Position: IF
Date of Birth:
04/29/1989
Height: 6' 6" Weight: 220 lbs
Bats: R
Throws: R
Resides: Bradenton, Florida
Biography:
2018 Highlights:
• Midseason addition to Southern Maryland
• Provided a much needed burst of power with 11 home runs in 71 games, second most on team on the season
• At least one hit in 20 of 25 games in August including eight multi-hit games
Previous Career:
• Drafted in the 21st round of the 2011 MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks out of the University of Central Florida
• 2011 Pioneer League All Star (AA Diamondbacks) and 2016 Red, White and Blue All-Defensive Team (ALPB)
• Blossomed in 2012 with Diamondbacks A+, AA affiliates hitting a combined .304/.366/.523, and added on 28 HR and 102 RBI
• In 2014 Griffin hit a home run in five straight at bats, four of which came in one game
• 11+ home runs in all four seasons in the ALPB
Personal:
• In 2012 Griffin hit a home run in five consecutive at bats, with four of those coming in one game
• First player ever signed to the New Britain Bees
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