Grubbs feels like the Louisa baseball program has helped to shape him into the player he is today. “Ever since freshman year, everyone around me has been so supportive. I really wouldn’t be where I am today without my coaches pushing me into the player I am.”
Although he was talking to other colleges about playing baseball, Grubbs chose JMU because of the positive atmosphere. “JMU is an awesome place,” explained Grubbs. “The atmosphere there is like no other. The people are amazing and are always smiling when you walk around campus.”
“My biggest motivation has been to be able to play college baseball,” said Grubbs. “Ever since I was little I knew I wanted to play baseball in college.” Lliam has shown tremendous growth on and off of the field throughout his high school career, which will ultimately help him in the future. “My goal is to compete in everything I do in college whether it be on the baseball field or in the classroom.”
Like many baseball players, Grubbs’ biggest supporter throughout his baseball career has been his dad, Bobby Grubbs. “My dad has always been by my side,” said Grubbs. “He has been going to the field to throw with me since I was seven and without him I definitely would not be where I am today.”
With players like Lliam Grubbs in the Louisa baseball organization, Louisa is on track to inspire more young athletes to pursue a dream of playing a college sport. We wish good luck to Lliam in the future, and will be rooting for him when he puts on the Dukes uniform for the first time.
