CLASS OF 2022
RHP
RHP
Griffin
Smith
Washington State
Appleton North (HS) • WI
6' 2" • 180LBS
R/R • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: Impact Sports Academy
Appleton North (HS) • WI
6' 2" • 180LBS
R/R • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: Impact Sports Academy
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
91
Velocity (max)
10/03/23
89.7 - 90.4
Velo Range
10/03/23
2342
Spin Rate (avg)
10/03/23
Changeup
82 - 83
Velo Range
10/03/23
1842
Spin Rate (avg)
9/20/22
Curveball
67 - 67
Velo Range
7/02/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
81.1 - 82.5
Velo Range
10/03/23
2588
Spin Rate (avg)
10/03/23
78
Exit Velocity (max)
3/08/20
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
8.22
60
3/08/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
76
INF Velo
3/08/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2020
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.22
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
9.5
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.1
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).
2342
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.
26.0
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
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).
1734
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Slider
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).
2588
Slider
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).
87.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.1
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).
2065
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.
23.7
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
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).
1842
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
Slider
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).
2283
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
PBR IL: Rock Valley JC Scout Day
Oct 3, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
90.6
Velocity (max)
89.7 - 90.4
Velo Range
89.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,435
Spin Rate (max)
2,342
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
82.5
Velocity (max)
81.1 - 82.5
Velo Range
80.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,643
Spin Rate (max)
2,588
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
82.5
Velocity (max)
81.6 - 82.5
Velo Range
80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,778
Spin Rate (max)
1,734
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR IL: Rock Valley JC Scout Day
Sep 20, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
87.7
Velocity (max)
86.6 - 87.5
Velo Range
86.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,132
Spin Rate (max)
2,065
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
77.0
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 76.7
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,357
Spin Rate (max)
2,283
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.9
Velocity (max)
78.0 - 79.5
Velo Range
77.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,983
Spin Rate (max)
1,842
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
90.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
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)
87.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Slider
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).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Top 10 Stories of 2023: No. 5 Wisconsin Freshmen Leave Their Mark in First Year of College - Dec 26, 2023
- Prep Baseball JUCO Wire: Top 150 Prospects - Dec 14, 2023
- Rock Valley Scout Day: Takeaways - Oct 6, 2023
- PBR JUCO: Region IV Showcase, Takeaways - Oct 1, 2023
- PBR IL: Rock Valley JC Scout Day: Pitching Takeaways - Sep 21, 2022
- PBR IL: Rock Valley JC Scout Day: Pitching Data Dive - Sep 21, 2022
- PBR at The Rock 16U: Scout Blog - Jul 28, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 16U: Day 1 Quick Hits - Jul 18, 2020
- Badger State Battle: Scout Blog - Jul 9, 2020
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True Freshman. Projectable build, 6-foot-2, 175-pounds with room to fill out. Delivery is athletic with a high balance point, moves into a drop/drive lower-half while maintaining a bend in the back knee throughout his stride. Long/loose arm out of the glove into a ¾ release. His fastball ran up to 87.7 mph, sitting 86-87 throughout with run to the arm-side. Changeup showed well above-average action, reaching up to 26.9 inches of horizontal movement, 78-80 mph. Slider worked in the 76-77 mph range, flashing sharp 10/4 action at times.
5-foot-10, 150-pounds, lean wiry frame. Arm is loose and showed above average arm speed, works out of high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 80-82 mph, slight arm side action. Curveball at 67 mph. Changeup played 71-72 mph.
Positional Profile: INF
Body: 5-foot-10, 152-pounds. Wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slightly open stance, short stride. Uphill bat path, developing bat speed should come with strength.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Loose whippy arm action, high 3/4 slot, highly playable on target.
Defense: Hands play out front, above average glove skills, clean exchange.
Run: 8.22 runner in the 60.