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6/18/24
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1B Jackson Griffith (Arcola, 2026) stands in a strong and sturdy 5-foot-11, 225-pound frame. He produced the highest exit velocity of the day (96.3 mph) while sending his farthest hit ball 306 feet. Griffith also recorded the highest average bat speed on the day (73.5 mph) and the second highest max bat speed (77.9 mph). An uncommitted right-handed hitter to follow.
Positional Profile: 1B/C
Body: 6-1, 215-pounds. Strong, sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, toe tap stride, linear lower-half. Strong hands, creates easy power with a slightly uphill path, worked mostly pull-side. 73.5 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, clean transfer, clean double play turn.
Run: 8.07 runner in the 60.
Arcola is off to a 8-2 start and Griffith has been a big reason why. He hit his third grand slam of the year this past week and he’s tallied 23 RBI so far this season. He is currently hitting .514 entering the week after going 7-for-13 with 2 2B, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 5 R last week. Arcola went 2-1 last week with wins over Georgetown-Ridge Farm (15-3) and Paris (19-2).
Jackson Griffith, Arcola (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 225-pounds. Sturdy build
Hit: RHH. Starts in a wide, strong stance. Tight, controlled load is paired with a quick toe tap stride. Rotational swing that works slightly uphill. Above average bat strength, pull-side approach.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.5 mph. 304' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Long, full arm swing that works from a high 3/4 slot
Defense: Fundamental actions working off the bag, uses proper footwork on the double play turn. Sure handed defender with a quick, clean exchange.
ATH: 7.95 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.28 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.