Griffin Canning, baseball player, 2019

Griffin Canning

Born: 5/11/1996 in Mission Viejo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2019-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Griffin Alexander Canning

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Biography

Griffin Canning, born in 1996, is an active pitcher who has been a notable presence in Major League Baseball since his debut on April 30, 2019. Currently playing for the Los Angeles Angels, Canning showcases a blend of power and finesse on the mound, contributing to his team's efforts in the competitive landscape of modern baseball. With a career record of 25-34 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.78, he continues to develop his skills and adapt to the evolving game. Canning has amassed 483 strikeouts over his career, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters and maintain a competitive edge in games. Though he has not recorded any saves, his role as a starting pitcher highlights his significance in the rotation, where he aims to consistently give his team a chance to win. As a product of the contemporary era of baseball, Canning's performance is pivotal in an age characterized by advanced analytics and an emphasis on strikeouts, making him a player to watch as he progresses in his career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
32 37 115 110 0 0 0 584.3 564 302 97 218 553 4.65 0

Career ERA 4.65 vs. league average 4.28 across their career seasons — 8.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2019 LAA AL 5 6 18 17 0 0 0 90.3 80 46 30 96 4.58 4.51 (-2%) 321.3
2020 LAA AL 2 3 11 11 0 0 0 56.3 54 25 23 56 3.99 4.45 (+10%) 179.2
2021 LAA AL 5 4 14 13 0 0 0 62.7 65 39 28 62 5.60 4.27 (-31%) -1933.3
2023 LAA AL 7 8 24 22 0 0 0 127.0 121 61 36 139 4.32 4.33 (avg) 147.2
2024 LAA AL 6 13 32 31 0 0 0 171.7 174 99 66 130 5.19 4.08 (-27%) -5241.5
2025 NYN NL 7 3 16 16 0 0 0 76.3 70 32 35 70 3.77 4.14 (+9%) 231.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
117 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2019 LAA AL 18 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2020 LAA AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 LAA AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 LAA AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 LAA AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2025 NYN NL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 115 110 46 66 5 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2019 LAA P 18 17 9 12 2 0
2020 LAA P 11 11 7 8 1 1
2021 LAA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2021 LAA P 14 13 4 8 1 1
2023 LAA P 24 22 7 10 1 2
2024 LAA P 32 31 12 20 0 0
2025 NYN P 16 16 7 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 115
Left Field 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2020 Gold Glove P