WINTER PARK, Fla. – Rollins senior hurler Tim Griffin was selected in the 2010 MLB First-Year Player Draft, Tuesday.

The Seattle Mariners made Griffin their 28th round pick, 852nd overall.  A native of Jacksonville, Fla., Griffin was an outstanding pitcher during his final years at Rollins after transferring from St. John’s River Community College.

“I’m really happy for Tim and its well deserved,” head coach Jon Sjogren said. “He’s worked extremely hard to get to this point and I’m sure he’s going to have a terrific professional career.”

Griffin helped guide Rollins back to the NCAA Division II South Region Tournament for the first time since the 2005 season.  He finished with a 2.76 ERA and an 11-3 record with seven complete-games and three shutouts to lead the team.  Griffin ended his senior year by being named the Sunshine State Conference Pitcher of the Year and was also named to the ABCA All-America Second Team.