Colt Griffin

by count sutton on Apr 1, 2007 6:37 PM EDT Comment 5 comments

The KC Star ran a great article about Colt Griffin today that I thought I would pass along. It's a decent read into his early prospect status and some of his experiences in the minors. If nothing else, this is an interesting glimpse into his rise and fall. Enjoy the article.

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/sports/baseball/mlb/kansas_city_royals/16998295.htm

You may be asked to register to read the article, but KC Star online is free so it's certainly worth it.

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Interesting

Yet another cautionary tale about drafting high-school pitchers in the first round.
Good to see that Griffin has gotten on with his life after baseball.

like unto a thing of iron.

by Ryan Heimberger on Apr 1, 2007 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

thats not fair

to high school pitchers.

the same thing could be said for numerous 1st round college drafted pitcher.

by npurcell on Apr 1, 2007 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

well

there are cautionary tales to drafting pretty much any kind of pitcher in the first round ;)
High-School pitchers are historically higher risk, but over the last few years there have been at least as many college busts.

like unto a thing of iron.

by Ryan Heimberger on Apr 1, 2007 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs