High School Individual Athletic Achievements/Honors:
2011: Captain, 11-8 record, ERA 1.51, BA .416 ; Philadelphia Inquirer 2011 2nd Team All-South Jersey pitcher & 1st Team Group IV All Conference
2010: 9-3 record, ERA 1.42, BA .323 ; 2nd Team All Conference
2009: 6-1 record, ERA 1.62, BA .450 ; 2nd Team All Conference
4-2 pitching record with 0.71 ERA in South Jersey Group IV playoffs from 2009 to 2011
Two no-hitters in final week of HS career to help tie for conference championship.
2010 Carpenter Cup Selection.
2009 & 2011 Super (Cherokee) Chief Award for having a 3.5 GPA while playing varsity.
Winning pitcher in 2011 south Jersey Senior All-Star game.
High School Team Athletic Achievements:
2009 & 2010 Olympic Conference American Division Champions
Academic Honors:
Honor Roll 4 years in high school – Principle’s list senior year
2009 & 2011 Super (Cherokee) Chief Award for having a 3.5 GPA while playing varsity.
Honor Roll first semester at SPC
ON THE FIELD
Club/Travel Team: Jersey Inferno
Favorite Athlete: Jimmy Rollins, Cliff Lee, Kevin Youkilis
Favorite Professional Team: Phillies/Red Sox
Season Expectations/Goals:
To make a difference in rebuilding the entire program. I want to be a part of a huge improvement of the entire team.
What two things do you bring to the team?
Dedication and a good, hardworking attitude.
Who most influenced your athletic career and why?
My parents were my biggest influences. My dad always pushed me beyond my limits to make me the best I could be and my mom was always there for me to keep me going when things got overwhelming. Without the two of them, I wouldn’t be half the player I am today.
Reason you chose your number:
I’ve never been number 24 before and I just needed a change.
Pre-game Rituals:
Listen to a playlist I made.
Greatest Sports Memory:
Making it to the semi-final game for states in 2010. Even though we lost, it was the most memorable game I’ve ever played and it was my favorite year playing without a doubt.
OFF THE FIELD/COURT
Parents: Kathy & Rob Griffin
Siblings/Ages: Victoria-16, Patricia-14
Major: Biology
Career Ambition: Forensic Scientist
Top 3 Favorite T.V. Shows:
The Mentalist, Pretty Little Liars, Spongebob_
Hobbies/Interests:
Music, going to concerts, Swimming
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring three things, what would they be?
A bed, my iPod, & a plane in case I get bored.
PEACOCK PRIDE
Reason you chose Saint Peter’s College:
It’s a good distance away from home and I love being so close to the city. They also offered me great opportunities for both academics and softball.
Best part about being a Peacock:
The school is small enough that in addition to feeling like a family with your team, all of the student-athletes form a bond with each other. Everyone knows each other, cares about each other, and supports each other.
Favorite thing to do on/around campus:
Go to the city with my friends.
