22.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/14/21
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Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-foot-11, 195-pound physical frame with present strength especially in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. At the plate starts with a slightly open stance and upright posture. Rocking load into the lower half with hands working back to just below shoulder height with a high back elbow. Slow leg kick stride with foot hovering over the ground as the weight shifts linearly through the zone to a firm front leg. Uphill bat path and tries to work the ball up in the air especially to the pull side. Will go after the lower pitch by sinking deeper into the lower half. Has some current strength at contact.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity off the tee and 93 mph exit velocity in BP.
Arm: RH. INF-70 MPH. C-70 MPH. Pop Times: 2.14-2.31. High ¾ arm slot with a short arm action and release.
Defense: Behind the plate shows solid receiving skills with strong wrists and minimal body movement. Works straight up out of the crouch with hips and shoulders getting turned to second base in sync. Throws were mostly accurate to the bag with developing carry. Solid blocking technique with good posture. In the infield shows good footwork around the bag with a good strong fielding position. Hips and feet work in sync when turning to make the throws to second. Fields with a sure glove.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-11, 195-pound stout and strong frame.
Hit: RHH. At the plate shows a very upright stance with a very low hand set. Uses a big leg kick to get weight shifted back entirely on the back leg. Hands work quickly through the zone with an uphill bat path. Shows some strength at contact. Upper body can be a little stiff at times. Utilizes a pull side approach and likes to make contact out in front of home plate.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C-69 mph. High ¾ arm slot with a short arm action.
Defense: Behind the plate showed a soft glove when receiving. Feet work quickly on throws to second. Exchange is low across the chest. Throws were mostly accurate down to second with a pop time high of 2.18. Pop times and throw’s carry will continue to develop with increased rhythm and added flexibility.
Run: 4.65 runner from home to first.
Griffith is a sturdy 5-foot-9 175-pound right-handed hitting catcher and third baseman in Missouri's 2022 class. He ran a 4.71 home to first and has an 81 mph exit velocity. At the plate, open stance, controlled leg lift, accelerates with hands, quick bat speed, level path, middle to pull side approach. Behind the plate, high three quarters release, clean transfer, quick feet, 2.07 to 2.40 pop times, 70 mph positional velocity, wide base in set up, mostly accurate throws, some with carry to the bag. On the infield, 75 mph positional velocity, quick to the ball with footwork, soft hands, clean exchange, high three quarters arm slot.