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Moriarty9 · 01-07-2009, 11:19 AM

Junior wins MVP Award
Griffey retains coveted title
November 8, 1998

SEATTLE - Mariners superstar outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr., was named the American League's Most Valuable Player today, taking home the award for the second straight year.

Griffey hit .294 with 58 home runs, 145 RBI, 133 runs scored and 12 stolen bases in 160 games. He also played stellar defense in centerfield, recording 380 putouts, 13 outfield assists, helping turn two double plays, and making three errors with great range in more than 1,400 defensive innings of play.

Griffey won the award last year by hitting .338 with 51 homers and 146 RBI in 157 games. This year, he joins teammate and Cy Young winner Randy Johnson as the cream of the crop in the American League of 1998.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,855 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Junior wins MVP Award Griffey retains coveted title November 8, 1998 SEATTLE - Mariners superstar outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr., was named the American League's Most Valuable Player today, taking home the award for the second straight year. Griffey hit .294 with 58 home runs, 145 RBI, 133 runs scored and 12 stolen bases in 160 games. He also played stellar defense in centerfield, recording 380 putouts, 13 outfield assists, helping turn two double plays, and making three errors with great range in more than 1,400 defensive innings of play. Griffey won the award last year by hitting .338 with 51 homers and 146 RBI in 157 games. This year, he joins teammate and Cy Young winner Randy Johnson as the cream of the crop in the American League of 1998.