John-Ford Griffin
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2007)
John-Ford Griffin was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2007 for the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 3 seasons. In 13 career games, he hit .304 with 7 hits, 2 home runs, and 9 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-09-06
- Last Game
- 2007-09-30
Full name: John-Ford David Griffin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 9 | .304 | .370 | .696 | 1.066 | 0 |
Career AVG .304 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +14.3% above league average.
Career OBP .370 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +11.2% above league average.
Career SLG .696 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — +65.3% above league average.
Career OPS 1.066 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — +41.4% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | TOR | AL | 7 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 6 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 13 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 9 | .304 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (13 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | .263 |
| Away | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .500 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-30 | TOR | TBR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007-09-29 | TOR | TBR | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007-09-28 | TOR | TBR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-27 | TOR | BAL | L | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-25 | TOR | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-09-22 | TOR | NYY | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-10-02 | TOR | KCR | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-10-01 | TOR | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-30 | TOR | KCR | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-09-25 | TOR | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
John-Ford Griffin: the record in brief
According to the bio, John-Ford Griffin debuted on September 6, 2005 and played a final game on September 30, 2007. The team column never changes: it is the Toronto Blue Jays from 2005 to 2007. Griffin is listed as a designated hitter at 6 feet, 2 inches and 215 pounds. Griffin batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 19, 1979, in Sarasota, FL, USA. Griffin's full given name, per the bio, is John-Ford David Griffin.
Griffin finished with 7 hits from 23 at bats in 13 games, which works out to .304, along with 2 home runs and 9 RBI. Griffin's .304 average ran 14.3% above the .266 that the league posted over the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 4, in 2005. The best average in the busiest seasons was .308, in 2005.
By games played in the field, designated hitter leads with 7, followed by right field (3).
The college table lists Florida State University in 1999, 2000, and 2001. Griffin's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 13 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about John-Ford Griffin
- What years did John-Ford Griffin play?
- John-Ford Griffin played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2007.
- Was John-Ford Griffin a pitcher?
- No. John-Ford Griffin was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did John-Ford Griffin hit?
- John-Ford Griffin hit 2 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did John-Ford Griffin play for?
- John-Ford Griffin played for one team, the Toronto Blue Jays (2005, 2007).
- What were John-Ford Griffin's career stats?
- In 13 games, John-Ford Griffin had 7 hits, 2 home runs, 9 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .304 batting average.
- What position did John-Ford Griffin play?
- John-Ford Griffin played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was John-Ford Griffin and how much did he weigh?
- John-Ford Griffin was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did John-Ford Griffin hit each season?
- John-Ford Griffin's home runs by season: 1 in 2005 and 1 in 2007. His most in one season was 1, in 2005 and 2007.
- What was John-Ford Griffin's career batting average?
- John-Ford Griffin batted .304 over his career, with 7 hits in 23 at bats.
- How many RBI did John-Ford Griffin have?
- John-Ford Griffin drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is John-Ford Griffin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John-Ford Griffin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.