Harding University Athletics

Career Summary

A versatile utility player who made an immediate impact in his first season with the Bisons in 2025 ... a .280 career hitter at Harding with 45 runs, 49 hits, 5 home runs, and 42 RBIs ... known for his elite plate discipline, drawing 30 walks in 52 games to post a strong on-base percentage ... recorded 14 multi-hit games and 11 multi-RBI games in his debut campaign.

Year-By-Year

2025 Started all 52 games in which he appeared ... slashed .280/.406/.411 in 175 at-bats ... finished second on the team in walks (30) and third in RBIs (42) ... proved to be a run-scoring machine with 45 runs scored ... 2/9 vs. McKendree: Had a career day, going 2-for-3 with a home run, 4 runs scored, and 5 RBIs ... 3/11 at Missouri S&T: Tied a career-high with 5 RBIs and two doubles while drawing three walks ... 5/1 vs. Ouachita Baptist: Went 3-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored in the GAC Tournament ... defensively, recorded 153 putouts and 16 assists, primarily across the infield.

Previous Schools

• Oakland University (Rochester, MI): Appeared in 15 games ... hit .250 with a home run and five RBIs in limited at-bats.

• Paris Junior College (Texas): Played 58 games in 2023, hitting .320 with 17 doubles, two home runs, and 43 RBIs ... showed elite patience with 38 walks.

• North Central Texas College (Gainesville, TX): Played 10 games in 2022, hitting two home runs and slugging .600.

• Lamar High School (Arlington, TX): 2021 graduate ... earned Second Team All-District 8-6A honors as a shortstop.

Personal

• Major: Applied Studies Business.

• Family: Parents Dax and Tena Griffith; has two sisters, Hagan and Halin.

• Multi-Sport Athlete: Was an All-District safety for the Lamar HS football team.

• Fun Facts: A massive Star Wars fan ... has lived in Canada ... has visited 40 of the 50 U.S. states.

Season & Career Highs (at Harding)

• Hits: 3 (3x), last vs. Arkansas Tech — 05/03/25

• Doubles: 2, at Missouri S&T — 03/11/25

• Home Runs: 1 (5x), last at Central Missouri — 05/15/25

• RBI: 5 (2x), last at Missouri S&T — 03/11/25

• Runs Scored: 4, vs. McKendree — 02/09/25

• Walks: 3 (2x), last at Missouri S&T — 03/11/25

• Stolen Bases: 2, at Oklahoma Baptist — 04/11/25

• Putouts: 16, vs. Ark.-Monticello — 03/28/25