| Player: Griffin Long | |||||||||||
| School: Sonoraville (GA) | Position(s): RHP | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’3″ | Weight: 190 lbs. | Bats: RIght | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: A significant velocity jump this spring has turned Long from a projectable arm into a legitimate prospect conversation. The fastball now crests north of 95 with carry and late tail, and a two-seam variant gives him a second fastball shape that generates groundball contact and chases from left-handed hitters — a meaningful addition to an arsenal that was already built on feel and execution rather than pure raw stuff. The changeup is the carrying secondary and it is well ahead of where most arms his age can claim. Mid-80s with advanced feel for locating it in multiple spots — dancing it away from left-handed hitters and fading it into right-handed hitters — the comfort level and plus potential give the profile a genuine weapon that elevates the ceiling beyond what the fastball alone would project. A slurvy upper-70s breaking ball rounds out the mix and gives him a third shape to work with, though the spin traits and velocity on the pitch need to develop further before it becomes a reliable offering rather than a show-me pitch. A sound, controlled and repeatable delivery with enough strike-throwing to project a rotation future gives the mid-rotation ceiling a legitimate foundation. One of the younger players in the class with projection remaining in the frame, the velocity jump and changeup quality heading into the draft give the evaluation real momentum — the breaking ball development will be the variable that ultimately defines how far the ceiling reaches. | |||||||||||
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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