KEN GRIFFEY JR.

George Kenneth "Ken" Griffey, Jr. (born November 21, 1969 in Donora, Pennsylvania) is a Major League Baseball center fielder for the Seattle Mariners. 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. 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 has also played for the Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago White Sox. (via Wikipedia)

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Ken Griffey Jr. Gets Chance with Seattle Mariners to Go Out on Top

via bleacherreport.com ( 55 Days ago )
It’s tough to go out on top when you’re a major sports star, whether it be actually winning a championship or choosing to retire when you’re still playing at a high level. In terms of winning the top prize, just ask the likes of Dan Marino and Karl Malone, both of whom played for many years without reaching the pinnacle of their professions. As for retiring, many athletes [...]

As End Nears, Ken Griffey Jr. Handles New Role

via fanhouse.com ( 158 Days ago )
by Jeff FletcherFiled under: MarinersOAKLAND -- Ken Griffey Jr.'s triumphant return to Seattle doesn't have the happy ending the Mariners and their fans might have hoped, but it also hasn't been the failure that his .218 average might imply.The Mariners had their eyes wide open when they entered into this deal with the 39-year-old Griffey, fully aware of the limitations he might [...]

What Could Have Been: Ken Griffey Jr. to the Braves

via bleacherreport.com ( 207 Days ago )
For a short period of time back in February, it looked like Ken Griffey Jr. was on his way to playing with the Atlanta Braves. As David O'Brien wrote: Ken Griffey Jr., one of only six players to hit more than 600 career home runs, has decided to play for the Braves, a person close to the veteran outfielder and familiar with the negotiations told the Journal-Constitution. The Braves [...]

Ken Griffey Jr.’s Subtle Tribute To Michael Jackson Shows He Is Still Awesome

via bestweekever.tv ( 216 Days ago )
At the beginning of the 90’s, two men had the world in the palm of their hands. Michael Jackson was already a living legend and Ken Griffey Jr. was primed to be the greatest baseball player in the history of the game. Sadly, Griffey may never attain that status due to his many injuries, but yesterday he showed why he is still one of the coolest, classiest players out there. [...]

Ichiro, Ken Griffey Jr., and Russell Branyan Announce New MLB Franchise (Satire)

via bleacherreport.com ( 229 Days ago )
Ichiro Suzuki, Ken Griffey Jr., and Russell Branyan held a press conference on Wednesday to announce the founding of a new Major League Baseball franchise, the Seattle Offense, which will start play in early July. Major League Baseball confirmed the announcement, explaining the circumstances which allowed the three players to bypass most regulations concerning expansion franchises. "Ichiro [...]

Ken Griffey Jr. Goes Deep As the Mariners Rally To Beat Arizona 4-3

via bleacherreport.com ( 234 Days ago )
In the first game I have attended since moving back to Seattle, the Mariners rallied from a three-run deficit to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3. Ken Griffey Jr. hit a two-run pinch hit homerun in eighth inning to tie the game and Rob Johnson had the go-ahead RBI as the Mariners earned a victory in their MLB-leading 27th one-run game. The Diamondbacks drew first blood, scoring [...]

Ken Griffey Jr., Manny Ramirez: All-Stars?

via bleacherreport.com ( 255 Days ago )
The voting for the All-Star baseball game has turned into a popularity contest. There is no reason that Ken Griffey Jr. and Manny Ramirez should be fourth in voting in their respective leagues. Griffey is fourth in voting among AL outfielders with over 305,000 votes and only a little more than 1,000 votes behind third-place Ichiro Suzuki. Griffey has five homers and 13 RBI and is [...]

Braves Fans Can Redirect Their Ken Griffey Jr. Ire From the AJC to Harold Reynolds

via thebiglead.com ( 344 Days ago )
So why did Ken Griffey Jr. pick Seattle over Atlanta last month as his free agent destination? Braves fans were under the impression that it was because of over-eager reporting by the Atlanta Journal Constitution, but in reality, the key factor was pesky MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds. One other piece of persuasion Reynolds offered Griffey regarded the potential performance [...]

Griffey and Giambi Head Back Home in Twilight

via nytimes.com ( 351 Days ago )
Ken Griffey Jr. and Jason Giambi are rounding into terra firma this spring after finding their greener pastures had been more like minefields.

Ken Griffey Jr. Returns to Seattle

via fanhouse.com ( 356 Days ago )
by Matt WatsonFiled under: Braves, Mariners, AL West, MLB TransactionsReports were rampant on Tuesday that Ken Griffey Jr. was on the verge of signing with the Braves. It's possible that he was leaning in that direction, but after mulling his options one more time overnight, he accepted a one-year contract Wednesday to return to the Mariners. Griffey's change of heart must leave [...]