Ken Griffey, Jr.: Quick Facts
Ken Griffey, Jr. is a MLB baseball player. He was born on November 21, 1969
Facts
| Also Known As | George Kenneth Griffey, Jr. • George Kenneth Griffey |
|---|---|
| Born | November 21, 1969 (age 56) • Donora • Pennsylvania |
| Awards And Honors | Baseball Hall of Fame (2016) • All-Star Game (2007) • All-Star Game (2004) • All-Star Game (2000) • Most Valuable Player (1997) • Gold Glove (1990) • Silver Slugger Award (x7) • Gold Glove (x10) • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 2016) • All-Star Game MVP • 1x MVP • 13x All-Star |
| Height/Weight | 6 ft 3 inches, 195 lb (190 cm, 88 kg) |
| Batting Hand | left |
| Throwing Hand | left |
| Debut Date | April 3, 1989 |
| Draft | Drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the first round (first) of the June 1987 MLB draft. |
| Last Game | May 31, 2010 |
| Jersey Number | 24 (1993-2010, Seattle Mariners) • 3 (2007-2008, Cincinnati Reds) • 17 (2008-2008, Chicago White Sox) • 24 (1989-1992, Seattle Mariners) • 3 (2006-2006, Cincinnati Reds) • 30 (2000-2005, Cincinnati Reds) |
| Position | centerfielder |
| At Bats | 9,801 |
| Batting Average | 0.284 |
| Hits | 2,781 |
| Home Runs | 630 |
| On-Base Percentage | 0.37 |
| On-Base Plus Slugging | 0.907 |
| Runs | 1,662 |
| Runs Batted In | 1,836 |
| Slugging Percentage | 0.538 |
| Stolen Bases | 184 |
Top Questions
What position did Ken Griffey, Jr. play?
Ken Griffey, Jr. played centerfielder.
What was Ken Griffey, Jr.'s batting average?
Ken Griffey, Jr. had a career batting average of 0.284.
Where was Ken Griffey, Jr. born?
Ken Griffey, Jr. was born in Donora, Pennsylvania, United States.
How tall was Ken Griffey, Jr.?
Ken Griffey, Jr. was 6 ft 3 inches, 195 lb (190 cm, 88 kg).
How many hits did Ken Griffey, Jr. have?
Ken Griffey, Jr. had 2,781 hits in his career.
How many home runs did Ken Griffey, Jr. hit?
Ken Griffey, Jr. hit 630 home runs during his career.
When was Ken Griffey, Jr. born?
Ken Griffey, Jr. was born on November 21, 1969.
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