Baseball Finest

  Ken Griffey Jr. was one of the most gifted and exciting players of his generation, a superstar whose smooth swing, center-field grace, and easy charisma made him one of baseball’s most beloved figures. Known as “The Kid,” Griffey brought a mix of power, style, and joy that helped define baseball in the 1990s and beyond. Why Ken Griffey Jr. Matters • Hall of Famer in 2016 and one of the most iconic players of the modern era. • Finished his career with 630 home runs, 2,781 hits, and 1,836 RBI. • Won 10 Gold Gloves and was a 13-time All-Star, showing that he was as complete as he was entertaining. • Became a defining face of the Mariners and one of the players who helped shape baseball’s popularity in the 1990s. Plaque Transcript GEORGE KENNETH GRIFFEY JR.   “KEN” “JUNIOR” “THE KID”   Seattle, A.L., 1989-99, 2009-10; Cincinnati, N.L., 2000-08; Chicago, A.L., 2008 A five-tool center fielder whose sweet swing and winning smile made him a dominant force and fan favori...

Happy Birthday, Ichiro! Ichiro Suzuki was born on October 22, 1973 in Nishi, Kasuhai-gun, Japan. HOF, MVP, ROY, 10 All-Star, All-Star MVP, 10x GG, 3x SS, 2x Batting Titles, 7x Hits Leader, SB Leader, 4x Games Leader, 8x AB Leader, PO as CF Leader, 5x Def. Games as RF Leader, 7x PO as RF Leader, 2x Assists as RF Leader, 2x Double Plays as RF Leader, 3x Def. Games as OF Leader, Double Plays as OF Leader, Fielding % as CF Leader, 4x Fielding % as RF Leader, 2x Fielding % as OF Leader. .311 AVG, 117 HR, 780 RBI, 509 SB, 3089 Hits. Ichiro Suzuki and his teams:   Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees and Miami Marlins.

Happy Birthday, Jason! Jason Raymond Bay was born on September 20, 1978 in Trail, Canada. 3x All-Star, ROY, SS, Games Leader, some defensive leaderships. .266 AVG, 222 HR, 754 RBI, 95 SB, 1200 Hits. Jason Bay and his teams:     San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Seattle Mariners

  Happy Birthday, Presidente! Jose Dennis Martinez was born on May 14, 1954 in Granada, Nicaragua. 4x All-Star, Wins Leader, ERA Leader, GS Leader, 2x CG Leader, SHO Leader, Innings Leader, some defensive leaderships. 245-193 W-L, 3.70 ERA, 2149 SO, 8 SV. Dennis Martinez and his teams:       Baltimore Orioles, Montreal Expos, Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners and Atlanta Braves.

Happy Birthday, Junior! Kenneth Griffey Jr. was born on November 21, 1969 in Donora, Pennsylvania. HOF, 13x All-Star, MVP, AS MVP, 10x GG, 7x SS, 4x HR Leader, RBI Leader, Runs Leader, SLG Leader.  .284 AVG, 630 HR, 1836 RBI, 184 SB, 2781 Hits. Ken Griffey Jr. and his teams: Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox.

DENNIS MARTINEZ (P) FROM NICARAGUA 🇳🇮 SOME OF HIS ACHIEVEMENTS 245 Wins 4x All-Star Pitching Title Wins Leader Perfect Game PLAYED FOR: Baltimore Orioles (1976 - 1986) Montreal Expos (1986 - 1993) Cleveland Indians (1994 - 1996) Seattle Mariners (1997) Atlanta Braves (1998)

MIKE HARGROVE "The Human Rain Delay" Positions : First Baseman and Left Fielder Full Name : Dudley Michael Hargrove Bats : Left -  Throws : Left Born : October 26, 1949 in Perryton, Texas, USA Organizations :  Cleveland Indians (7), Texas Rangers (5), San Diego Padres (1) MIKE HARGROVE'S WALL OF GLORY HONORS AND AWARDS All Star:  1 (1975) Rookie of the Year:  1 (1974) BATTING BB Leader:  2 (1976, 1978) OBP Leader:  1 (1981) FIELDING Putouts:  1 (1980) Def. Games as 1B:  1  (1980) Putouts as 1B:  1 (1980) Assists as 1B:  2 (1978, 1982)  WHO? The "Human Rain Delay" is an American former first baseman. After retiring Hargrove managed the Cleveland Indians, Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners. . Mike Hargrove played during 12 seasons, winning the AL Rookie of the Year Award in 1974 (AVG .323, 4 HR, 66 RBI), becoming the first Ranger to be so honored. He was especially effective in getting on base and moving runner...

Happy Birthday, Little O! Omar Enrique Vizquel was born on April 24, 1967 in Caracas, Venezuela. 3x All-Star, 11x GG, All-Time Leader in Fielding% as SS .272 AVG, 80 HR, 951 RBI, 404 SB, 2.877 Hits Omar Vizquel and his teams: Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Indians, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays Look for Omar Vizquel in eBay!

Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. - Ken Griffey Sr.: 3x All-Star, AS MVP - Ken Griffey Jr.:  HOF, 13x All-Star, 630 HR, MVP, AS MVP, 10x Gold Glove, 7x Silver Slugger, 4x HR Leader, RBI Leader, Runs Leader

RICKEY HENDERSON "The Man of Steal" Positions : Leftfielder Full Name : Rickey Nelson Henley Henderson Bats : Right -  Throws : Left Born : December 25, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois Organizations : Oakland Athletics (14), New York Yankees (5), San Diego Padres (4), New York Mets (2), Seattle Mariners (1), Boston Red Sox (1), Toronto Blue Jays (1), Anaheim Angels (1), Los Angeles Dodgers (1) RICKEY HENDERSON'S WALL OF GLORY HONORS AND AWARDS Hall of Fame: Inducted as a Player in 2009, by BBWAA with 94.8% All Star:  10 (1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991) MVP:  1 (1990) ALCS   MVP : 1 (1989) Gold Gloves:  1 (1981) Silver Sluggers:  3 (1981, 1985, 1990) World Series Rings:  2 (1989, 1993 ) BATTING On-Base%:  1 (1990) On-Base Plus Slugging: 1 (1990) Runs Leader:  5 (1981, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1990) SB Leader: 12 (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 199...