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Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Run: 55 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

The University of Virginia baseball program has routinely churned out tremendous Draft talent, highlighted by Ryan Zimmerman and Chris Taylor on the position-player side, with recent early-round picks Kyle Teel and Jake Gelof in 2023 and Jake’s older brother, Zack, in 2021. O’Ferrall doesn’t quite have the thump those predecessors showed, but he has performed for two years running in the ACC and was one of the best hitters for Team USA over the summer.

While O’Ferrall doesn’t have any eye-popping tools, he gets every ounce out of his abilities thanks to plus instincts and makeup. He knows who he is as a hitter, with impressive bat-to-ball skills and an ability to work at-bats. He draws walks and gets on base, and while there isn’t a ton of impact or power, he has a very good feel for the barrel. He’s a tick-above-average runner, but is smart on the basepaths and can steal a base.

Just like with his offensive game, O’Ferrall is greater than the sum of his parts in the infield. He might have just average arm strength, but it plays better because he uses his feet well and always puts himself in the position to get rid of the ball quickly and accurately. He has good footwork and enough range with a good chance to stick at shortstop long-term. His performance puts him in the top few rounds, and if he shows any strength gains in 2024, he could float up boards. 

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Run: 55 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

The University of Virginia baseball program has routinely churned out tremendous Draft talent, highlighted by Ryan Zimmerman and Chris Taylor, plus recent early-round picks Kyle Teel and Jake Gelof in 2023 and Jake’s older brother, Zack, in 2021. O’Ferrall doesn’t quite have the thump those predecessors showed, but he performed for three years in the ACC and was one of the best hitters for Team USA last summer, helping him land with the Orioles with the PPI pick they were awarded for Gunnar Henderson winning Rookie of the Year honors.

While O’Ferrall doesn’t have any eye-popping tools, he gets every ounce out of his abilities thanks to plus instincts and makeup. He knows who he is as a hitter, with impressive bat-to-ball skills and an ability to work at-bats. He draws walks and gets on base, and while there isn’t a ton of impact or power, he has a very good feel for the barrel. He’s a tick-above-average runner but is smart on the basepaths and can steal a base.

Just like with his offensive game, O’Ferrall is greater than the sum of his parts in the infield. He might have just average arm strength, but it plays better because he uses his feet well and always puts himself in the position to get rid of the ball quickly and accurately. He has good footwork and enough range with a good chance to stick at shortstop long-term. 

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	09/03/2024	SS Griff O'Ferrall assigned to Aberdeen IronBirds from Delmarva Shorebirds.
	08/13/2024	SS Griff O'Ferrall assigned to Delmarva Shorebirds from FCL Orioles.
	08/05/2024	SS Griff O'Ferrall assigned to FCL Orioles.
	07/19/2024	Baltimore Orioles signed SS Griff O'Ferrall.
	06/16/2024	College Workout activated SS Griff O'Ferrall.
	03/20/2024	SS Griff O'Ferrall assigned to Virginia Cavaliers.
	06/26/2023	SS Griff O'Ferrall roster status changed by USAB Stars Team.
	06/26/2023	SS Griff O'Ferrall assigned to USAB Stars Team.
	05/24/2023	College Workout activated SS Griff O'Ferrall.
	05/24/2023	College Workout activated SS Griff O'Ferrall.
	05/20/2023	SS Griff O'Ferrall assigned to Virginia Cavaliers.
	05/04/2022	SS Griff O'Ferrall and assigned to Virginia Cavaliers.