Intrasquad game caps fan day for Vermilion & White

[NewsCopy]

  In an effort to improve on his .136 batting average as a freshman, Thad Griffen underwent LASIK eye surgery over the summer.

Apparently, the surgery was a success for the sophomore catcher.

UL's Red team rallied for an 8-7 win over the other team on Saturday in an intrasquad game at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field, with Griffen leading the way. The former Barbe High standout recorded a game-high six RBIs on Fan Day with three hits, including two home runs.

The rest of the story

Joshua Parrott • jparrott@theadvertiser.com • February 15, 2009

[TuffGuy84]

_ _

I really do look for a big year from Thad Griffen. Alot of people over-estimated him (due to his draft stock) a little last year I think. You have to remember, its still a big step up from high school to college, even for some of the most gifted athletes. Yes, I know, Lucroy hit like a beast his freshman year, but what everyone forgets is that he didn't catch his first year, he DH. Calling a game, and hitting at the same time is a very difficult thing for a freshman do who is learning of the fly. Thad will be a rock for us this year.

[Dad04]

It's tough to hit what u can't see. Hopefully laser reshaping of his corneas unleashes the beast within.

[JMV JustMyView]

DAD 04--WHAT IS BUDDY UP TO?

[Dad04]

He will graduate with a BA in May, began graduate business school last month there, has been working an internship at a local bank and killing alot of fish.