Steve Grife
| IP | 83 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.229 |
| WHIP | 1.458 |
| BB/9 | 5.096 |
| SO/9 | 10.518 |
- Full name Steven James Grife
- Born 11/04/1986 in Sheffield Lake, OH
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Mercyhurst
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Drafted in the 26th round (800th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2009.
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Steve Grife, generously listed at 6 feet, 170 pounds, has plenty of effort in his delivery, but he has handled a starter's workload the last few years. He ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the Coastal Plain League last summer and went 5-1, 3.24 with 73 strikeouts in 67 innings this spring. Grife pitches off a plus fastball that he can run up to 94 mph. While his secondary stuff has improved since last year, his curveball and slider are still below-average at best. He has feel for a changeup, but he often slows down his arm when he throws it. He profiles as a reliever in pro ball, and it's unlikely a club will buy him out of his senior year at Mercyhurst.
