Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

1B
C

Jackson
Griffith

Arcola (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 224.7LBS
R/R • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: Central Illinois Elite 16u

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2026 National

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
Pitching Velos
Swift
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
26
Hand Speed (max)
6/18/24
77.9
Bat Speed (max)
6/18/24
19
Rot. Acc (max)
6/18/24
44
Hard Hit %
6/18/24
Power
96.3
Exit Velocity (max)
6/18/24
86.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
12/16/23
306
Distance (max)
6/18/24
67
Sweet Spot %
6/18/24
Run
8.07
60
6/18/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
81
INF Velo
12/16/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

79
Velocity (max)
6/28/24
75 - 78
Velo Range
6/28/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Curveball

69 - 72
Velo Range
6/28/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Positional Tools

2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
8.07
Infield Velocity
75.0
Power / Speed Score
11.9
Infield Velocity
81.0
Peoria Summer ID
Jun 18, 2024
Position
8.07
60-yard
75
INF Velo
96
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hoosier Holiday Showcase
Dec 16, 2023
Position
81
INF Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
96.3
Exit Velocity Avg
83.0
Distance Max
306
Distance Avg
159
Launch Angle Avg
16.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
91.7
Exit Velocity Avg
86.5
Distance Max
304
Distance Avg
129
Launch Angle Avg
8.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Peoria Summer ID
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
96.3
Exit Velocity (max)
83.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
159
Distance (avg)
306
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hoosier Holiday Showcase
Dec 16, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
86.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
129
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
26.0
Hand Speed Avg
22.8
Bat Speed Max
77.9
Bat Speed Avg
73.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.2
Hand Speed Avg
20.8
Bat Speed Max
73.9
Bat Speed Avg
71.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Peoria Summer ID
Jun 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
26.0
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
77.9
Bat Speed (max)
73.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Hoosier Holiday Showcase
Dec 16, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
71.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.0
PBT Illinois Open
Jun 28, 2024
Pitching
79
Max FB
75 - 78
FB
69 - 72
CB

Game Performance

2024
RSi
Vertical Jump
Peoria Summer ID
Jun 18, 2024
Swift
1.10
RSi (max)
23.1
Jump Height (max)
Hoosier Holiday Showcase
Dec 16, 2023
Swift
1.82
10-yd
4.28
30-yd
7.95
60-yd
16.7
Run speed (max)

Visual Edge

2024
Edge Score
70.16
Peoria Summer ID
Jun 18, 2024
Visual Skills
70.16
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

6/18/24

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.

6/18/24

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.

4/03/24

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).

12/16/23

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.

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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Peoria Summer ID
Jun 18, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht
224.7
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)