Adam Grissom
Adam L. Grissom began his career at Miami University in 2001, and graduated with his degree in Secondary Social Studies Education in 2006. He was a member of the Harriers Baseball team from 2002 to 2004. During his career he achieved an impressive .368 batting average, with 90 runs scored, 109 hits, 17 home runs and 21 doubles. Adam was named team Co- MVP in 2003 & 2004, 1st Team All-League in 2003 & 2004, Top Offensive Award 2003 & 2004. He set individual records set during playing career for home runs (17) and walks (77). 2008 was his best year as he achieved career highs in Batting Average (.426), Triples (13), RBI (54) and Slugging Percentage (.801). His Harrier teams won or shared league tournament titles during his playing career.
After graduation, Adam continued to be involved in baseball as a coach, serving as Head Coach at Northwest High School from 2009 to 2014 and as an Assistant Coach for the Hamilton Joes Collegiate Baseball Club from 2010 to 2012. He was then promoted to Head Coach for the Hamilton Joes, a role he continues to play. As a Coach, Adam is proud of the fact that he played a part in helping two current Joes players reach the Major Leagues, along with facilitating over 20 professional signed contracts over five years with Hamilton Joes organization. Adam also served as a Harriers Assistant Baseball Coach from 2004 to 2009. Adam is currently employed by Fairfield City School District at Fairfield Senior High School as an Intervention Specialist and is changing placement in the 2016-17 school year to teach Social Studies at the High School as well. Adam is married to his wife Carrie and has two daughters (Kara & Avery).