2011 Indians 44th Round Pick: RHP Adam Griffin

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In the 44th round of the 2011 Draft the Indians select right-handed pitcher Adam Griffin out of Forsyth Country Day High School (NC).

Bats: Right, Throws: Right, Height: 6'1", Weight: 190, Date of Birth: 07/17/1992

Note: Griffin is a signee with the University of North Carolina, and has a fastball that tops 94 on the gun.

Jeff Ellis: Adam Griffin is a prep righty from North Carolina. He is committed to UNC, which is a hard team to sign players away from. Griffin had a great game against highly thought of prospect Dillon Maples this year where both were hitting in the mid 90’s. The reason Maples went higher is he sustained that power all year, while Griffin's velocity went down as the spring went on. He has a ¾ release point and his fastball shows nice movement. He also has a change and a curve, both of which show good potential. He is a very good athlete, and was a good hitter as well in high school. If he could have kept his velocity up Griffin would have gone in the top five rounds, but the drop in velocity and the UNC commitment make this a pick that will more than likely get away from the Tribe.

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