89
Velocity (max)
6/13/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
OF
Elijah
Griffith
University of Akron
New Albany (HS) • OH
6' 2" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 10mo
Travel Team: Ohio Elite 2023 Scout Team
New Albany (HS) • OH
6' 2" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 10mo
Travel Team: Ohio Elite 2023 Scout Team
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85.4 - 87.4
Velo Range
6/13/22
2206
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/23
Changeup
75.5 - 76.4
Velo Range
2/19/22
1974
Spin Rate (avg)
10/09/21
Curveball
77.3 - 77.9
Velo Range
2/11/23
2230
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/23
78
Exit Velocity (max)
2/12/21
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.43
60
2/12/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
74
INF Velo
2/12/21
77
OF Velo
2/12/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.43
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
10.5
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.9
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).
2206
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.
25.7
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).
77.6
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).
2230
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).
75.3
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).
1567
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).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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).
2087
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.
24.3
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).
73.4
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).
1710
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).
75.6
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).
1529
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).
85.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
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).
1970
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).
70.8
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).
1604
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).
74.5
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).
1624
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).
2023 Ohio ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
86.9
Velocity (max)
85.2 - 86.6
Velo Range
84.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,322
Spin Rate (max)
2,206
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
77.9
Velocity (max)
77.3 - 77.9
Velo Range
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,240
Spin Rate (max)
2,230
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.9
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 74.9
Velo Range
74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,992
Spin Rate (max)
1,567
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
88.0
Velocity (max)
85.4 - 87.4
Velo Range
82.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,259
Spin Rate (max)
2,085
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
76.3
Velocity (max)
73.3 - 76.3
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,250
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 %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.4
Velocity (max)
74.0 - 76.4
Velo Range
72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,979
Spin Rate (max)
1,666
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2022 Southern Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 19, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
84.6
Velocity (max)
83.5 - 84.5
Velo Range
82.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,111
Spin Rate (max)
2,094
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.2
Velocity (max)
71.6 - 72.2
Velo Range
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,477
Spin Rate (max)
1,319
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.4
Velocity (max)
75.5 - 76.4
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,493
Spin Rate (max)
1,438
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 9, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.6
Velocity (max)
81.2 - 83.9
Velo Range
81.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,098
Spin Rate (max)
1,933
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.3
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 72.3
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,679
Spin Rate (max)
1,486
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
81.9
Velocity (max)
80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,974
Spin Rate (max)
1,974
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Ohio Fall Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Oct 2, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.5
Velocity (max)
82.8 - 84.2
Velo Range
81.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,064
Spin Rate (max)
1,956
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.8
Velocity (max)
69.6 - 73.1
Velo Range
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,810
Spin Rate (max)
1,700
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: Columbus Cobras 2.13.21
Feb 12, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
82.6
Velocity (max)
81.2 - 82.4
Velo Range
81.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,252
Spin Rate (max)
2,160
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.2
Velocity (max)
66.5 - 69.2
Velo Range
1,745
Spin Rate (max)
1,718
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.5
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 71.5
Velo Range
1,484
Spin Rate (max)
1,449
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2023
2021
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
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
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.7
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Game Performance
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Pitch Ai
Notes
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Elijah Griffith: RHP/OF, (2023) New Albany, OH. University of Akron Commit, 6-foot-2, 180-pound. Solid on the mound, used low ¾ arm angle with a loose long arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed athletic balance point and downhill shoulders. Has running action. (Max spin 2321; Avg 2206). Shows gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 2239; Avg 2229).
RHP/OF, (2023) New Albany, OH. 6-foot-2, 175-pound. On the mound, sat with his fastball at 85-87 mph and topped out at 89 mph. Continues to make positive progressions velo wise every time we see him. Throws strikes / has feel for all three. Curveball (73-76 mph), changeup (74-75 mph). Very talented arm.
Elijah Griffith: RHP/OF, (2023) New Albany, OH. 6-foot-2, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed strong balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 84-86 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2111; Avg 2093). Threw a 11/5 curveball (70-71) with slurvey action. (Max spin 1476; Avg 1319). He shows some action on his changeup (75-76).
Elijah Griffith: RHP/OF, (2023) New Albany, OH. 6-foot-2, 160-pound athletic frame. Athletic projectable on the mound, using a clean arm action he showed consistent arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 82-85 mph with a max of 86 mph; Had tailing sinking action. (Max spin 2097; Avg 1930). 11/5 sharp curveball (70-72). (Max spin 1679; Avg 1486).
Elijah Griffith: RHP/OF, (2023) New Albany, OH. 6-foot-2, 160-pound. Solid projectable on the mound, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands soft with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 82-85 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2063; Avg 1956). Threw a 11/5 curveball (70-74) with late action. (Max spin 1810; Avg 1700).
Elijah Griffith: RHP/3B, (2023) New Albany, OH. 6-foot-1, 160-pound. Solid in the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 78 mph. Began in a tall balanced stance with a small controlled load, then used a toe tap. Had a simple swing plane and average bat speed. Found some barrels during his round. Capable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 74 mph; had firm hands, and quick choppy footwork. Capable in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 77 mph; showed average feet, a developing exchange, and firm hands. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.43. Projectable on the mound, has good arm speed with a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Lands soft with a clean finish. Curveball (67-71 mph), changeup (70-74 mph).Sat with his fastball at 80-83 mph.