1990 Bowman Ken Griffey Jr. #481 Seattle Mariners HOF

Description: Ken Griffey Jr. is a former professional baseball player who had an outstanding career in Major League Baseball (MLB). Here are some key highlights and details about his career: - Kenneth Griffey Jr. was born on November 21, 1969, in Donora, Pennsylvania.- He was the son of former MLB player Ken Griffey Sr., and baseball ran in the family.- Griffey Jr. was selected by the Seattle Mariners as the first overall pick in the 1987 MLB Draft. He was just 17 years old at the time.- He made his MLB debut on April 3, 1989, and quickly established himself as one of the most exciting young talents in the game.- Griffey Jr. played primarily as an outfielder, known for his incredible athleticism, graceful style, and powerful swing.- During his career, Griffey Jr. played for the Seattle Mariners (1989-1999, 2009-2010), Cincinnati Reds (2000-2008), and the Chicago White Sox (2008).- He was a 13-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Glove Awards for his excellent outfield defense.- Griffey Jr. was known for his incredible power-hitting abilities and became one of the most prolific home run hitters in MLB history.- He won the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 1997 while playing for the Seattle Mariners. That season, he hit 56 home runs and drove in 147 runs.- Throughout his career, Griffey Jr. hit 630 home runs, which currently ranks seventh on the all-time MLB home run list (as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021).- He also had a career batting average of .284, accumulated 2,781 hits, and drove in 1,836 runs.- Griffey Jr. was known for his exciting style of play and was a fan favorite wherever he went. He was often referred to as "The Kid" due to his youthful enthusiasm for the game.- In addition to his individual accomplishments, Griffey Jr. helped lead the Seattle Mariners to the playoffs in 1995, 1997, and 2000, and the Cincinnati Reds in 2010.- He retired from professional baseball on June 2, 2010, after 22 seasons in the MLB.- Ken Griffey Jr. was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016, receiving the highest voting percentage (99.32%) of any player at the time. Ken Griffey Jr.'s career was marked by his exceptional talent, charisma, and contributions to the game of baseball. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and left an indelible mark on the sport.

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