Aram Leighton

1 week ago | justbaseball.com | Aram Leighton

When the Pirates snagged Konnor Griffin 9th overall in the 2024 draft, his upside was far from a question. A six-foot-four, 215-pound 18-year-old who turns in plus run times and was a legitimate prospect on the mound as well is easy to dream on. The concern was around the hit tool. He turned in some mixed results on the summer circuit with a swing that lacked rhythm and fluidity. He often looked rushed in the box, fighting his mechanics, but relying on his athleticism to get by.

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Aram Leighton

There are 44 reasons for Murray State to feel like anything other than the Cinderella story, that’s at least how the Racers see it. And how can you blame them? They took the Missouri Valley Conference regular season title and conference tournament title. They then ran through the Mississippi regional, finishing off Ole Miss in front of 12,000 adversaries with the “if necessary” game to spare.

2 weeks ago | justbaseball.com | Aram Leighton

There are 44 reasons for Murray State to feel like anything other than the Cinderella story, that’s at least how the Racers see it. And how can you blame them? They took the Missouri Valley Conference regular season title and conference tournament title. They then ran through the Mississippi regional, finishing off Ole Miss in front of 12,000 adversaries with the “if necessary” game to spare.

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Aram Leighton

Just Baseball’s first top 100 update of the 2025 season went live earlier this week, and as always is the case, it was extremely difficult to whittle the list down to 100 players. As plenty of top prospects graduate, others create a compelling case to take their spot, whether it be a recently drafted player, a guy who made major changes mechanically or physically heading into the year, or a consistent player who is now doing it at the upper levels.

3 weeks ago | justbaseball.com | Aram Leighton

Just Baseball’s first top 100 update of the 2025 season went live earlier this week, and as always is the case, it was extremely difficult to whittle the list down to 100 players. As plenty of top prospects graduate, others create a compelling case to take their spot, whether it be a recently drafted player, a guy who made major changes mechanically or physically heading into the year, or a consistent player who is now doing it at the upper levels.