Crime Dog Headed to Hall

By ROCKET SPORTS and ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK on January 25, 2023

DUNEDIN, FLA. –Former Toronto Blue Jays great Fred McGriff returned Friday February 28, 2014 as a special instructor during the team’s spring training. McGriff was ask about any first impressions on returning, “The place is still here,” said McGriff questioning the fact that the stadium was still standing. (EDDIE MICHELS/PHOTO)

“I finally did it. I’ve been blessed my whole life. I continue to be blessed. I’m quite honored to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. I want to thank the committee. It’s tough to decide on who to vote for and not to vote for. It’s a great honor to unanimously be voted in,” McGriff said (via MLB).

In 19 seasons McGriff was a five-time all-star batting .284 with 493 HR and 1550 RBI. McGriff excelled in the postseason with a .303batting average, 10 HR and 37 RBI in 50 postseason games.

In the 1994 strike shortened season McGriff was the all-star MVP, runner-up in the HR derby. When the season came to an abrupt end McGriff was batting .318 with 34 HRs.

Congratulations Fred McGriff!