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A.J. Griffin | Starting Pitcher

Team: Oakland Athletics
Age / DOB:  (25) / 1/28/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 230
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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A.J. Griffin gave up three runs on seven hits over six innings Sunday in a no-decision against the Royals.
It was another solid outing from Griffin, who has allowed a combined seven earned runs in his past four starts. He finished with five strikeouts and was removed after the sixth inning at 105 pitches. Griffin didn't factor in the decision, but continues to pitch well this season. He has a plus matchup with the Astros on Saturday. May 19 - 7:43 PM

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A.J. Griffin - S - Athletics

A.J. Griffin struck out eight in firing seven innings of one-run ball Monday in a 5-1 win against the Rangers.

Griffin allowed six hits and no walks, his only blemish a Mitch Moreland solo homer in the second. The youngster continues to display excellent control, but he's going to have to fix a recent propensity toward the long ball, having watched seven balls sail over the fence in his last five starts. Griffin takes a 4-3 record and 3.48 ERA into Sunday's outing against the Royals.
May 14 - 2:34 AM
A.J. Griffin - S - Athletics

A.J. Griffin was solid but was hurt by the longball Wednesday, giving up four runs – three earned – over 6 2/3 frames in a loss to the Indians.

Griffin was spotted a 3-0 lead, but he allowed a pair of runs in the fifth (one of them unearned) before serving up homers to Nick Swisher and Carlos Santana in the sixth. It’s the third time in his last four outings that he’s been taken deep twice. Despite the recent dinger issues, Griffin still boasts a solid 3.83 ERA and 1.21 WHIP for the season. He’ll face the Rangers next.
May 8 - 10:05 PM
A.J. Griffin - S - Athletics

A.J. Griffin fired seven shutout innings Friday in a 2-0 win over the Yankees.

Griffin scattered six hits and a walk while striking out four batters. He was pulled after Brett Gardner reached on a leadoff bunt in the eighth, but Sean Doolittle was able to keep the Yanks off the board. It was an encouraging bounce-back performance by Griffin, who had allowed 11 runs combined over his previous two outings. He'll bring a 3.79 ERA into a start against the Indians next Wednesday.
May 3 - 10:20 PM
A.J. Griffin - S - Athletics

A.J. Griffin surrendered four earned runs in seven innings Saturday as the A's fell to the Orioles.

Another ugly outing for the 25-year-old right-hander, who was shelled for nine runs -- seven earned -- over four-plus innings Monday against the Red Sox. Griffin is a talent but clearly isn't completely himself at the moment. He's a fringe option in mixed fantasy leagues.
Apr 27 - 7:50 PM
A.J. Griffin - S - Athletics

A.J. Griffin was torched for nine runs -- seven earned -- in four-plus innings by the Red Sox on Monday.

Griffin allowed one run through three, but Will Middlebrooks hit a three-run homer in the fourth and Mike Napoli followed with a grand slam with no outs (thanks to an Andy Parrino error) in the fifth. Griffin entered the night with a 2.25 ERA, and he still projects as a perfectly useful AL-only pitcher going forward. He's more of a spot starter in mixed leagues.
Apr 22 - 11:04 PM
A.J. Griffin - S - Athletics

A.J. Griffin yielded two runs and four hits in six innings Tuesday against the Astros.

Griffin, who struck out eight, left with a one-run lead, but that was blown by Sean Doolittle in the eighth. It prevented him from becoming the AL's fourth three-game winner.
Apr 17 - 1:21 AM
A.J. Griffin - S - Athletics

A.J. Griffin spun eight shutout frames Thursday in an 8-1 win over the Angels.

The eight innings tied a career high. Griffin was in control all night long, limiting the Angels to just five hits and one walk while recording two strikeouts. The only run scored on an RBI double by Howie Kendrick in the fourth inning. Griffin owns a 1.93 ERA and 1.07 WHIP over his first two starts and is gaining momentum in mixed leagues. He has a favorable start coming up against the Astros next week.
Apr 12 - 1:19 AM
A.J. Griffin - S - Athletics

A.J. Griffin held the Mariners to two runs over six innings in Thursday's 8-2 victory.

