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At the Plate With...Ken Griffey Jr.

by Matt Christopher

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Ken Griffey Jr.’s path to the majors

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Ken Griffey Jr.’s path to the majors

Matt Christopher’s sports biography traces Griffey’s early connection to baseball through his father, Ken Griffey Sr., from time spent at Yankee Stadium to his own high school success. It then follows his rise with the Seattle Mariners and his move to the Cincinnati Reds in 2000, placing his career within the context of family influence, team achievement, and a return to his hometown. The book’s account centers on Griffey’s baseball journey and the teams he played for.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers interested in baseball biographies
  • Children curious about Ken Griffey Jr. and his professional career
  • Readers exploring the influence of family in sports

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BaseballFamily influenceAthletic careerTeam achievementHometown ties

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Book overview

Ken Griffey Jr., son of former pro ballplayer Ken Griffey Sr., has baseball in his blood. From his early years hanging out at Yankee Stadium with his father through his high school days as a baseball star, Ken Jr. was destined to bring greatness to whatever team he played for. He fulfilled his destiny by helping shape his former team, the Seattle Mariners, into division champs. In 2000, Griffey took his legendary skills and famous smile to the Cincinnati Reds to try to win a World Series with his hometown team.
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