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Fred McGriff
Fred McGriff.jpg
McGriff with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2007
First baseman
Born: (1963-10-31) October 31, 1963 (age 61)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 17, 1986, for the Toronto Blue Jays
Last MLB appearance
July 15, 2004, for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Awards and achievements
Preceded by American League Player of the Month
April 1989
Succeeded by
Preceded by National League Player of the Month
July 1993
Succeeded by