The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Tue, 21 May 2013 14:10:05 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Griffin Benedict Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB5) 60 San Diego Padres prospect Wande Olabisi is raw. He didn’t play much baseball in college. With the strength of an ox and fleet of foot, the club is hoping he can develop into a fearsome player – catchers are already scared of him barreling down the third base line. http://padres.scout.com/2/1003212.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/1003212.html Fri, 17 Sep 2010 05:57:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres San Diego Padres prospect Griffin Benedict might be one of the unsung heroes of the Fort Wayne TinCaps second half surge. Hailed by teammates for his unselfish play, Benedict handles the pitching staff well and exerts his leadership on the young position prospects, bettering everyone. http://padres.scout.com/2/994454.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/994454.html Sat, 21 Aug 2010 05:26:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres People say there are holes in his swing. They say he may be destined to fail. San Diego Padres prospect Nate Freiman, however, has hit over .300 nearly all season in one of the toughest leagues around. And now the power numbers are beginning to form. http://padres.scout.com/2/994170.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/994170.html Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:30:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Fort Wayne, IN: San Diego Padres prospect Hayden Beard was out of professional baseball for close to three years, landing on the Mets reserved list. He is back at it and understands that time may be running out so he is eager to make a positive impression. http://padres.scout.com/2/981806.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/981806.html Sun, 04 Jul 2010 06:17:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Lots of live reaction from a Fort Wayne walk-off win in 10 innings. Cesar Carrillo takes a loss without an offense to support him. Cory Luebke returns to the hill for San Antonio. Four extra-base hits and three homers are not enough for Lake Elsinore. http://padres.scout.com/2/972351.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/972351.html Tue, 25 May 2010 05:26:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Fort Wayne, IN: John Hussey was the only pitcher to throw a pen on Sunday while the hitters worked in the indoor batting cage with a specific drill in mind. Also, who are the most undervalued players on the team? Updates on injured TinCaps. An at-bat not talked about much. http://padres.scout.com/2/972059.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/972059.html Mon, 24 May 2010 02:37:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Craig Stansberry goes yard for the second time in three games but Portland loses a close one. Matt Buschmann had a strong start for the Missions – all for naught. Nick Schmidt allowed five runs in a loss. Griffin Benedict hits a grand slam, the second in as many nights for the Tincaps, but Fort Wayne is stifled. http://padres.scout.com/2/963845.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/963845.html Tue, 20 Apr 2010 05:14:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres In 2009, the San Diego Padres selected catcher Griffin Benedict in the 16th-round out of Georgia Southern. The left-handed hitting Benedict, the son of former Atlanta Braves catcher Bruce Benedict, was a four-year starter for the Eagles, hitting .412/.532/.679 in his final season. http://padres.scout.com/2/963010.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/963010.html Sat, 17 Apr 2010 05:25:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Peoria, AZ: The San Diego Padres Low-A and High-A squads spent the second straight day at home. There were quite a few interesting moments from action on Sunday and Monday, including the progression of several players that hope to make a statement with rosters assignments looming. http://padres.scout.com/2/956210.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/956210.html Tue, 23 Mar 2010 05:14:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Peoria, AZ: It is clear the message is being broadcast from the entire coaching staff – breeding players fit for Petco Park with an aggressive turn to the patient approach. There were also lots of highlights from three intrasquad games. http://padres.scout.com/2/955229.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/955229.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:04:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres One of the weakest positions in the San Diego Padres system, there is no catcher that currently puts hitting together with a quality defensive game or vice versa. There is potential amongst the candidates, as we seek out the prospects with the highest ceilings, closest to the majors, sleepers, who need to make a move, and where the jury is still out. http://padres.scout.com/2/938777.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/938777.html Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:26:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Every year, there are deserving players who do not make MadFriars.com top 60 prospect rankings. These San Diego Padres prospects fit that bill. While these 46 prospects did not make our list, it does not diminish their talent level or ability. There will be plenty on this list that help the big league club in some capacity. http://padres.scout.com/2/927423.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/927423.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:52:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres San Diego Padres vice president of scouting and player development Grady Fuson discusses the prospects that saw action with the Eugene Emeralds in 2009. http://padres.scout.com/2/909703.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/909703.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:55:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Peoria, AZ: No better time to practice high pop ups than with a morning sun the backdrop. Some San Diego Padres prospects had a tough time. http://padres.scout.com/2/907612.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/907612.html Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:56:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Surprise, AZ: The San Diego Padres went on the road to Surprise to face the Texas Rangers and came away with the win. The started off facing the Rangers top signed pick, Tanner Scheppers. http://padres.scout.com/2/907368.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/907368.html Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:47:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Peoria, AZ: Situational hitting has been something the San Diego Padres have struggled with at each level. Their prospects, therefore, are being asked to do more of it in practice – the hope is they will then bring it into the game. http://padres.scout.com/2/907017.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/907017.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:13:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Peoria, AZ: With no game scheduled on Wednesday, the San Diego Padres played an intrasquad game against their brethren – showing off some of the execution they applied earlier in the day. http://padres.scout.com/2/907014.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/907014.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:06:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres FORT WAYNE, IN: Griffin Benedict, 22, was San Diego’s 16th-round draft pick out of Georgia Southern University in the 2009 draft. http://padres.scout.com/2/894742.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/894742.html Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:03:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Aaron Poreda has another wild outing. Simon Castro has another strong outing. Sawyer Carroll hits his first Double-A homer in a loss. James Darnell notches three hits in another Lake Elsinore win. Dexter Carter doesn’t have much success again. Jorge Reyes picks up the win and Nick Greenwood looks to lock up the Northwest League ERA title. http://padres.scout.com/2/893456.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/893456.html Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:19:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres FORT WAYNE, IN: Tonight the Fort Wayne TinCaps demonstrated why they have won a minor league leading sixty-two games with not only a potent blend of offense and pitching but an ability to continually put pressure upon the opposition as the Clinton LumberKings found out on in an 8-3 loss before another near capacity crowd at Parkview Field. http://padres.scout.com/2/879956.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/879956.html Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:10:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres