Akron’s workhorse righty flashing real bat-missing upside
In the 2026 season, Elijah Griffith has shown he can handle a starter’s load for Akron, including a seven-inning, one-run outing against Western Michigan and a six-inning, eight-strikeout gem versus Northern Illinois, which points to a useful mix of durability, strike-throwing, and swing-and-miss stuff. His value is in his competitiveness and ability to bounce back after rougher stretches in 2024-25, when his results were inconsistent, but the recent improvement suggests a pitcher trending in the right direction. He looks like a solid fit for a team that wants a tough right-hander with starter traits and room to keep climbing.
