OVERALL GRADE
D− Limited
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PLAYER PROFILE
Griffin Canning
Starting Pitcher • San Diego Padres
Bats:
Right
Throws:
Right
Age:
30
Height:
6' 2"
Weight:
180 lbs
UNDERSTAND THE PLAYER
Player IQ
IQ SCORE
40 Out of 100CURRENT ROLE
Starting Pitcher
This role reflects official MLB position information and available current-season usage. It is not a projection.
30-SECOND IQ
The quick read on Griffin Canning
Griffin Canning currently profiles as a limited pitching performer. IP is the strongest verified indicator, while ERA represents the clearest relative development opportunity.
WHY THIS SCORE
- ERA: 0th percentile (Would rank #59)
- WHIP: 0th percentile (Would rank #59)
- K/9: 58th percentile (Would rank #25)
- BB/9: 0th percentile (Would rank #59)
2026 PITCHING
Pitching Statistics
ERA
6.65
Would rank #59
Top 100% vs qualifiers
Earned runs allowed per nine innings.
WHIP
1.57
Would rank #59
Top 100% vs qualifiers
Walks plus hits allowed per inning pitched.
W–L
2–9
W
#265 MLB
Top 34%
IP
65.0
#150 MLB
Top 19%
Innings pitched.
SO
67
#135 MLB
Top 17%
BB
32
SV
0
#217 MLB
Top 28%
G
16
VERIFIED CAREER CONTEXT
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UNDERSTAND THE PLAYER
Scout Report
ARCHETYPE
Starting Pitcher
Available current-season rate statistics are compared directionally with the qualified MLB pitcher pool. These are not official rankings.
DATA CONFIDENCE
Moderate confidence
Compared with qualified MLB pitchers, but this is not an official qualified ranking.
STRENGTHS
Verified indicators
Percentile-based strengths are withheld until the player officially qualifies.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
Areas to monitor
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Run Prevention Directional comparison
Why: Directional comparison (65.0 IP across 16 appearances, including 11 starts): 6.65 ERA would place #59 against 58 qualified MLB pitchers (0th percentile). This is not an official rank.
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Baserunner Suppression Directional comparison
Why: Directional comparison (65.0 IP across 16 appearances, including 11 starts): 1.57 WHIP would place #59 against 58 qualified MLB pitchers (0th percentile). This is not an official rank.
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Walk-Rate Control Directional comparison
Why: Directional comparison (65.0 IP across 16 appearances, including 11 starts): 4.43 BB/9 would place #59 against 58 qualified MLB pitchers (0th percentile). This is not an official rank.
VERSATILITY
No verified season position usage
- Primary role or position
- Starting Pitcher
- Position / role entries
- 0
- Verified secondary positions
- None in available season position data
This report summarizes available 2026 MLB statistics and official position information and available season usage. Non-qualified comparisons are directional, not official leaderboard ranks. Percentiles are calculated by IQDugout from official MLB comparison pools. Confidence reflects sample size, qualification, and supported comparison coverage. Versatility labels summarize verified position usage and are not league benchmarks. This is a current-data evaluation, not a projection.