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Fred McGriff is a Hall of Fame first baseman who played for the Blue Jays, Braves and Rays. See his stats, awards, bio, family and more on Baseball-Reference.com.
- Tampa, FL, United States
- October 31, 1963
Frederick Stanley McGriff (born October 31, 1963) is an American former first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for six teams from 1986 through 2004. He was one of the most consistently productive power hitters of the 1990s, posting over 80 runs batted in (RBI) every year from 1988 through 2002, and became the first player since ...
Fred McGriff Bio. Fullname: Frederick Stanley McGriff; Nickname: Crime Dog; Born: 10/31/1963 in Tampa, FL; Draft: 1981, New York Yankees, Round: 9, Overall Pick: 233; High School: Thomas Jefferson, Tampa, FL; Debut: 5/17/1986; Hall of Fame: 2023; View More Bio Info +
Fred McGriff was a five-time All-Star and a 30-homer hitter for five different teams in his 19-year career. He played for the Blue Jays, Padres, Braves, Devil Rays, Cubs and Dodgers and finished with 493 home runs and 1,550 RBI.
Dec 4, 2022 · The former Blue Jays, Padres and Braves star received unanimous support from the 16-member panel after failing to get into the Hall by the BBWAA. McGriff, nicknamed "The Crime Dog", hit 493 homers and 2,490 hits in his 19-season career.
- Anthony Castrovince
Jul 23, 2023 · -- At turns funny and sentimental, Fred McGriff formally accepted baseball immortality on Sunday. In his induction speech for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, McGriff thanked the dozens upon dozens of people who helped him along the way while drawing connections to many Hall of Famers seated behind him as he spoke.
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Dec 4, 2022 · A popular first baseman who had a season in each league as the home run leader, McGriff was elected by a committee that rejected Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.
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