Ken Griffey Jr.

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Baseball_Player
gptkbp:all_star gptkb:13
gptkbp:awards gptkb:10
gptkb:7
7 times
10 times
gptkbp:batting_style Left-handed
gptkbp:birth_date 1969-11-21
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Donora,_Pennsylvania
gptkb:Donora,_Pennsylvania,_USA
gptkbp:career_batting_average .284
gptkbp:career_slugging_percentage .370
.538
gptkbp:charity_work Ken Griffey Jr. Foundation
gptkbp:child gptkb:Trey_Griffey
gptkbp:debut 1989-04-10
1989-04-03
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:1989
gptkbp:drafted_by gptkb:Seattle_Mariners
gptkbp:famous_for charitable work
his speed
being a role model
his smile
being a fan favorite
influencing young players
his power hitting
his legacy in baseball
home run swing
being a left-handed hitter
his influence on the game
being a first overall pick
his defense
his iconic moments in MLB
his impact on baseball culture
his longevity in the game
playing with a backwards cap
gptkbp:father gptkb:Ken_Griffey_Sr.
gptkbp:final_match_date 2010-06-02
2010-05-30
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:George_Kenneth_Griffey_Jr.
gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction gptkb:2016
gptkbp:high_school gptkb:Moeller_High_School
gptkbp:hit_single 2781
gptkbp:home_runs gptkb:19
gptkb:40
1676
630
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ken Griffey Jr.
gptkbp:influenced Baseball players of the 2000s
Baseball players of the 2010s
Baseball players of the 2020s
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Ted_Williams
gptkb:Willie_Mays
gptkb:Babe_Ruth
gptkb:Mickey_Mantle
gptkb:Hank_Aaron
gptkbp:leadership Home Runs
gptkbp:mlbteams 10 times
gptkbp:movement 1662
gptkbp:mvp gptkb:1997
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Kid
gptkbp:notable_achievement gptkb:MLB_All-Century_Team
gptkb:1994_All-Star_Game_MVP
First player to hit 600 home runs in a Mariners uniform
Inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame
First player to have his number retired by the Seattle Mariners
Won the 1992 All-Star Game MVP
Member of the 600 home run club
Ranked 15th on MLB's all-time home run list
Known for his signature swing
Led the league in home runs in 1994 and 1997
Had a successful career in both the American and National Leagues
Was known for his philanthropic efforts off the field
Had a significant impact on the game of baseball
Was a key figure in the Mariners' rise to prominence in the 1990s
Participated in the Home Run Derby
Retired with a .284 batting average
Was a cultural icon in the 1990s
Was a fan favorite throughout his career
Was a key player in the Mariners' 1995 playoff run
Was a key player in the Mariners' 2001 season
Was a member of the 1990s All-Decade Team
Was a mentor to younger players during his career
Was a role model for young players
Was featured on the cover of MLB video games
Was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
Was known for his charismatic personality
Was known for his defensive skills in center field
Had a significant impact on the popularity of baseball in the 1990s
Appeared in the 1995 ALDS against the New York Yankees
Had a significant impact on the game of baseball globally
Had a successful career after returning to Seattle in 2009
Had a long-standing rivalry with the New York Yankees
Was part of the 1992 United States Olympic baseball team
Was a pioneer for African American players in baseball
Member of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
Member of the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame
10 Gold Glove Awards
7 Silver Slugger Awards
MLB All-Time Home Run Leader (1990s)
gptkbp:played_for gptkb:Seattle_Mariners
gptkbp:position Outfielder
Center fielder
gptkbp:retired_number Cincinnati Reds #3
Seattle Mariners #24
gptkbp:retirement gptkb:Businessman
gptkb:Motivational_speaker
gptkb:sports_programs
Community leader
Youth baseball coach
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:2010
gptkbp:runs_batted_in 1836
gptkbp:strikeouts 1661
gptkbp:team gptkb:Cincinnati_Reds
gptkb:Seattle_Mariners
gptkb:Chicago_White_Sox
gptkbp:throws Right-handed
gptkbp:won gptkb:1998_MLB_All-Star_Game_Home_Run_Derby
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:video_games
gptkb:Willie_Mays
gptkb:award
gptkb:Jackie_Robinson
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3