Griffey, Ken Jr

Why Did They Stop Celebrating Walk-Off Wins at Home Plate?

By David Waldstein September 1, 2023Arozarena, Randy, Baseball, Darling, Ron, Griffey, Ken Jr, New York Mets, Phillips, Brett (1994- ), Tampa Bay Rays, Wilson, Mookie

Walk-off wins used to be celebrated at home plate with the player who scored. At some point, without explanation, the emphasis flipped to the batter.

Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Takes Beating the Yankees Personally

By Tyler Kepner April 23, 2023Baseball, Griffey, Ken Jr, Guerrero, Vladimir Jr (1999- ), Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has turned into a Yankee killer, just like Ken Griffey Jr. once was. “It’s a personal thing,” Guerrero said without elaborating.

Mike Trout Is in ‘Good Company’ With a 7-Game Homer Streak

By Benjamin Hoffman September 13, 2022Baseball, Griffey, Ken Jr, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Mattingly, Don, Trout, Mike

Trout is one game away from tying the major league record, which is shared by three players.