Griffin
Arnold

Griffin Arnold, Santa Barbara High School (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B A strong defensive catcher with a quick, violent swing from the left side, looking to do damage.
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Strong and proportional frame. Physical lower half.
Hit: LHH. Small leg kick but gains ground towards the pitcher. Hands stay back, creating hip shoulder separation. Rotates quick and violently. Hands are direct to the ball. 69 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 87.7 mph. 346' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Strong arm with accurate throws, all throws were around the bag.
Defense: 2.05-2.10 pop times. Fast transfer with short arm path. Gains ground towards second.
ATH: 7.54 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 4.07 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 72.23 Edge Score

Griffin Arnold, Santa Barbara High School (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B High upside backstop with present hit tool and room to continue to develop.
Body: 6-1, 169-pounds. Long, athletic frame with room to add significant strength.
Hit: LHH. Tall, balanced setup with slight knee flex and hands preset deep. Quick barrel that works uphill through contact, generating natural lift. Long, fluid finish with efficient rotation. 65.3 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 306' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. INF-76 mph. High 3/4 release with a long, loose arm path and half-circle takeaway that creates carry to the 2B bag and across the diamond.
Defense: 2.00-2.04 pop times. C: Balanced, athletic crouch with clean footwork out of the stance. Transfer is serviceable and should tighten with strength gains. INF: Active lower half with smooth, steady actions and early signs of above-average lateral range.
ATH: 7.67 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 4.19 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.00 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 70.28 Edge Score

Arnold made a loud impression at Bushnell, showcasing one of the more fluid left-handed swings in the two days of gameplay at Bushnell. In the final game of the event, Arnold jumped on the first pitch he saw for an opposite-field double and followed it up in his next at-bat with a roped single into right field—one of the hardest hit balls put in play in the contest. The swing projects well, featuring a smooth, rhythmic path with slight uphill lift and extended barrel time in the hitting zone. His athleticism stood out both at the plate and defensively, with the present tools to catch but the long-term projection likely fitting at 3B given his body type and the room left to fill out physically. The bat will carry the profile, with early signs of pullside power developing alongside an already advanced hit tool. A breakout weekend makes Arnold a must-follow name in California’s 2028 class.