83
Velocity (max)
2/26/22
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
OF
Shepherd
Griffiths
Rye (HS) • NY
6' 3" • 188LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Baseball U CT
6' 3" • 188LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Baseball U CT
Rankings
2024 National
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
82 - 83
Velo Range
2/26/22
1968
Spin Rate (avg)
4/11/21
Changeup
75 - 78
Velo Range
2/26/22
1476
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/21
Curveball
70 - 74
Velo Range
2/26/22
2403
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/22
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/30/21
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/30/21
296
Distance (max)
6/30/21
55
Sweet Spot %
4/11/21
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
10/04/20
74.1
Bat Speed (max)
10/04/20
11.2
Rot. Acc (max)
4/11/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.18
60
10/04/20
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
85
OF Velo
6/30/21
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C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.41
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.40
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.18
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.8
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
296
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
148
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.8
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
295
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
175
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.2
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.
2021 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 30, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Preseason All-State - Last Chance (Downstate)
Apr 11, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
82.3
Exit Velocity (max)
62.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
139
Distance (avg)
271
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Team Crush Scout Day (2023-2024)
Oct 4, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
83.9
Exit Velocity (max)
75.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
179
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Iona Prep Gaels Scout Day
Oct 1, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
84.4
Exit Velocity (max)
74.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
170
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2021 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 30, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
63.8
Bat Speed (max)
60.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Preseason All-State - Last Chance (Downstate)
Apr 11, 2021
Blast - Hitting
18.4
Hand Speed (max)
17.2
Hand Speed (avg)
64.0
Bat Speed (max)
59.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Team Crush Scout Day (2023-2024)
Oct 4, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
74.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Iona Prep Gaels Scout Day
Oct 1, 2020
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
60.1
Bat Speed (max)
57.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
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).
1964
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.
23.8
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).
71.3
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).
2403
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).
76.3
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).
1460
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
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).
1926
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.
25.1
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).
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).
2176
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).
72.3
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).
1469
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
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).
1706
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.
22.4
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).
2204
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).
70.0
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).
1476
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).
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 2.26.22
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.0
Velocity (max)
82.2 - 82.9
Velo Range
85.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,046
Spin Rate (max)
1,964
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.9
Velocity (max)
69.9 - 72.7
Velo Range
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,457
Spin Rate (max)
2,403
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.7
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 77.4
Velo Range
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,510
Spin Rate (max)
1,460
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
79.2
Velocity (max)
74.2 - 77.5
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,090
Spin Rate (max)
1,913
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.8
Velocity (max)
64.7 - 65.7
Velo Range
63.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,163
Spin Rate (max)
2,156
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.6
Velocity (max)
71.1 - 72.2
Velo Range
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,794
Spin Rate (max)
1,476
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Preseason All-State - Last Chance (Downstate)
Apr 11, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
80.3
Velocity (max)
78.1 - 80.3
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,080
Spin Rate (max)
1,968
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.4
Velocity (max)
65.7 - 69.4
Velo Range
65.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,252
Spin Rate (max)
2,196
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.5
Velocity (max)
72.9 - 74.5
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,664
Spin Rate (max)
1,456
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2020 Team Crush Scout Day (2023-2024)
Oct 4, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
77.3
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 77.3
Velo Range
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,814
Spin Rate (max)
1,706
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.9
Velocity (max)
65.1 - 67.9
Velo Range
63.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,255
Spin Rate (max)
2,204
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.7
Velocity (max)
69.5 - 70.6
Velo Range
67.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,509
Spin Rate (max)
1,476
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 Iona Prep Gaels Scout Day
Oct 1, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
78.8
Velocity (max)
78.0 - 78.6
Velo Range
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,026
Spin Rate (max)
1,956
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
65.8
Velocity (max)
64.6 - 65.7
Velo Range
63.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,188
Spin Rate (max)
2,106
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.5
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 74.2
Velo Range
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,832
Spin Rate (max)
1,572
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
2020
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
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
2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.8
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
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.2
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2021
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
76.25
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Scout Day: Baseball U CT - Quick Hits - Mar 3, 2023
- 2023 Baseball U CT Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 2, 2023
- 2023 Baseball U CT Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 2, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Baseball U CT - Feb 26, 2023
- 2022 Scout Day: Baseball U CT - Quick Hits - Mar 8, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: Baseball U CT - Mar 3, 2022
- Year in Review: Top OF Velocity / Class of 2024 - Jan 3, 2022
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is a 6-foot-2, 185-pound right-handed pitching prospect. On the mound, Griffiths uses a long, high ¾ arm slot that produces a fastball that sits 82-83 mph (Max spin 2046; Avg 1963) with some late arm side run. The delivery is easy, simple and in line with home plate. He gets tall at the top and lands square with a clean finish.action. Griffiths also mixed in a tight 12/6 curveball (70-74 mph) (Max spin 2457; Avg 2402) and a fading changeup (75-78 mph).
Physical: Lengthy, athletic 6-foot-2, 175lb frame. 7.48 runner in the 60-yard dash and two way appeal.
Offensively: RHH - Crouched, wider stance with calm hands waving in rhythm above the shoulder. Utilized a short/quick toe-tap to initiate the swing through a flat, repeatable path towards a high finish on the backside. Produced a clean rotational move through the ball en route to a 40% line drive rate (via Trackman) and a pull-side approach during his batting practice round. Recorded a near 300 foot batted ball distance with doubles power available creating leverage at the front of the plate; worked up to a T85 mph bat-exit velocity with more on the way soon.
Defensively: The primary outfielder stayed behind the ball well in the air with good reads, bending at the waist and fielding off his left side with a soft glove hand. Moved well laterally in space, using long strides and setting up on time with the presentation; released accurately from a fluid H ¾ slot (85 mph arm, corner OF projection).
Pitching: RHP - Started off the middle of the rubber from the stretch-only; used good pace down the slope, able to repeat and hold straight line rotation into footstrike. Got over the front-side on the finish releasing from a simple OTT slot with slight downward tilt into the zone on the FB at 77-79 mph. Mixed in a 65-66 mph showing short depth and gradual shape (11/5) and countered with a tunneled 71-72 mph CH flashing slightly killed spin traits.