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Known for his glove and magnetic smile as much as his bat, Griffey was one of the most highly acclaimed outfielders in baseball during the early stages of his career in Seattle. He went on to become the youngest player ever to join the 400 Home Run Club. Later, numerous injuries would take their toll. He became the sixth member the 600 Club on June 9, 2008, with a first-inning two-run shot off Marlins lefty Mark Hendrickson.

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