Thanks to the Ken Griffey Jr. clutch pinch-hit dinger in Monday's game against the Cubs his team's playoff hopes are still alive. He help narrow the margin to 3.5 games in the NL Central. With the homerun in the 8th inning at Cincy Griffey moved into 10th place on the all-time homerun list at 563. After years of injuries, Griffey has finally played close to a full season since 2001. On the season, the veteran slugger has 27 homeruns, 72 RBIs, and a .253 average, which is no where close to his best.
There is no denying his ability and devotion to the game. He in elite company in the record books with legends such as Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle, and Babe Ruth. I have always enjoyed watching Griffey play, there is such zest and silent determination about him. At the moment the Reds are praying that the Cardinals and Astros lose their next 3 or 4 games. This must happen if the Reds are pull into the driver's seat and clinch a playoff birth.
Whether the all-star centerfielder is hurt or not I'm sure he will do everything possible to give an advantage and get them into the playoffs. Whether it's tape measure blasts or electrifying diving, leaping catches Ken Griffey Jr. in my book is still the total package. The stats don't lie: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/stats?playerId=2148
Best of luck to the Reds!
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