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Reds Select Griffin in Tenth Round of MLB Draft

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The Cincinnati Reds have selected Conner Griffin, a graduate of Abington Heights High School, in the tenth round of the Major League Baseball Draft. Griffin was the 302nd overall pick.

Griffin, a 6-foot-6, 210-pound player, expressed his excitement following the selection. "It's unbelievable," Griffin stated in a phone conversation. He added that his recent visit to the Reds' facilities left a positive impression.

"The Reds organization was great. I visited there a couple weeks ago and everyone was really nice, and I'm really excited to get to work with them," Griffin commented. The pick marks a significant step in his baseball career as he joins a Major League Baseball organization.

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While a tenth-round pick is far from a guaranteed star, the Reds taking a chance on a physically imposing player like Griffin signals a potential upside they believe can be developed.

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Source: Yahoo Sports

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