Ken Griffey Jr.

All-Star Outfielder: Ken Griffey Jr.

George Kenneth Griffey Jr. is an all-star outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners and played his first 11 seasons there. He is known as one of the most prolific home run hitters in baseball and is said to have the "perfect" swing.

A Look at Ken Griffey Jr.

In 1987 Ken Griffy Jr. was drafted as the first overall draft pick by the Seattle Mariners. In his first season Griffey Jr. made a strong start by posting impressive numbers which help him to finish 3rd in the Rookie of the Year balloting. That was just the start of what has been an impressive career.

Ken Griffy Jr. followed his rookie season by establishing himself as one of baseball premier hitters. He was voted to the all-star game every year from 1990 through 2000. He had back-to-back seasons hitting over 50 home rums in 1996 and 1997. In 1997 he also won American League MVP.

Not only known for his bat, Ken Griffey Jr. is one of the best defensive players to ever play the game. He has won 10 gold glove awards for is defensive excellence. He also was selected as an all-time Gold Glove winner placing him on a list of 9 players who are considered to be the greatest defensive players to ever play the game.

In 2008, after starting his 20th season playing with the Cincinnati Reds Ken Griffy Jr. opted out of his no trade clause for a chance to play and even win a World Series. On Monday June 9th 2008 he hit his 600th career home run. The elite 600 home run club is a mark that only 5 other players have reached. Later before the trade deadline Ken Griffy Jr. agreed to a trade which sent him to the Chicago White Sox and gave him a chance to be a World Series Champion.

611 Career Home Runs

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Ken Griffey Jr. at a Glance

George Kenneth "Ken" Griffey, Jr. (born November 21, 1969 in Donora, Pennsylvania) is a Major League Baseball center fielder for the Chicago White Sox. He is one of the most prolific home run hitters in baseball history, currently fifth on the list of most career home runs, and is tied for the record of most consecutive games with a home run.Consecutive Home Run Records by Baseball Almanac His nicknames have been "The Natural", "The Kid", and "Junior". He is the son of former big league outfielder Ken Griffey, Sr. Many have described his swing as "one of the most beautiful and effortless.""Griffey Breaks Bone in Hand- Mariners star will be out 3 to 4 Weeks", SeattlePI.com, 20 June 1996.

Griffey previously played for the Seattle Mariners and the Cincinnati Reds.

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