About McNiff: McNiff, a big righty with a strong arm and good potential, will look to provide bullpen depth in his first season.
Before Bryant: Graduated from Andover High School in 2007 ... Led team to MVC League Championship as a sophomore, junior and senior.
Personal: Son of John and Sheila McNiff ... Born Nov. 22, 1988 ... Has two brothers, Joe and Bryan ... Studies Marketing in the College of Business.