Griffey

[Sockeye]

Well projections or no it looks as if it's pretty much cut and dry 27-0. Nice to know we all agree on something. Ken Griffey Jr is a future HOFer.

[GiambiJuice]

If Griffey makes it, we're going to have to elect Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb.

Not sure about Musial and Williams though..They didn't quite reach Sockeye's predictions.

[TheKingofKings]

He's 36 and in his 18th season. I would like to get some thoughts on his career thus far and if possible some insight on where you think his career totals will end up? I know this calls for a lot of speculation. So I'll be the first to throw some projections out there.

I think he could very well end up with

Games 2750
At-Bats 10,184
Runs 1818
Hits 2981
Doubles 556
Triples 46
Home Runs 693
RBI's 1987
Stolen Bases 230
Walks 1343
AVG .293
OBP .377
SLG .561

The Cinci Fans can't wait for the 700th hundred HR .
After Bonds retires , Jr. will surpass Bonds and the Babe in HR totals ( If he stays healthy , wich is not a sure fact )

[baseballPAP]

Reds fans would love seeing this thread, considering Griffey has not been healthy enough to post those numbers on a consistent basis since he was traded, with 2000 and 2005 being exceptions.

As a Reds fan, I'll personally kiss Sockeye's butt if he makes those numbers. Of course...if he comes anywhere close to that, the Reds will trade him for a bucket of used batting practice balls come this July, so the question is moot for Reds fans.

If Griffey loses a little pride and accepts a move to 1B like he should, he could very well hit another 100+ HR. But he needs to realize that the constant running/stopping in CF is killing his legs.

[Sockeye]

The Cinci Fans can't wait for the 700th hundred HR .
After Bonds retires , Jr. will surpass Bonds and the Babe in HR totals ( If he stays healthy , wich is not a sure fact )

Sorry but I can't see Griffey Jr reaching 700 home runs. Good thing he doesn't need to to make the HOF.

[futurehalloffamer]

If Griffey makes it, we're going to have to elect Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb.

Not sure about Musial and Williams though..They didn't quite reach Sockeye's predictions.

Yeah...I'm pretty sure that Musial won't make it 'cause he's not as popular as Joe Dimaggio. I'm on the fence with Williams, though...

[Fuzzy Bear]

The issue isn't Griffey's place in the HOF; he's a first ballot cinch. The issue is his place in baseball history.

Ten years ago, it looked like Griffey may have ended up in the inner circle pantheon of baseball stars. He, not Bonds, was going to pass Babe and Hammerin' Hank. That's not going to happen now; he's not going to be the first 800 HR guy, and that was very possible for him 10 years ago.

It's obvious now that Griffey should NEVER have left Seattle; his health went South when he came to Cincinnati, a team with a terrible health record for its outfielders.

[Yankee Legend]

Griffey's in. If not first ballot then second.

[Food]

First-ballot HOFer is Junior Griffey.

I'm enjoying watching him this year. He's made some great catches and hit some key homers for the no-longer-fecolithic Reds. Good stuff!

[justice22]

I was at the game two days ago. Grifffey lept up into the air and made an increible diving catch. My first thoughts? PLEASE STAND UP!
he did luckily....

But the point is, Ken Griffey Junior has so much effort, he can't help but injure himself because he tries as hard as when he was a 25 year ol, but has a SLIGHTLY older body.

I'm really on the line here with his HOF induction. You know, his defense is overrated. He never was really THAT great. And his home run numbers are nothing, especially compared to his very legit contemporaries. I mean, if Barry Bonds can hit 73, why can't Griffey? The case for his induction just isn't very strong. Look at players similar to him. Willie Mays, who we all know only got in for making that "Catch". He's not even the best left handed. left-hitting, outfield born in a small town of Donora on Pennsylvania on November 11th. C'mon, if you can't be the best person born in your hometown, you can't be in the fame. Not to mention my own bias, because let's be honest, Ken Griffey Junior is such a JERK. NO WAY HE GETS INTO THE HOF!

[Captain Cold Nose]

I was at the game two days ago. Grifffey lept up into the air and made an increible diving catch. My first thoughts? PLEASE STAND UP!
he did luckily....

But the point is, Ken Griffey Junior has so much effort, he can't help but injure himself because he tries as hard as when he was a 25 year ol, but has a SLIGHTLY older body.

I'm really on the line here with his HOF induction. You know, his defense is overrated. He never was really THAT great. And his home run numbers are nothing, especially compared to his very legit contemporaries. I mean, if Barry Bonds can hit 73, why can't Griffey? The case for his induction just isn't very strong. Look at players similar to him. Willie Mays, who we all know only got in for making that "Catch". He's not even the best left handed. left-hitting, outfield born in a small town of Donora on Pennsylvania on November 11th. C'mon, if you can't be the best person born in your hometown, you can't be in the fame. Not to mention my own bias, because let's be honest, Ken Griffey Junior is such a JERK. NO WAY HE GETS INTO THE HOF!

This is some of the finest sarcasm I've yet seen on this site. Nice job.

[baseballPAP]

I was at the game two days ago. Grifffey lept up into the air and made an increible diving catch. My first thoughts? PLEASE STAND UP!
he did luckily....

But the point is, Ken Griffey Junior has so much effort, he can't help but injure himself because he tries as hard as when he was a 25 year ol, but has a SLIGHTLY older body.

I'm really on the line here with his HOF induction. You know, his defense is overrated. He never was really THAT great. And his home run numbers are nothing, especially compared to his very legit contemporaries. I mean, if Barry Bonds can hit 73, why can't Griffey? The case for his induction just isn't very strong. Look at players similar to him. Willie Mays, who we all know only got in for making that "Catch". He's not even the best left handed. left-hitting, outfield born in a small town of Donora on Pennsylvania on November 11th. C'mon, if you can't be the best person born in your hometown, you can't be in the fame. Not to mention my own bias, because let's be honest, Ken Griffey Junior is such a JERK. NO WAY HE GETS INTO THE HOF!

I really hope that is sarcasm...

[futurehalloffamer]

I was at the game two days ago. Grifffey lept up into the air and made an increible diving catch. My first thoughts? PLEASE STAND UP!
he did luckily....

But the point is, Ken Griffey Junior has so much effort, he can't help but injure himself because he tries as hard as when he was a 25 year ol, but has a SLIGHTLY older body.

I'm really on the line here with his HOF induction. You know, his defense is overrated. He never was really THAT great. And his home run numbers are nothing, especially compared to his very legit contemporaries. I mean, if Barry Bonds can hit 73, why can't Griffey? The case for his induction just isn't very strong. Look at players similar to him. Willie Mays, who we all know only got in for making that "Catch". He's not even the best left handed. left-hitting, outfield born in a small town of Donora on Pennsylvania on November 11th. C'mon, if you can't be the best person born in your hometown, you can't be in the fame. Not to mention my own bias, because let's be honest, Ken Griffey Junior is such a JERK. NO WAY HE GETS INTO THE HOF!

Yeah, I really hope this is sarcasm!

[riverfrontier]

Yeah, I really hope it's sarcasm. Next...

[Fuzzy Bear]

Not to mention my own bias, because let's be honest, Ken Griffey Junior is such a JERK. NO WAY HE GETS INTO THE HOF!

I can only imagine your opinion on Barry Bonds.