Softball

In 2016 (Sophomore): Callen saw action in 36 of Tech's games, starting in 32 playing primarily at the shortstop and right field positions...hit .258 (23-89) with 14 runs scored, one homerun, three doubles, and 15 RBI...collected hits in five-straight games, including doubles at Austin Peay and Murray State from Apr.18-24...Claimed adidas® OVC Player of the week accoldes on Apr. 25 for her five-game hitting streak where she notched a .643 batting average (9-14) on the week...posted her only homerun of the season as part of a 6-3 victory over Eat Tennessee State on Mar. 12. 

In 2015 (Freshman): Callen appeared in 45 games, starting in 35 for the Golden Eagles…played primarily third base, also appearing as a shortstop and left fielder…hit .247 (24-97) with 13 runs scored, four doubles, three home runs, and 13 RBI…collected hits in three-straight games, including a home run against Belmont and Chattanooga from Mar. 29-31…doubled and drove in a pair in a win at Samford on Mar. 18…went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, and two RBI in a victory at Tennessee State on Mar. 14…homered as part of a 2-for-2 showing with a career-high three RBI in a win against Northern Kentucky on Mar. 1…hit two doubles at Charleston Southern on Feb. 22…went 2-for-3 with a home run against Binghamton on Feb. 15…collected a hit in her first collegiate at-bat, pinch hitting against Ohio on Feb. 7.

High School: Callen lettered in four years of softball at Ezell-Harding Christian School in Antioch, Tenn., suiting up as a shortstop and third baseman…three-time All-State recipient, was an All-Region Award winner, and a four-time All-District honoree…took home team Offensive and Defensive MVP…tied the school’s home run record with 13…All-Academic as a senior.

Personal: Full name is Callen Elizabeth Griffin…daughter of Danny and Paula Griffin…birthday is August 3, 1995.

Academics: Callen is majoring in basic business...named to the OVC Commissioner's Honor Roll once...named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll twice.