Meet Dayson Griffis, a 6-foot-0, 205-pound pitcher/infielder from Appling County High School. Griffis is a member of the South Georgia Big 10 cover for the 2025 Georgia Dugout Preview Magazine. Here are 10 questions with him.

Q: What in-game rituals or superstitions do you have?

A: When I’m pitching, after every out, I glove-tap my third baseman

Q: Are you a morning person or a night owl?

A: Definitely a night owl.

Q: What is your favorite way to spend a weekend?

A: On a lake, pond or any body of water.

Q: Name one thing people may be surprised to learn about you.

A: My ability to freestyle rap.

Q: Who is your favorite teacher and what is your favorite high school subject?

A: My favorite teacher is Ericka Downing and my favorite subject is Math.

Q: Outside of baseball, what is your next hobby?

A: Wakeboarding.

Q: What jersey number do you wear and what reason did you choose that number?

A: #9, because my brother was 10 and my father was 11.

Q: What do you like the most about playing baseball?

A: Being able to overcome failures and the life-long friendships you create.

Q: Do you have any pets? If so, talk about them.

A: I have a dog named Dax, and I call him my Lil Stepper because he's always with me.

Q: After baseball, what career are you planning to pursue?

A: I'm not sure yet, thinking about Construction Management.