@GriffinMcClosky 84
Velocity (max)
6/05/25
CLASS OF 2027
LHP
OF
Griffin
McClosky
Lake Creek (HS) • TX
5' 10" • 150LBS
L/L • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Canes Southwest National
5' 10" • 150LBS
L/L • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Canes Southwest National
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
81 - 84
Velo Range
6/05/25
1941
Spin Rate (avg)
1/05/25
Changeup
76 - 78
Velo Range
5/31/25
1730
Spin Rate (avg)
11/04/23
Curveball
65 - 68
Velo Range
6/05/25
2203
Spin Rate (avg)
10/12/24
Slider
72.8 - 73.5
Velo Range
1/05/25
2101
Spin Rate (avg)
1/05/25
80.1
Exit Velocity (max)
10/12/24
69.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/12/24
260
Distance (max)
10/12/24
38
Sweet Spot %
10/12/24
7.40
60-yd
10/12/24
4.21
30-yd
11/04/23
1.83
10-yd
11/04/23
17.9
Run speed (max)
11/04/23
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INF Velo
83
OF Velo
11/04/23
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C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
260
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
208
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.3159
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.1604
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Canes Southwest Fall Scout Weekend
Oct 12, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
80.1
Exit Velocity (max)
69.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
260
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1839
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2131
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1486
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2101
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1818
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2203
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1917
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1902
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1730
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2025 Future Games Tryouts: Austin (Invite-Only)
Jun 24, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
83.1
Velocity (max)
81.1 - 82.5
Velo Range
80.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,893
Spin Rate (max)
1,697
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.4
Velocity (max)
65.2 - 66.8
Velo Range
64.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,259
Spin Rate (max)
2,148
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.2
Velocity (max)
75.6 - 76.2
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,462
Spin Rate (max)
1,420
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2025 Canes Southwest Scout Weekend
May 31, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
82.8
Velocity (max)
81.2 - 82.5
Velo Range
80.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,973
Spin Rate (max)
1,872
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.5
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 67.9
Velo Range
66.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,221
Spin Rate (max)
2,148
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.0
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 77.9
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,629
Spin Rate (max)
1,518
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
South Texas Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 5, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
82.9
Velocity (max)
80.9 - 82.5
Velo Range
79.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,995
Spin Rate (max)
1,941
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
67.1
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 67.1
Velo Range
64.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,085
Spin Rate (max)
2,071
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
73.5
Velocity (max)
72.8 - 73.5
Velo Range
70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,145
Spin Rate (max)
2,101
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Canes Southwest Fall Scout Weekend
Oct 12, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
83.4
Velocity (max)
81.9 - 82.9
Velo Range
80.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,956
Spin Rate (max)
1,818
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
66.1
Velocity (max)
65.6 - 66.1
Velo Range
64.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,226
Spin Rate (max)
2,203
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Hunter Pence Scout day
Nov 4, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.8
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 78.5
Velo Range
76.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,059
Spin Rate (max)
1,917
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
62.0
Velocity (max)
59.8 - 61.8
Velo Range
59.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,952
Spin Rate (max)
1,902
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.6
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 70.6
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,920
Spin Rate (max)
1,730
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2025
2024
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.3
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.40
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.21
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.63
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
2023 Hunter Pence Scout day
Nov 4, 2023
Swift
1.83
10-yd
4.21
30-yd
7.63
60-yd
18.0
Run speed (max)
27.4
Jump Height (max)
27.4
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2025 Future Games Tryout Austin: Pitcher Data Dive - Jun 30, 2025
- National Program Invitational: Scout Blog - Jun 13, 2025
- South Texas Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Jan 31, 2025
- 2025 Preseason All-State Leaderboard: Fastball Velocity - Jan 29, 2025
- The Director's List: Texas Preseason All-State Pitchers - Jan 27, 2025
- South Texas Preseason All-State: Pitcher Data Dive - Jan 17, 2025
- Canes Southwest Fall Scout Weekend: Quick Hits - Oct 16, 2024
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Physical
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF LHS Good build/frame, will add strength in future. Solid delivery with good finish. Arm works with developing arm speed, will improve. Strike thrower showing command/control. FB will get better. Shows feel for secondary, both show nice finish. Very projectable LHP, will develop.
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Good build/frame to add strength in future.
Delivery: High knee lift with inward turn. Lands with online stride. Shows solid finish with delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Cutoff circle to backside. Gets inverted with elbow. Good finish out front with extension.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. FB will improve with velocity. Solid pitch down in zone showing tail action to arm side. Strike thrower with developing command. T1995, 1941 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Shows nice finish to CB. 11-5 tilt, spin is fine, works CB down in zone, will get swing and miss. T2085, 2071 average rpm.
SL: 73-73 mph. Solid pitch showing ability to locate. Slurvy type action. Will be solid pitch in future. T2145, 2101 average rpm.