The first overall pick in the 1987 draft and a 13-time All-Star, Griffey is one of the most prolific home run hitters in baseball history; his 630 home runs rank as the seventh-most in MLB history. Griffey was also an exceptional defender and won 10 Gold Glove Awards in center field.

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Ken Griffey Jr. Bio. Fullname: George Kenneth Griffey Jr. Nickname: Junior; Born: 11/21/1969 in Donora, PA; Draft: 1987, Seattle Mariners, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 1; High School: Archbishop Moeller, Cincinnati, OH; Debut: 4/03/1989; Hall of Fame: 2016; Relationship(s): son of Ken Griffey; Follow: View More Bio Info +

Complete career MLB stats for the Seattle Mariners Designated Hitter Ken Griffey Jr. on ESPN. Includes games played, hits and home runs per MLB season.

Ken Griffey, Jr. (born November 21, 1969, Donora, Pennsylvania, U.S.) is an American professional baseball player who was one of the iconic athletes of the 1990s and ranked among the best power hitters and defensive outfielders of all time.

From the day the Seattle Mariners made him the first pick in the 1987 MLB Draft, Ken Griffey Jr. was expected to be great. Twenty-two seasons, 630 home runs and a sea of accolades later, the kid dubbed “The Natural” delivered everything his skills and makeup promised.

1 day ago · CINCINNATI — The Reds traded for Ken Griffey Jr. on Feb. 10, 2000. The Cincinnati kid came home after spending 11 seasons in Seattle. It is one of the most exciting moments for a franchise that ...

Ken Griffey, Jr., the Major League Baseball player, was born on Friday, November 21, 1969, in Donora, Pennsylvania. Griffey, Jr. was 19 years old when he broke into the major leagues on April 3, 1989, with the Seattle Mariners.

Oct 23, 2024 · Ken Griffey Jr., also known as "The Kid," gained fame for his exceptional talent in baseball. His smooth swing, impressive home run record, and outstanding defensive plays made him a standout player. Griffey's charisma and love for the game also contributed significantly to …

Nov 21, 2019 · From a childhood spent around the clubhouse of the Big Red Machine to being blessed with one of the sweetest left-handed swings the game has seen, Ken Griffey Jr. seemed destined for stardom. Now, the player nicknamed "The Kid" is 50 years old.