Kaden
Griffitts

Heartland CC commit. The Bullets went 3-0 on the week with wins over Maroa-Forsyth (4-1), PORTA (6-1), and Bloomington Central Catholic (8-7). On the week, Griffits went 6-for-7 (.857) with a home run, two triples, four walks, and six stolen bases. Against Maroa-Forsyth, he went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs scored and four stolen bases. He went a perfect 2-for-2 with an RBI, run scored, a walk, and two stolen bases in their win over PORTA. To round out his impressive week, Griffitts went 2-for-3 with a home run, triple, one RBI, two runs scored, and a walk in their game against BCC.

Season Stats:
(.531 BA/.603 OBP/.980 SLG/1.583 OPS), 2 HR, 6 2B, 5 3B, 9 BB, 7 K, 11-for-11 SB

5-foot-11, 180-pound left/left prospect that really looks the part in a uniform. Has been trending up after a strong start to the summer circuit. Athletic at the plate with bat speed and twitch, working on the barrel and creating leverage from a level path. Above-average speed that shows on the basepaths and in center field; 6.78 60. Former PBR Future Games participant and a high-follow uncommitted outfielder in the Illinois’ 2023 class. 

Former PBR Future Games participant and uncommitted junior OF Kaden Griffitts (Williamsville, 2023; IL) repeated hard contact off his left-handed barrel in BP, topping at a near event-high 89 mph. The strong-bodied 5-foot-11, 180-pound outfielder also ran a 6.83 in the 60-yard dash.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup. Fluid load into a long stride.  Coils upper half slightly before footstrike, moves into a loose, uphill path through the zone. Intent to do damage with consistent hard contact.
Power: 93.8 max exit velocity, averaged 75.7 mph. 357’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 85 mph. Short arm out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot. Plays with some carry.
Defense: Loose, athletic actions. Quick footwork, clean exchange, good routes.
Run: 6.91 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Short, whippy swing, strong, level bat path, barrel control, creates backspin, consistent hard contact, line drives, pull-side tendencies, advanced round of BP.
Power: 93.31 max exit velocity, averaged 86.84 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 87 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws flash carry.
Defense: Steady outfield actions, hands play out front, clean exchanges, plays through the ball with athleticism.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60. Above average runner.

5-foot-10, 165-pound, well-proportioned, left/left center fielder; frame carries strength throughout. Has shown well at multiple PBR Tournaments throughout the summer and fall. Center field and top of the order profile. Plays the game hard and with instincts.  Broke out in the third and final game of the weekend. Athletic, confident look in the box. Hands get into a powerful position to hit, direct path to the baseball, quick bat, strong wrists and works gap-to-gap. Defensively, above-average center fielder for his age. Quick first step, natural outfield actions. High-follow 2023 left-handed hitting outfielder.

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Strong, athletic frame with some twitch.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, hands load back quickly, short stride to closed.  Quick strong hands, short bat path with an elevated attack angle at times, gap-to-gap approach, swings with intent.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 86 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Advanced outfield actions for age; looks natural and comfortable in the outfield. Quick athletic feet that constantly field in rhythm, soft hands, quick and clean hand transfer, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: OF/LHP 
Body: 5-foot-8, 150-pounds. 
Defense: Soft hands, fluid, athletic footwork, natural outfield actions, clean exchange, plays through baseball.
Arm: OF - 78 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 arm slot, throws were accurate with carry.
Hit: LHH. Wide balanced set up, short leg lift, short stride, utilizes lower half. Fast bat, level swing path, gets extension through contact uphill, line-drive approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60. 
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, closed-toe landing, regular effort throughout.
Arm Action: Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
FB: T76, 73-76 mph. Arm-side-run, life, thrown for strikes. 
CH: 62-65 mph. Maintains arm speed, sink, feel for pitch, works down in the zone.