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My Take
Fred McGriff is, to me, the embodiment of underrated greatness. Nicknamed Crime Dog, he was the metronome of 1990s power hitting, drilling home runs across six teams without the steroid-era theatrics that swallowed so many of his peers. The 1989 Silver Slugger and 1994 All-Star MVP barely capture his value; what I prize is the consistency, the quiet professionalism of a man who simply showed up and produced every year. His eventual Hall of Fame induction felt like overdue justice, and I find his understated career far more admirable than flashier ones.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Fred McGriff
- Name (Japanese)
- フレッド・マグリフ
- Reading
- ふれっど・まぐりふ
- Born
- October 31, 1963 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rabbit
- Origin
- Tampa, Florida, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Thomas Jefferson High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1989 Silver Slugger Award
- 1994 Major League Baseball All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Fred McGriff born?
Born October 31, 1963 (age 62).
Where is Fred McGriff from?
Fred McGriff is from Tampa, Florida, United States.
What does Fred McGriff do?
Fred McGriff works as baseball player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.