Konnor Griffin gets a third at-bat today, and gets drilled in the right wrist/forearm by Astros prospect Alimber Santa. He's replaced by Leo De Vries on first base, but that would have probably happened regardless of the outcome. Either way, Griffin was clearly in some pain:
Just when I thought today couldn't get any worse...
Konnor Griffin gets hit in the wrist with a 97 MPH sinker and is removed from the All-Star Futures game. pic.twitter.com/dANP1pg4am
According to his father, Kevin Griffin, Konnor is "all good."Griffin himself quieted concerns after the game, saying all is good and giving this reporter a strong handshake.
“It’s good, it’s perfect. The guy’s competing, trying to go inside and get a strike,” Griffin said. “I’m glad I’m good. I’ll take a few days off and get back rolling with Greensboro.”
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Griffin 'all good' after hit by pitch
Konnor Griffin gets a third at-bat today, and gets drilled in the right wrist/forearm by Astros prospect Alimber Santa. He's replaced by Leo De Vries on first base, but that would have probably happened regardless of the outcome. Either way, Griffin was clearly in some pain:
According to his father, Kevin Griffin, Konnor is "all good." Griffin himself quieted concerns after the game, saying all is good and giving this reporter a strong handshake.
“It’s good, it’s perfect. The guy’s competing, trying to go inside and get a strike,” Griffin said. “I’m glad I’m good. I’ll take a few days off and get back rolling with Greensboro.”
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