The Cooperstown career of Fred McGriff began in Toronto (well, in the Yankees organization, before they traded him as a Minor Leaguer in 1986, appearing in three Games, but the First Baseman appeared in 107 Games the year after, blasting 20 Home Runs, and proving himself as a capable Major League power hitter.
Entering 1988, “The Crime Dog” was now one of the better First Basemen in the AL, and he broke out with a 34 Home Run/82 RBI season. 1989 was his best year in a Blue Jays uniform, winning the Home Run (36) and OPS Title (.924) with a Silver Slugger and All-Star Game appearance. McGriff was also sixth in MVP voting.
After another good year in 1990, McGriff was traded to San Diego, leaving behind 130 Home Runs. The Jays would win the 1992 and 1993 World Series, but McGriff got his rig shortly after in 1995 as an Atlanta Brave.
In 2023, McGriff was chosen by the Veteran’s Committee for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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