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2018 14U Southeast Showcase
Griffin Ailes is a 2022 SS/RHP, C with a 5-7 130 lb. frame from Ravenna, OH who attends Field. Young, athletic frame with square shoulders and a lean, projectable build with room to fill throughout moving forward with physical development. Ran an 8.03 60-yard dash. primary shortstop, stays low moving towards the ball and fields out front, gets tall at release and get incorporate additional lower half, full arm action through the back and gets on top of throws, takes shorter steps on the charge, around the bag with throws. Developing actions behind the plate with footwork, receives the ball out front, short arm action on throws, gets tall, shows accuracy down to second base. Also pitched, compact delivery, leg lift just above belt with a short arm action through the back working to a high three-quarters release point. Fastball topped out at 71 mph, flashed cut action and repeats delivery well. Filled the zone and showed a feel for curveball up to 59 mph with 12-6 shape. Pitches to contact and can continue to incorporate additional lower half into drive/release. Righthanded hitter, begins with a narrow stance in the box and a high hand set and back elbow at the plate; utilizes a high leg lift trigger for timing in the box. Upper body dominant swing, can get more shift moving into contact. Employs a short swing path through the zone and stays linear with plane, shows a handle for the barrel and comfort working the middle of the field, will continue to gain bat speed with added strength. Excellent student.