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Cincinnati Reds select Conner Griffin in 10th round of MLB draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 12:01 AM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

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Summary

The Cincinnati Reds have chosen Conner Griffin from Abington Heights in the 10th round of the MLB Draft, selecting him with the 302nd overall pick on July 13, 2026. Griffin, a right-handed pitcher standing 6-foot-6 and weighing 210 pounds, showcased a fastball that reaches up to 100 mph while at Binghamton University. He finished his junior season with a record of 3-4, a 5.22 ERA, and 65 strikeouts over 60.1 innings. Griffin expressed excitement about joining the Reds, emphasizing his desire to contribute and make a difference within the organization. He is set to travel to the Reds' spring training complex in Arizona later this week to commence his professional career.

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•Griffin selected 302nd overall in the MLB Draft
•Had 65 strikeouts in his junior season at Binghamton University
•Finished junior year with a 5.22 ERA and a 3-4 record
•Griffin plans to begin training in Arizona this week
•Highlight of his high school career was a.396 batting average

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12:01 AMYahoo Sports — MLB: Reds draft Abington Heights grad Griffin in 10th round

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The Cincinnati Reds picked Abington Heights graduate Conner Griffin in the 10th round with the 302nd overall pick of the Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday. “It’s unbelievable,” Griffin said in a phone interview. “The Reds organization was great. I visited there a couple weeks ago and everyone was really nice, and I’m really excited to get to work with them.” The 6-foot-6, 210-pound ...
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