The 1990s had its share of superstars, controversies, and up-and-down times, but there was one smile that lit up every ballpark he entered, and it belonged to Ken Griffey Jr.
The son of former Cincinnati Reds star Ken Griffey Sr, Griffey dominated the 1990s, winning four American League Home Run Titles, ten Gold Gloves, and was a perennial All-Star. While unable to lead the Seattle Mariners to a World Series Championship, his five-tool skills made him baseball’s most much-watched player.
Despite still being active, Griffey Jr. was named to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team
1 MVP (1997)
13 All-Star Games (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004 & 2007)
10 Gold Gloves (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 & 2000)
7 Silver Sluggers (1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998 & 1999)
4 Home Run Titles (1994, 1997, 1998 & 1999)
1 RBI Title (1997)
.284 Batting Average
2,781 Hits
630 Home Runs
1,836 Runs Batted In
Member of the Baseball Hall of Fame
Member of the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame
Member of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
Number retired by the Seattle Mariners
Named to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team.