Ken Griffey Jr. and Mark McGwire Comparison

Who is the better baseball player Ken Griffey Jr. or Mark McGwire? It is a simple question that does not always have a simple answer. I assume that if you are here, you have questions about who is best in your match up or you need help changing someone's mind. I can't guarantee it will work, but good luck nonetheless.

If you are less interested in a Ken Griffey Jr. vs. Mark McGwire comparison and are more interested to see if one is tracking the other, then you are in luck! Click the “View Charts” link in the stat box to see how they compare over their careers. The data table and charts on these pages visualize how each player has progressed through their careers. They also summarizes both players' career performance.

Ken Griffey Jr. Mark McGwire
Bats Left Right
Throws Left Right
Position Center Field First Base
Generation Gen X Baby Boomers
Hall of Fame Yes No

Hitting Stats for Ken Griffey Jr. and Mark McGwire

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162 Game Avg.
22
1
Career
162 Game Avg.
16
1
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162 Game Avg.
2671
162
Career
162 Game Avg.
1874
162
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162 Game Avg.
11304
686
Career
162 Game Avg.
7660
686
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162 Game Avg.
9801
594
Career
162 Game Avg.
6187
594
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162 Game Avg.
0.284
0.284
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.263
0.284
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.913
0.913
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162 Game Avg.
0.971
0.913
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162 Game Avg.
2781
169
Career
162 Game Avg.
1626
169
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162 Game Avg.
1589
96
Career
162 Game Avg.
785
96
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162 Game Avg.
524
32
Career
162 Game Avg.
252
32
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162 Game Avg.
38
2
Career
162 Game Avg.
6
2
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162 Game Avg.
630
38
Career
162 Game Avg.
583
38
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162 Game Avg.
1192
72
Career
162 Game Avg.
841
72
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.064
0.064
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162 Game Avg.
0.094
0.064
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.227
0.227
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162 Game Avg.
0.359
0.227
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162 Game Avg.
1979.91
120.08
Career
162 Game Avg.
1475.47
120.08
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162 Game Avg.
5271
320
Career
162 Game Avg.
3639
320
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162 Game Avg.
4174
253
Career
162 Game Avg.
3018
253
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.369
0.369
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162 Game Avg.
0.394
0.369
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.538
0.538
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162 Game Avg.
0.588
0.538
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.907
0.907
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162 Game Avg.
0.982
0.907
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.254
0.254
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162 Game Avg.
0.325
0.254
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.301
0.301
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162 Game Avg.
0.324
0.301
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.94
0.94
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162 Game Avg.
1.069
0.94
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162 Game Avg.
0.287
0.287
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.255
0.287
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162 Game Avg.
1662
101
Career
162 Game Avg.
1167
101
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162 Game Avg.
1836
111
Career
162 Game Avg.
1414
111
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162 Game Avg.
2868
174
Career
162 Game Avg.
1998
174
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162 Game Avg.
1923.43
116.66
Career
162 Game Avg.
1403.22
116.66
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162 Game Avg.
81
5
Career
162 Game Avg.
75
5
Career
162 Game Avg.
1312
80
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162 Game Avg.
1317
80
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162 Game Avg.
246
15
Career
162 Game Avg.
150
15
Career
162 Game Avg.
1779
108
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162 Game Avg.
1596
108
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162 Game Avg.
6.35
6.35
Career
162 Game Avg.
4.8
6.35
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.74
0.74
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162 Game Avg.
0.83
0.74
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162 Game Avg.
8
0
Career
162 Game Avg.
3
0
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162 Game Avg.
102
6
Career
162 Game Avg.
78
6
Career
162 Game Avg.
199
12
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162 Game Avg.
147
12
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162 Game Avg.
184
11
Career
162 Game Avg.
12
11
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162 Game Avg.
69
4
Career
162 Game Avg.
8
4
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162 Game Avg.
253
15
Career
162 Game Avg.
20
15
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162 Game Avg.
72.73
72.73
Career
162 Game Avg.
60
72.73

Fielding Stats for Ken Griffey Jr. and Mark McGwire

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162 Game Avg.
21
1.43
Career
162 Game Avg.
16
1.43
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162 Game Avg.
2384
162
Career
162 Game Avg.
1791
162
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162 Game Avg.
2348
159.55
Career
162 Game Avg.
1742
159.55
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162 Game Avg.
60981
4143.84
Career
162 Game Avg.
45300
4143.84
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162 Game Avg.
20327
1381.28
Career
162 Game Avg.
15100
1381.28
Career
162 Game Avg.
5607
381.01
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162 Game Avg.
14464
381.01
Career
162 Game Avg.
154
10.46
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162 Game Avg.
1073
10.46
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162 Game Avg.verified
89
6.05
Career
162 Game Avg.
112
6.05
Career
162 Game Avg.
5850
397.53
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162 Game Avg.
15649
397.53
Career
162 Game Avg.
5761
391.48
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162 Game Avg.
15537
391.48
Career
162 Game Avg.
98.48
98.48
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162 Game Avg.
99.28
98.48
Career
162 Game Avg.
2.417
2.417
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162 Game Avg.
8.675
2.417
Career
162 Game Avg.
43
2.92
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162 Game Avg.
1409
2.92
Ken Griffey Jr.
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Mark McGwire
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Ken Griffey Jr.
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Mark McGwire
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Ken Griffey Jr.
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Mark McGwire
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Ken Griffey Jr.
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Mark McGwire
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0