Could see time at third base, first base or designated hitter . . . will also see time on the mound.

2008 (Freshman): Saw action in eight games as a position player and seven as a pitcher . . . batted .250 for the season . . . posted a 9.53 ERA in 5.2 innings of work . . . had one hit against Miami of Ohio and another against Lipscomb.

High School: Was a two-year letterman at Oak Mountain High School . . . selected to the Alabama Baseball Coaches Top 100 Showcase . . . named The Birmingham News Scholar Athlete of theWeek . . . was a Shelby CountyYouth Leader.

Personal: Born Dec. 15, 1988 . . . son of Joel and Laurie McGriff . . . undeclared major.

ONE-ON-ONE WITH MCGRIFF
In 10 years I'd like to be: in the CIA.
My pre-game ritual is: listening to music.
The biggest obstacle I've had to overcome is: elbow surgery.
If I could change something about myself it would be: my height.
Favorite sport besides baseball: soccer.
Favorite place to eat: Dreamland.
Favorite food: ribs.
Favorite holiday: Christmas.
Favorite color: blue.
Favorite athlete: Josh Hamilton.