Mike Griffin (griffmi01)
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Michael Joseph Griffin
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 5' 7", Weight 160 lb.
- Debut April 16, 1887
- Final Game October 15, 1898
- Born March 20, 1865 in Utica, NY USA
- Died April 10, 1908 in Utica, NY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
" . . . one of the best known baseball players in the country ... the best centre fielder in the League." - Mike Griffin's New York Times obituary
Centerfielder Mike Griffin, who played in three major leagues, was consistently above average in his hitting even though he rarely led the league in offensive categories. In addition, he stole a lot of bases, ranking # 41 on the all-time list (as of 2007). His fielding average in the outfield was far above average, too, and his range factors were good.
Most of his career was spent playing for Brooklyn in the 1890s.
He is not to be confused with another Mike Griffin who played approximately 100 years later.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AA Runs Scored Leader (1889)
- NL Doubles Leader (1891)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 10 (1887-1892 & 1894-1897)
- 50 Stolen Bases Seasons: 2 (1887 & 1891)