He permitted seven hits, walked two and struck out three. The red-hot Michael Morse got to Griffin with a solo blast in the sixth inning, but it was the only extra-base hit the right-hander allowed all day. It's a good start for Griffin, and he likely has to continue pitching well in order to keep Dan Straily at Triple-A. Griffin faces the Angels next week.
Apr 4 - 6:29 PM
A.J. Griffin - S - Athletics

A.J. Griffin looked sharp in his final test of the spring on Friday, allowing two runs on five hits over his five frames against the Giants.

Griffin fanned six on the evening while issuing just one walk. He finishes the spring with a 5.40 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 21/4 K/BB ratio over 20 innings. While he’s currently has his spot secured in the A’s rotation to start the season, if Daniel Straily pitches well early on, he could be a consideration to be replaced once Bartolo Colon is ready to return from his suspension.
Mar 30 - 1:07 AM
A.J. Griffin - S - Athletics

A.J. Griffin allowed four runs on five hits over 4 2/3 innings Sunday against the Dodgers.

The good news is that Griffin finished with eight strikeouts. With an Opening Day rotation spot already locked up, Griffin will have a chance to build off his impressive first season. He posted a 3.06 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 2012.
Mar 24 - 8:46 PM
A.J. Griffin - S - Athletics

A.J. Griffin was lit up for five runs on six hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings Monday against the Mariners.

He struck out three and served up a solo homer to Michael Morse. Griffin has made some appearances in minor league games this spring, as he entered the day with only five Cactus League innings. The righty now holds a 5.23 ERA over 10 1/3 spring frames.
Mar 18 - 7:25 PM
A.J. Griffin - S - Athletics

A.J. Griffin gave up one run over three innings in his start Sunday against the Rockies.

Griffin's only mistake was a home run to Nolan Arenado. He allowed just three hits and showed his typically good command. While Griffin's spot in Opening Day rotation is locked up, he could have to hold off Dan Straily when Bartolo Colon returns from suspension.
Mar 3 - 6:40 PM
A.J. Griffin - S - Athletics

A.J. Griffin allowed just one hit over two scoreless innings in Tuesday's Cactus League loss to the Diamondbacks.

Griffin struck out three and didn't walk anyone. He was sharp from the get-go, with A's manager Bob Melvin saying the righty "had his paintbrush out from the first pitch." Griffin has a spot in the Oakland rotation locked up.
Feb 26 - 7:10 PM
A.J. Griffin - S - Athletics

A.J. Griffin allowed two runs over five innings in Wednesday's 4-3 comeback win in Game 4 of the ALDS.

Griffin wasn't particularly sharp, giving up seven hits while striking out just one, but he was able to limit the damage for the most part. The rookie right-hander has struggled overall in his past five starts dating back to the regular season, so he's not a given to get another shot in the ALCS if the A's advance. Jarrod Parker will take the ball in Game 5 Thursday.
Thu, Oct 11, 2012 01:34:00 AM

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PosRoleName
C1John Jaso
2Derek Norris
1B1Brandon Moss
2Nate Freiman
3Daric Barton
2B1Eric Sogard
2Adam Rosales
3Scott Sizemore
SS1Jed Lowrie
2Hiroyuki Nakajima
3B1Josh Donaldson
LF1Yoenis Cespedes
CF1Coco Crisp
2Chris Young
RF1Josh Reddick
DH1Seth Smith
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Brett Anderson
2Jarrod Parker
3Tommy Milone
4Bartolo Colon
5A.J. Griffin
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Grant Balfour
2Ryan Cook
3Sean Doolittle
4Jerry Blevins
5Pat Neshek
6Jesse Chavez
7Hideki Okajima
8Fernando Rodriguez