The Kid — 630 home runs, 10 Gold Gloves, and the most aesthetically beautiful swing in baseball history.
George Kenneth Griffey Jr was born in Donora, Pennsylvania in 1969 — the same birthplace as Stan Musial. The Mariners selected him first overall in 1987. He and his father Ken Griffey Sr played together on the Mariners in 1990 — the only father-son pair in MLB history. He hit 630 career home runs. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016 with 99.32% of the vote — the highest percentage in history at that time. His backwards cap and effortless cool made him baseball's most recognisable figure of the 1990s. Knee injuries significantly disrupted his career after 2001.
Smooth left-handed swing, spectacular defensive plays in center field, and being one of the most naturally gifted players in baseball history
How They Played
Left-handed power hitter with exceptional plate discipline, elite defensive center fielder with incredible range and arm strength
Lasting Impact
Considered one of the greatest center fielders and pure hitters ever, known for his effortless style and iconic backward cap
AL MVP 1997
Career Honours
- AL MVP 1997
- Gold Glove 10x
- All-Star 13x
- Hall of Fame 2016 (99.3%)