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Griffin Merritt, 3B, Lasalle HS, Class of 2018

PBR: Why did you choose Cincinnati?

Merritt: The University of Cincinnati is a perfect fit for what I am looking for in a college.  It is competitive both academically and athletically.  It will allow for my family to come to home games, an allow me to stay very close to home.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?

Merritt: I was considering multiple schools in the MAC along with Michigan State and USC Upstate.  For football, I was considering Ivy League schools along with Furman. 

 

PBR: This summer you competed in PBR’s Top Prospect Games, how did you performance help you in the recruiting process? 

Merritt: The TPG was a very well run event that allowed me to get in front of multiple schools that were interested in me all at once.  The TPG really helped me, and I had multiple coaches contact me immediately following my performance.

PBR:  Coach Googins was just hired as the new coach at UC, how does it feel to be a part of his first recruiting class? 

Merritt: It is an awesome feeling.  I love what Coach Googins is doing at UC.  I am very fortunate to be able to play for a staff that has the same views and goals as I do.

PBR: Was the recruiting process what you expected?

Merritt: The recruiting process was a journey for me.  It had its ups and downs.  It really picked up for me after the Futures Games my sophomore year.  From there it was a long process, but in the end I know it all worked out.

PBR: Who do you play for in the summer and what was your most exciting experience playing summer ball?

Merritt: I play for the Cincy Flames.  My most memorable experience was winning the 17u Summer Classic at UC.

PBR: Who is the toughest pitcher you have faced?

Merritt: Nick Bennett