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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 ...
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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 +
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McGriff finished his career just seven homers short of the 500 home run club, tied with Lou Gehrig for 26th all-time. He had a career .284 batting average, 2,490 hits, 441 doubles and 1,550 RBI. He and Gary Sheffield are the only players to hit 30 home runs for five different major league teams.
Dec 4, 2022 · McGriff was the committee’s lone Hall of Fame selection among the eight candidates considered during a vote held Sunday at baseball’s Winter Meetings in San Diego. McGriff received unanimous support, appearing on all 16 ballots cast.
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.
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.
Jul 19, 2023 · ATLANTA — Fred McGriff will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, three days after the 30th anniversary of one of the most memorable and bizarre dates in...
McGriff became the first player to lead two different major leagues in home runs since Harry Stovey (National League and American Association) in the 19th century. McGriff earned just over $4 million in 1992 and signed a 1993 contract for $4.2 million. He got off to a terrible start, batting just .190 in April.
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