Ken Griffey Jr Net Worth, spouse, young children, awards, movies

$90,000,000

Ken Griffey Jr., also known as ‘Junior’ or ‘the Kid,’ is an American former professional baseball player, famous for hitting a tremendous amount of home runs. With a net worth of $90 million, he is considered one of the most successful home run hitters in baseball history, ranking seventh in all-time home run rankings with 630 home runs. His impressive career also included winning the Gold Glove Award ten times and being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016 with a record-breaking 99.32% of the vote.

During his career, Ken Griffey Jr. earned an astounding $150 million in salary alone, with his peak annual salary reaching $12.5 million. His largest contract was a nine-year deal worth $116.5 million, with half the money deferred to future dates. Even after retiring, he continues to earn $3.5 million per year from this contract until 2025. These earnings, combined with his endorsements, contributed to his impressive net worth.

Key facts:

Ken Griffey Jr. is considered one of the most successful home run hitters in baseball history, with a total of 630 home runs, placing him seventh in all-time home run rankings.

Griffey was also known for his outstanding defensive skills, winning the Gold Glove Award a remarkable ten times as a result of his work in center field.

In 2016, Ken Griffey Jr. was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame with an impressive 99.32% of the vote.

Throughout his career, Griffey was selected as an All-Star 13 times, showcasing his consistent excellence on the field.

After retiring from professional baseball in 201, Griffey joined the Seattle Mariners' front office as a special consultant.

Basic Information About Ken Griffey Jr

Category	Athletes › Baseball Players
Professions	Baseball player
Net worth	$90,000,000
Date of birth	1969-11-21 (54 years old)
Place of birth	Donora
Nationality	United States of America
Gender	Male
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.905 m)
Social Media	↗︎ Wikipedia

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Date taken: 17 August 1997

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- Ken Griffey, Jr. and Adam Dunn.jpg
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- derivative work: Rockyobody (talk)
- Ken Griffey and Adam Dunn: User SD Dirk on Flickr
Licence: Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.
Date taken: 15 May 2007

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Date taken: 7 August 2008

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Date taken: 10 March 2009

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