Junior Colton Griffin has become a steady lineup presence for the Horned Frogs by embracing his utility role. Courtesy of TCU Athletics

A multi-sport athlete from Spring, Texas, Colton Griffin was first-team All-State in baseball at Klein Collins High School, batting .480. He also starred in football, where he played safety. Now, in his second season in a TCU Baseball uniform, the junior utilityman is displaying his versatility once again.

After transferring from Stephen F. Austin before the 2025 season, Griffin started 29 games in his first year with TCU — all on the infield dirt, mostly at third base. He hit .266 in his first year with the Frogs with nine extra-base hits.

This season, Griffin has shifted to the outfield and excelled defensively, maintaining a perfect fielding percentage and 55 putouts. So far this season, he is hitting .268 and is a perfect 8-for-8 on stolen base attempts.

TCU Magazine talked with Griffin about what he has learned as a Horned Frog.

What was your experience playing baseball growing up?

I’ve been around the game my whole life. My dad was my high school coach, and we were together all the time, practicing in the cage and everything. That shaped my values as a person. The discipline I have and the competitive nature of being around the game my whole life have really shaped the person that I am today.

Last season, you bounced around the infield quite a bit; now you’ve solidified yourself in the outfield. What does that say about your versatility defensively? 

Anywhere I play, it’s just for the team to find a way to win. Whatever the best position is for me to go out there and help the team succeed is where I want to be. It helps me as a person to be versatile and show that I can play every position and be an athlete.

What has the transition been like for you coming from Stephen F. Austin to TCU?

TCU is definitely a bigger school with way better competition playing in the Big 12. It’s been a grind. I think I’m getting more comfortable here. The coaching staff and our academic adviser have been awesome in helping me be in a position to succeed.

What is something that you have learned in your second year here at TCU?

The biggest thing is how to lead people. Not saying I’m one of the main leaders, but you know, playing every pitch, playing every game, and going about things the right way and having the right attitude in every situation.

Colton Griffin has 26 hits this year, already surpassing his 2025 total with upward of a month remaining in the regular season. Courtesy of TCU Athletics.

What is your favorite thing to do when you have free time?

An ideal Saturday for me would probably be sitting on the couch with my roommates playing “MLB The Show,” or some other video game.

What are your future plans?

If baseball doesn’t work out, I think I have set myself up pretty well. I’m in the Neeley School of Business as a marketing major, so I’d like to do something along the sales and marketing side of things. Just making a connection with somebody and finding a good spot that interests me and I can invest in in the future.

Editor’s Note: The questions and answers have been edited for length and clarity. 

— Grant Harris