Retired#291B1986–2004T-29 all-time

Fred McGriff

“Crime Dog” · Toronto Blue Jays, San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers

Fred McGriff, the “Crime Dog,” led the American League in home runs with Toronto in 1989 and the National League with San Diego in 1992. He hit 493 for six teams, won the 1995 World Series with Atlanta and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2023.

Bats / ThrowsLeft / Left
Age63
Height / Weight6' 3" / 225 lb
BornOct 31, 1963 · Tampa, FL, USA
MLB debutMay 17, 1986
Last gameJul 15, 2004
TeamsToronto Blue Jays 1986–1990San Diego Padres 1991–1993Atlanta Braves 1993–1997Tampa Bay Devil Rays 1998–2001, 2004Chicago Cubs 2001–2002Los Angeles Dodgers 2003
Career home runs
493
2460 games · 19 seasons
Best season
37
1993 · 2 teams
All-time HR rank
T-29
Tied with 1 other · Next: Eddie Murray (504), 12 to pass
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Player’s Vault

11 badges earned
1Unicorn
5Rare Air
5Legend
  • UnicornCareerHall of FameInducted 2023
  • ×40Rare AirGameMulti-homer gameFirst Aug 4, 1987 · latest Sep 2, 2003
  • ×2Rare AirSeasonHome run title1989, 1992
  • ×2Rare AirSeasonWorld Series home run1995, 1996 · 4 HR
  • Rare AirCareer400 home runs493 home runs
  • Rare AirCareerHomered off every team29 of 30 clubs
  • ×10LegendSeason30 home runs1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 +5 more
  • ×3LegendSeasonPostseason home run1993, 1995, 1996 · 10 HR
  • LegendCareer300 home runs493 home runs
  • LegendCareerWorld Series ring1995
  • LegendCareer200 home runs493 home runs

Distance and exit-velocity badges count from 2015, when tracking began. Grand slams, walk-offs, inside-the-park, leadoff, pinch-hit, first-pitch, back-to-back, switch-hitting and ballpark badges count games from 2008 on.

Career arc

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Career

Longest of his career

Hardest hit of his career

Year by year

Regular season · MLB
SeasonTeamGPAHRRBIAVGOBPSLGOPSAB/HR
2004Tampa Bay Devil Rays278127.181.272.306.57836.0
2003Los Angeles Dodgers863291340.249.322.428.75022.8
2002Chicago Cubs14659530103.273.353.505.85817.4
20012 teams14658631102.306.386.544.93016.5
2000Tampa Bay Devil Rays15866427106.277.373.452.82521.0
1999Tampa Bay Devil Rays14462032104.310.405.552.95716.5
1998Tampa Bay Devil Rays1516491981.284.371.443.81429.7
1997Atlanta Braves1526412297.277.356.441.79725.6
1996Atlanta Braves15969128107.295.365.494.85922.0
1995Atlanta Braves1446042793.280.361.489.85019.6
1994Atlanta Braves1134783494.318.389.6231.01212.5
19932 teams15164037101.291.375.549.92415.1
1992San Diego Padres15263235104.286.394.556.95015.2
1991San Diego Padres15364231106.278.396.494.89017.0
1990Toronto Blue Jays1536583588.300.400.530.93015.9
1989Toronto Blue Jays1616803692.269.399.525.92415.3
1988Toronto Blue Jays1546233482.282.376.552.92815.8
1987Toronto Blue Jays1073562043.247.376.505.88114.8
1986Toronto Blue Jays3500.200.200.200.400—
Career2460101744931550.284.377.509.88617.8

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Fred McGriff home run facts
How many career home runs does Fred McGriff have?

Fred McGriff hit 493 career MLB home runs in 19 seasons (1986–2004), tied for 29th all-time.

Where does Fred McGriff rank on the all-time home run list?

Tied for 29th in MLB history with 493. Next: Eddie Murray (504), 12 to pass.

What was Fred McGriff’s best home run season?

His most home runs in a season is 37, in 1993 with the 2 teams, when he posted a .924 OPS.

Is Fred McGriff in the Hall of Fame?

Yes. Fred McGriff was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2023.

What teams has Fred McGriff played for?

Toronto Blue Jays (1986–1990); San Diego Padres (1991–1993); Atlanta Braves (1993–1997); Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998–2001, 2004); Chicago Cubs (2001–2002); Los Angeles Dodgers (2003).

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