Listed as the 29th ranked prospect in the Kansas City Royals system according to MLB Pipeline, Foster Griffin was selected with the 28th overall selection in the 2014 MLB Draft. The 23 year old may pose the potential to break into the majors as early as 2019 if he continues to see success in the minors.
The lefty pitcher carries a 45 overall grade according the MLB Pipeline with his changeup ranked as his best pitch, reaching a grade of 55. He also features a fastball and curveball in his arsenal.
In 2017, he was able to make improvements to both his velocity, topping out at 93, and his confidence on the mound.