{"playerId":5047,"percentChange":38.2,"averageDraftPosition":260,"percentOwned":53.7,"playerRaterSEASON":3.4,"playerRater7DAY":4.2,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Griffin tossed a gem against the Rangers on Monday, holding the AL West leaders to just one run over seven innings.","spin":"Griffin, who struck out eight batters and didn't allow a walk, was nearly flawless, with the exception of one Mitch Moreland solo home run. Griffin doesn't usually blow hitters away but continues to find success by avoiding walks, having allowed just 32 free passes in 22 big league starts. His next outing is scheduled to come Sunday against the Royals.","date":"Mon May 13"},"fullName":"A.J. Griffin","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Summoned by the Athletics last June when Brandon McCarthy made his annual trip to the DL, Griffin filled in admirably for 15 starts, the first eight of which were quality starts. Though he lacks elite stuff -- his fastball averaged but 89.7 mph in the majors -- he utilized a plus changeup and surprisingly polished command to post a 3.06 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 3.37 strikeout-to-walk ratio in the bigs. Unfortunately, Griffin is getting merely a chance to compete for the Athletics' No. 5 starter role this spring, and a 7.27 ERA in his final four starts of 2012 hints that he might have adjustments yet to make. If he scores the gig -- whether on Opening Day or sometime midyear -- he'll be a pitcher smarter utilized in home games or against weaker lineups. That's an AL-only pick, rather than one in mixed.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Thu Feb 21"},"playerRater30DAY":2,"playerRater15DAY":2.5,"positionRank":45}