Ken Griffey, baseball player, 152 home runs, 1973-1991

Ken Griffey

Born: 4/10/1950 in Donora, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-08-25 | Final Game: 1991-05-31

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: George Kenneth Griffey

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Biography

Ken Griffey was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1973 to 1991. Born in 1950, he made a significant impact on the game during his tenure, playing in 2,097 games and accumulating 2,143 hits and a commendable batting average of .296. Known for his power and finesse, Griffey recorded 152 home runs and drove in 859 runs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 200 stolen bases. His ability to combine both offensive prowess and defensive skill made him a standout player of his era. Griffey's career was marked by notable achievements, including three selections to the All-Star Game and being honored as the All-Star Game MVP. He played during a transitional period in baseball, navigating the evolving dynamics of the sport in the late 20th century. His legacy is remembered not only for his statistics but also for his influence on the game, exemplifying the qualities of athleticism and dedication that inspired future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2097 7229 1129 2143 364 77 152 859 200 719 898 0.296 0.359 0.431 0.790 15873.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1973 CIN NL 25 86 19 33 5 1 3 14 4 6 10 0.384 561.5
1974 CIN NL 88 227 24 57 9 5 2 19 9 27 43 0.251 29.1
1975 CIN NL 132 463 95 141 15 9 4 46 16 67 67 0.305 1377.3
1976 CIN NL 148 562 111 189 28 9 6 74 34 62 65 0.336 2828.1
1977 CIN NL 154 585 117 186 35 8 12 57 17 69 84 0.318 2198.9
1978 CIN NL 158 614 90 177 33 8 10 63 23 54 70 0.288 985.3
1979 CIN NL 95 380 62 120 27 4 8 32 12 36 39 0.316 1146.6
1980 CIN NL 146 544 89 160 28 10 13 85 23 62 77 0.294 1602.4
1981 CIN NL 101 396 65 123 21 6 2 34 12 39 42 0.311 976.1
1982 NYY AL 127 484 70 134 23 2 12 54 10 39 58 0.277 280.4
1983 NYY AL 118 458 60 140 21 3 11 46 6 34 45 0.306 952.1
1984 NYY AL 120 399 44 109 20 1 7 56 2 29 32 0.273 -89.6
1985 NYY AL 127 438 68 120 28 4 10 69 7 41 51 0.274 383.4
1986 ATL NL 80 292 36 90 15 3 12 32 12 20 43 0.308 913.3
1986 NYY AL 59 198 33 60 7 0 9 26 2 15 24 0.303 913.3
1987 ATL NL 122 399 65 114 24 1 14 64 4 46 54 0.286 750.5
1988 ATL NL 69 193 21 48 5 0 2 19 1 17 26 0.249 -372.9
1988 CIN NL 25 50 5 14 1 0 2 4 0 2 5 0.280 -372.9
1989 CIN NL 106 236 26 62 8 3 8 30 4 29 42 0.263 509.1
1990 CIN NL 46 63 6 13 2 0 1 8 2 2 5 0.206 -311.6
1990 SEA AL 21 77 13 29 2 0 3 18 0 10 3 0.377 -311.6
1991 SEA AL 30 85 10 24 7 0 1 9 0 13 13 0.282 181.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
20 75 11 18 5 2 0 11 6 8 0.240

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1976 NLCS CIN 3 13 2 5 0 1 0 2 2 1 0.385
1976 WS CIN 4 17 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.059
1975 WS CIN 7 26 4 7 3 1 0 4 4 2 0.269
1975 NLCS CIN 3 12 3 4 1 0 0 4 0 3 0.333
1973 NLCS CIN 3 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.143

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 172 148 1320 93 23 121
OF 1703 1600 3258 106 66 22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 CIN OF 21 20 25 1 0 0
1974 CIN OF 70 66 115 5 0 1
1975 CIN OF 119 115 202 6 7 0
1976 CIN OF 144 126 270 10 6 2
1977 CIN OF 147 144 298 10 3 3
1978 CIN OF 154 150 296 13 10 2
1979 CIN OF 93 94 175 8 3 1
1980 CIN OF 138 137 266 5 6 3
1981 CIN OF 99 99 268 8 3 1
1982 NYA OF 125 117 282 8 5 2
1983 NYA 1B 101 95 830 57 7 82
1983 NYA OF 14 13 40 0 1 0
1984 NYA 1B 27 26 241 16 11 23
1984 NYA OF 82 74 181 6 5 0
1985 NYA 1B 1 0 5 0 0 0
1985 NYA OF 110 94 222 8 7 3
1986 ATL 1B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1986 ATL OF 77 73 136 1 2 0
1986 NYA OF 51 42 96 5 3 2
1987 ATL 1B 3 2 24 1 1 2
1987 ATL OF 107 97 181 7 1 1
1988 ATL 1B 11 7 68 8 1 8
1988 ATL OF 42 39 61 2 2 0
1988 CIN 1B 10 9 64 6 1 1
1989 CIN 1B 9 4 46 0 1 3
1989 CIN OF 58 52 76 2 1 1
1990 CIN 1B 9 5 42 4 1 2
1990 CIN OF 6 4 12 0 0 0
1990 SEA OF 20 19 25 1 1 0
1991 SEA OF 26 25 31 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 172
Left Field 532
Center Field 203
Right Field 990
Designated Hitter 14

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1990 Player of the Week Week of 1990-09-08
1980 All-Star Game MVP
1976 TSN All-Star OF

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 CIN NL $510,000
1989 CIN NL $320,000
1988 ATL NL $500,000
1987 ATL NL $1,150,000
1986 NYA AL $1,050,000
1985 NYA AL $1,075,000
Total Career Earnings $4,605,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1980 Most Valuable Player NL 22th 1.0 336 0
1976 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 49.0 336 0