Terry McGriff facts for kids
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McGriff with the Nashville Sounds in 1988
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| Catcher | |||
| Born: September 23, 1963 Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S. |
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| July 11, 1987, for the Cincinnati Reds | |||
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| August 7, 1994, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |||
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| Batting average | .206 | ||
| Home runs | 3 | ||
| Runs batted in | 30 | ||
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Terence Roy McGriff (born September 23, 1963) is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Terry McGriff played for teams like the Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros, Florida Marlins, and St. Louis Cardinals.
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Terry McGriff's Baseball Career
Terry McGriff started his journey in professional baseball when the Cincinnati Reds picked him in the 1981 MLB draft. He made his first appearance in a Major League Baseball game on July 11, 1987.
Playing Highlights and Achievements
One of McGriff's most notable moments happened on August 7, 1988. While playing for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, he caught a no-hitter. This means the opposing team did not get any hits during the entire game. His teammate, pitcher Jack Armstrong, threw the no-hitter. The game was almost a perfect game, missing it by just one walk. A perfect game means no opposing player reaches base at all.
After Playing Baseball
After his time as a player, Terry McGriff continued to be involved in baseball. He became a coach for the Bridgeport Bluefish. He worked as both a bench coach and a hitting coach for the team.
Family Connections in Baseball
Terry McGriff comes from a family with other famous baseball players. He is the cousin of Fred McGriff, who was a well-known slugger in MLB. Terry is also the uncle of Charles Johnson, another former major league All-Star catcher.
External Links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Retrosheet
