Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball pitcher |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/05/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Mission Viejo, California, United States |
Latest News about Griffin Canning
03/05/2026
The San Diego Padres activated right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning from the 15-day injured list on May 3, 2026, returning him to active roster status after his recovery period.
17/02/2026
Griffin Canning signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the San Diego Padres as a free agent on February 17, 2026. The contract includes a $5 million mutual option for 2027 with a $1.5 million buyout and multiple salary escalators tied to the number of games started.
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Bio/Wiki
| Griffin Alexander Canning is an American professional baseball pitcher. | |
| He has previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Angels and New York Mets. | |
| He made his MLB debut in 2019 with the Angels and won a Gold Glove Award in 2020. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
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| Weight | 180 lb |
| Bats | Right |
| Throws | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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Career
| Current Team | San Diego Padres |
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| Position | Starting pitcher |
| MLB Debut | 30/04/2019 |
| Draft | 2017 MLB Draft, Round 2, Pick 47, Los Angeles Angels |
| Full Name | Griffin Alexander Canning |
| Nickname | Griff |
| Awards | Gold Glove Award (2020) |
| Contract | Signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Padres in February 2026, including a $5 million mutual option ($1.5 million buyout) for 2027 and salary escalators based on games started. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in 2017. | |
| 2. Played college baseball at UCLA. | |
| 3. Made his MLB debut on 30/04/2019. | |
| 4. He has played in MLB for the Los Angeles Angels, New York Mets, and San Diego Padres. | |
| 5. He has won 1 Gold Glove award. | |
| 6. He has 33 wins, 44 losses, an ERA of 4.81, and 608 strikeouts over 7 seasons. |