Fred McGriff
Inducted:
2023
Player Stats
6-3, 200 lb
190 cm, 90 kg
Born
October 31, 1963
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Position:
First Baseman
College:
Thomas Jefferson HS
Fred McGriff was one of the most consistent power hitters of his generation, building a 19-year MLB career as a dependable left-handed first baseman. Known as “Crime Dog,” he played for the Toronto Blue Jays, San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers.
McGriff reached 30 home runs in 10 seasons and became the first player since the dead-ball era to lead both the American and National Leagues in home runs. He was a five-time All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger winner, while his 1994 All-Star Game MVP award highlighted one of his best seasons. McGriff helped the Braves win the 1995 World Series and finished his career with 2,490 hits, 493 home runs, 1,550 RBI and a .284 batting average.
He was elected unanimously to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2023.
McGriff's Awards and Honors
- 5× All-Star (1992, 1994–1996, 2000)
- World Series champion (1995)
- 3× Silver Slugger Award (1989, 1992, 1993)
- 2× Home run leader (1989, 1992)
- First player since the dead-ball era to lead both leagues in home runs
- One of only two players to hit 30 home runs for five different MLB teams
MLB Teams
Toronto Blue Jays (1986–1990)
San Diego Padres (1991–1993)
Atlanta Braves (1993–1997)
Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998–2001, 2004)
Chicago Cubs (2001–2002)
Los Angeles Dodgers (2003)
MLB Draft
1981, 9th round
New York Yankees
Number Worn
19, 27, 28, 29
MLB Stats
Seasons:
19 (1986–2004)
Games:
2,460
At Bats:
8,757
Hits:
2,490
Runs:
1,349
Doubles:
441
Triples:
24
Home Runs:
493
RBI:
1,550
Stolen Bases:
72
Batting Average:
.284