Prep Baseball Report

Top 25 Profiles of 2024: No. 10 Griffin Tobias


Conner Madding
Indiana Operations/Multimedia

As we are nearing the end of another calendar year, we have compiled a list of the top 25 most viewed Indiana player profiles this year.  According to our research through our google analytics, these are the most viewed profiles by you the reader in 2024.

Coming in at No. 10 is '24 RHP Griffin Tobias (Lake Central HS). A 5-foot-11, 190-pound right-handed pitcher. Tobias led the Lake Central Indians to a 4A State Championship in 2024. The righty had 98 strikeouts in 66.1 innings pitched, while only walking 11 batters. He had a 0.95 earned run average. The Super 60 participant also contributed at the plate, hitting .308 with 22 runs batted in. The former junior future gamer would eventually be drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 9th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. He would later sign with the club in late July. 




Scouting Report

3/04/23

Position Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Wiry, athletic build.
Delivery: Athletic mover w/ impressive hip-to-shoulder separation. Athleticism is apparent throughout the operation. Clean, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Electric arm speed w/ clean arm swing - pitches from a H 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 89-91 mph. Plus command w/ late life. T2414, 2344 average rpm.
SL: 74-74 mph. Slurvey, 10/4 action - sharp T2561, 2514 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Sinking action T1923, 1847 average rpm.

Position Profile: SS/RHP 
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Wiry, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup w/ simple load and small stride. Uphill path, creates lifted contact, on barrel and on time consistently.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87 mph. 326' max distance. 
Arm: RH. INF-96 mph.Electric arm action when he wants to let it go. Shows ability to play from multiple slots.
Defense: Next-level feet w/ tons of quickness. Soft hands - True SS actions.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60. 

3/06/22

Griffin Tobias, Lake Central, 2024, IN

Position: SS/RHP

Body: 5-foot-11, 145-pound lean athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Started in an open stance with an active load, then used a toe tap stride. Quick efficient bat speed. Good extension on his balanced finish, loose upward swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 90 mph exit velocity, average 82.9 mph. 70.6 mph bat speed average. 22.5 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, smooth athletic footwork, fluid exchange. Advanced.  Movements laterally were quick. 

Arm: 90 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.03 (60-yard).

Pitching: Advanced. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, quick clean arm action. An athletic finish.

FB: 84-86 mph. (Max spin 2317;  Avg 2193). Sinking action. 

CB: 71-72 mph. Tight slurvey action, sharp movement. (Max spin 2449; Avg 2381). 

CH: 78-80 mph. 

3/06/21

Tall lean, narrow shoulders. Long levers and high waist. Some rigid strength with strong back and mid-section that has room to fill out. Starts delivery from the middle of the rubber with a short side step that leads to a quarter turn, mid-belt separation. Has a H ¾- arm slot.  Showed a crossfire stride that came off leg kick and created a swing in his gate on his stride. He created some sink on his fastball due to this style. With added leg strength and awareness of his delivery, he can correct this. Has idea how to pitch and mix up pitches and showed good pace and confidence in throwing. Presented good command down in zone and worked both sides of plate. Curveball had good spin and continued good arm speed on release. A third pitch will enhance his look and allow him to compete more efficiently. Tobias has a good chance to develop and project out at the next level.

Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pound 
FB: T83. 82-83 mph. (Max spin 2347;  Avg 2230)
CB: 68-70 mph

9/13/20

Tobias did a quality job at shortstop for the Bulls 2024 squad where he showcased confidence in his hands to go along with a quick release and accurate arm. At the plate, the right-handed hitter batted in the two-hole, and exhibited quickness of the hands with a knack for getting the barrel on the ball. Still very much developing physically but has a wiry-athletic frame presently. Interesting to note, Tobias hopped on the mound in the playoff round and showcased a quick arm with aptitude for spin. While the velocity is obviously not there yet, a look at the Bauer Units (28-29 BU) hints at future potential for him to develop at a fast pace as the frame matures.

3/07/20

Griffin Tobias: SS/RHP, (2024) IN. 5-foot-7, 115-pound lean frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 77 mph. Starts in an open stance then uses a leg kick. Uphill swing plane. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 74 mph; has a clean exchange and smooth footwork. Showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.92. On the mound. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Shows Upright finish. Curveball (59-60 mph), changeup (61-64 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 73-74 mph and topped out at 75 mph; showed tailing action and consistent control.

Track Man Data

Max Exit Speed:   80.30

Average Exit Speed:      76.82