Former Thresher Derek Griffith now with Slippery Rock

Former Threshers pitcher Derek Griffith joined the Frontier League's Slippery Rock Sliders on May 30.

In two starts for Slippery Rock, he has a 1-1 record with a 1.64 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting .147 against him.

The pitching coach for the Sliders is former Thresher Adam Shafer.

The Frontier League is an Independent League that includes 12 teams from several midwestern states.