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Ken Griffey Jr.

Designated Hitter
Position
DH
Bats
L
Throws
L

Contract: Signed through 2008 with club option for 2009

  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 218 lbs
  • Born: Nov 21, 1969

  • Debut: April 3, 1989

SEASON

AVGHRRBIRunsSB
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2010 Statistics

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20103398618200700901701.184.250.204

Games Played By Position

PeriodCDH1B2B3BSSLFCFRFOF
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Last 14 Days
Last 21 Days
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Career Stats

YearTeamGABRH2B3BHRRBISBCSBBHBPKSHSFAVGOBPSLG
1989SEA1274556112023016611674428314.264.329.420
1990SEA15559791179287228016116328104.300.366.481
1991SEA15454876179421221001867118249.327.399.527
1992SEA14256583174394271031054456703.308.361.535
1993SEA156582113180383451091799669107.309.408.617
1994SEA1114339414024440901135627302.323.402.674
1995SEA722605267701742425205302.258.379.481
1996SEA1405451251652624914016178710417.303.392.628
1997SEA15760812518534356147154768121012.304.382.646
1998SEA1616331201803335614620576712104.284.365.611
1999SEA1606061231732634813424791710802.285.384.576
2000CIN145520100141223401186494611708.271.384.556
2001CIN111364571042022265204447214.286.365.533
2002CIN70197175280823122833904.264.358.426
2003CIN5316634411211326102764411.247.370.566
2004CIN8330049761802060104426702.253.351.513
2005CIN128491851483003592015439307.301.369.576
2006CIN109428621081902772003927803.252.316.486
2007CIN144528781462413093618519909.277.372.496
2008CIN/CWS143490671223011871017838904.249.353.424
2009SEA11738744831901957006318003.214.324.411
2010SEA3398618200700901701.184.250.204
Career26719801166227815243863018361846913127817798102.284.369.538

Newsbreakers

June 4, 2010

According to ESPN, "in the final months before his abrupt retirement Wednesday, Ken Griffey Jr. struggled so mightily (that Mariners) manager Don Wakamatsu met with the Seattle icon last month and told him he was benching him."

Our View:

That's supported by the facts, as Griffey registered just six at-bats after May 18. A sad end to a great career that was ultimately tragic.

June 2, 2010

Just hours before the Mariners game against the Twins on Wednesday night, Ken Griffey Jr. announced he is retiring from the game of baseball after 22 years in the big leagues, according to the Tacoma News Tribune.

Our View:

The end of a truly legendary and certain Hall-of-Fame career. Between this season's "nap-gate" incident, and his .184 average, however, it was clear the time had come. He will finish his playing days with a .284 average and 630 home runs, the fifth most in history. A sad day for baseball.

May 20, 2010

Ken Griffey Jr. came through with a pinch-hit, walk-off RBI single on Thursday to give the Mariners a 4-3 comeback win over the Blue Jays.

Our View:

Griffey was the hero on Thursday, but he's been a fantasy nightmare this season. He's hitting just .191 with no homers and seven RBI in 94 at-bats and isn't even an AL-only option anymore.

May 14, 2010

MLB.com reports that Ken Griffey Jr. says he is not considering retiring from baseball.

Our View:

Griffey has had a miserable season, hitting .200/.270/.225 with no homers and just two extra-base hits in 80 at-bats. Rumors have already swirled that the offense-starved Mariners are wanting to part ways with him. He hasn't been a factor on the field and apparently isn't a clubhouse presence anymore either. Plus there's the "napping" controversy that surfaced this week. It seems like he should call it quits, as his heart clearly isn't in it, but Griffey said "I haven't gotten to that point. What would it take? I don't know. I haven't thought about anything but coming here and getting ready for a game."

May 10, 2010

The Tacoma News-Tribune speculates that the Mariners will part ways with Ken Griffey Jr. some time this month.

Our View:

Whether the decision comes via a Griffey retirement or a release by the Mariners seems to be up to Griffey. The former superstar apparently just hasn't been an active member of the clubhouse this season, and he certainly isn't producing much on the field. While the Mariners will attempt to respect the former face of their franchise, the fact of the matter is that they could certainly get more help from someone in their minor league system than the 40-year-old Griffey is providing them with at this point in his career.

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