Alaina Griffin

Class:
Freshman
Bats/Throws:
R/R
Height:
5-5
Hometown:
Monroe, N.C.
Position:
INF
Prev School:
Metrolina Christian Academy

Prep

Graduated from Metrolina Christian Academy
Four-time All-State
Four-time All-Conference
2026 Hot Stove Player of the Year and Team MVP
2025 Hot Stove Golden Glove Award and Team Coaches Award
2024 Hot Stove Rising Star and Team Offensive Player of the Year Award
2023 Hot Stove Freshman of the Year finalist and Team Defensive Player of the Year
Batted over .500 all four seasons of high school softball, including a career-best .542 as a freshman
Totaled 25 homers, 111 RBI and 72 stolen bases during high school career
Played for North Carolina Hinde and North Carolina Baylog, Tracy in travel softball
Also competed in basketball and volleyball in high school, totaling over 1,500 career points, 600 career rebounds and 600 career steals in basketball.

Personal

Daughter of Chad and Misty Griffin
Mother, Misty Stevens Griffin, played softball and soccer at Mount Olive College
Dad, Chad Griffin, was drafted by the Oakland A’s before playing in the organizations of the A’s and Seattle Mariners
Brother, Neil Griffin, plays baseball at Wingate
Intends to major in exercise science
Birthday is July 26

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
From the moment I attended my first prospect camp at Liberty, I knew it was where I wanted to continue my academic and athletic career. The coaching staff was incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in the players. Coach Dot especially stood out to me because of her boldness in sharing the Gospel and the way she openly lives out her faith. That authenticity made a lasting impression on me.

Is there something about your life and upbringing you would consider unique?
I am incredibly grateful for the environment I was raised in. I grew up in a Christian home where my faith has always been an important part of my life. I also attended a private Christian school, which reinforced the values and beliefs my parents instilled in me from an early age.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
The person who inspires me most is my mom. She is one of the hardest-working people I know, and she leads by example every day. She constantly motivates and encourages me, whether it's in athletics, academics, or my personal life.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable athletic accomplishment is that I made varsity softball in the 7th grade along with All State.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
Number 3 because my dad wore it. I also like number 3 because it represents the Trinity.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My mom played college softball and soccer at Mount Olive University. My dad was drafted out of high school and played professional baseball for the Oakland A’s and Seattle Mariners. My brother plays baseball at Wingate University.

Do you possess any special or unique talents, interests, or hobbies?
I enjoy staying active and trying a variety of sports. One of my favorite hobbies is horseback riding, and I also love playing basketball and pickleball whenever I have the opportunity. No matter what sport I'm playing, I have a competitive mindset and enjoy challenging myself to improve. I love the process of learning new skills, competing, and pushing myself to be the best I can be. My passion for sports has taught me teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, and I enjoy bringing that same energy to everything I do.