2018: Redshirted

High School: Graduated from Claiborne Christian School in 2017 ... For his career he hit .478 with 127 RBI ... Led Claiborne to a Class C State Championship in 2016 as a junior ... Has also led Claiborne Christian to state-runner up in 2013, 2014 and 2015 ...  Named a 2017 LBCA All-Star ... 2016 Class C State MVP by both the LSWA and LBCA ... 2015 and 2016 first team all-Louisiana ... 2016 district MVP ... 2015 and 2016 all-Northeast Louisiana ... Member of the Student Leadership Institute, Chapel Band, Quiz Bowl, Youth Ministry, CCS Servolution, Church Choir and Praise Team ... 

Personal: Full name is Griffith Chad Olinde ... Son of Chad and Nicki Olinde ... Father Chad played baseball at UL-Monroe (1992-94) ... Born on December 2, 1998 in Monroe, Louisiana.