Ken Griffey Jr. vs. Ken Griffey Sr.: Who Was the Better Baseball Player?

Ken Griffey Jr. and Ken Griffey Sr. are both legendary baseball players, but who was the better player? Both have had Hall of Fame careers, but their accomplishments are slightly different.

Ken Griffey Jr. is known for his power hitting and his outstanding defense in center field. He was a 13-time All-Star, 10-time Gold Glove winner, and 7-time Silver Slugger. He also won the AL MVP award in 1997. He finished his career with 630 home runs, 1,836 RBIs, and a .284 batting average.

Ken Griffey Sr. was also a powerful hitter, but he was more of a designated hitter than a fielder. He was a 3-time All-Star and a 2-time Gold Glove winner. He finished his career with 217 home runs, 1,148 RBIs, and a .296 batting average.

So, who was the better baseball player? It's tough to say definitively, but Ken Griffey Jr. has the edge in terms of accomplishments and longevity. He was a more complete player, and he had a longer and more successful career.

  • How many home runs did Ken Griffey Jr. hit? 630
  • What position did Ken Griffey Jr. play? Center field
  • Was Ken Griffey Sr. a better fielder than his son? No, Ken Griffey Jr. was a better fielder.
  • Did Ken Griffey Jr. ever win an MVP award? Yes, he won the AL MVP award in 1997.
  • Are Ken Griffey Jr. and Ken Griffey Sr. related? Yes, they are father and son.
  • Rawlings Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball Glove
  • Ken Griffey Jr. Seattle Mariners Jersey
  • Ken Griffey Sr. Cincinnati Reds Jersey
  • MLB The Show Ken Griffey Jr. Edition
  • Ken Griffey Jr. Funko Pop! Figure

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