Fred McGriff

Quick Facts

Full Name	Fred McGriff
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 31, 1963(1963-10-31)
Age	61
Birthplace	Tampa
Country	United States
Birth City	Florida
Horoscope	Libra

Fred McGriff Biography

Fred McGriff is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on October 31, 1963 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Five-time All-Star First Baseman who was seven home runs short of the 500-run mark during his career of 19 years.

He was awarded the World Series title with the Atlanta Braves in 1995 alongside third baseman He won a World Series title with the Atlanta Braves in 1995 alongside third baseman Chipper Jones..

McGriff signed with the New York Yankees after being selected in the 9th round of the 1981 amateur draft. He received a $20,000 signing bonus. In 1982, the Yankees dealt McGriff, Dave Collins and Mike Morgan to the Toronto Blue Jays for Dale Murray and Tom Dodd. The trade is now considered one of the most one- sided deals in baseball history; in 2006, Rob Neyer wrote that the trade looked particularly lopsided because it was one of the few instances that a player of McGriff’s stature was traded before getting to the majors.

McGriff played two innings at first base on May 17, 1986, and the next day started his first career game as the designated hitter. His first at bat was in the bottom of the second inning against Don Schulze, during which he hit a line drive to left field for his first career hit. McGriff played in only one more MLB game that season.

There were two children named Erick and Ericka along with the wife he had. Veronica.

Fred McGriff Net Worth

Fred McGriff is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Fred McGriff 's net worth $30 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was selected from his high school team by New York Yankees.

He was the first baseball player to take the top spot in both leagues’ home runs during an entire season, dating back to in the early 19th century.

Frederick Stanley McGriff (born October 31, 1963) is an American former professional baseball first baseman, who played for six Major League Baseball (MLB) teams from 1986 through 2004. A power-hitting first baseman, he became a five-time All-Star and led both leagues in home runs in separate years – the American League in 1989 and the National League in 1992. McGriff finished his career with 493 home runs, tied with Hall of Fame player Lou Gehrig, and only seven homers away from joining the 500 home run club. He won a World Series title as a first baseman with the Atlanta Braves in 1995. He currently works in the Atlanta Braves’ front office as Special Assistant to Baseball Operations.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Fred McGriff height 6 ft 3 in Fred weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Fred McGriff Dating?

According to our records, Fred McGriff married to Veronica McGriff. As of December 1, 2023, Fred McGriff’s is not dating anyone.

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His numbers remained consistent in the National League, where he hit .278/.396/.474 for San Diego in 1991. He made his first All-Star appearance the following year and led the NL in home runs in 1992, three years after he had accomplished the same feat in the AL.

Facts & Trivia

Fred Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Fred McGriff celebrates birthday on October 31 of every year.

In the strike-shortened 1994 season, McGriff was batting .318 and had 34 home runs when play ended in August 1994. He won the All-Star Game MVP Award that year after hitting the game-tying home run for the National League, after the NL trailed, 7–5, in the bottom of the ninth inning. McGriff was runner-up to Ken Griffey Jr. in the 1994 Home Run Derby.

Why is Fred McGriff not in the Hall of Fame?

Fred McGriff’s final year on the Hall of Fame ballot came in 2019, when he topped out at 39.8 percent of the vote. It was a notable omission by the baseball writers for a player that amassed 493 career home runs without any of the steroid-related baggage prevalent throughout this era.

Did Fred McGriff ever win an MVP?

In the strike-shortened 1994 season, McGriff was batting . 318 and had 34 home runs when play ended in August 1994. He won the All-Star Game MVP Award that year after hitting the game-tying home run for the National League, after the NL trailed, 7–5, in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Is Fred McGriff in the baseball Hall of Fame?

Fred McGriff belongs in Baseball Hall of Fame : Slugger had 493 homers.

How many Gold Gloves does Fred McGriff have?

He scored 158 runs more runs, had 49 more hits, had 45 more RBI, hit . 313 in his career and won seven Gold Gloves. But he’s not a Hall of Famer. Most Atlanta fans would agree with that.

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