Ken Griffey Jr.

Guide Note

Major League Baseball All-Star outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr. currently plays for the Cincinnati Reds. He began his MLB career in 1989 with the Seattle Mariners before being traded to the Reds in 2000. He is also the son of former MLB player Ken Griffey, Sr..

Fast Facts

1. Full Name: George Kenneth Griffey, Jr.
2. Born: November 21, 1969
3. Birthplace: Donora, Pennsylvania
4. Height: 6'3"
5. Weight: 220 lbs
6. Bats: Left
7. Throws: Left
8. Nicknames: "The Natural", "The Kid"
9. Debuted in 1989 with Seattle Mariners
10. Traded to Cincinnati Reds in 2000
11. 13-time All-Star selection

Griffey was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in 1987. From 1989 to 1999, He put up impressive numbers with 1,752 hits, 398 home runs, and 1,152 RBIs/ He was voted the American League MVP in 1997. Griffey won numerous awards and was considered one of the best players in the league while playing for the Mariners.

After the 1999 season, Griffey expressed interest in moving to Cincinnati (the town he grew up in) to be closer to his family. Griffey was traded to the Reds prior to the start of the 2000 season. Griffey's tenure in Cincinnati saw his numbers decline from what they were in Seattle. He has also been plagued by injuries for much of his time with the Reds, limiting his playing time and production. The Reds have yet to reach the playoffs since acquiring Griffey. On June 9, 2008, Griffey hit his 600th career home run against the Florida Marlins.