Ken Griffey Jr.

George Kenneth "Ken" Griffey, Jr. (born November 21, 1969 in Donora, Pennsylvania) is a Major League Baseball left fielder and designated hitter, who currently plays for the Seattle Mariners, who he had played with in the beginning of his career. He is one of the most prolific home run hitters... Read More

George Kenneth "Ken" Griffey, Jr. (born November 21, 1969 in Donora, Pennsylvania) is a Major League Baseball left fielder and designated hitter, who currently plays for the Seattle Mariners, who he had played with in the beginning of his career. He is one of the most prolific home run hitters in baseball history, currently fifth on the list of most career home runs, and is tied for the record of most consecutive games with a home run. His nicknames have been "The Natural", "The Kid", and "Junior". He is the son of former big league outfielder Ken Griffey, Sr. Many have described his swing as "one of the most beautiful and effortless." Griffey has also played for the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago White Sox. See Less