There’s little about Ken Griffey Jr.’s Hall of Fame career that isn’t awe-inspiring. From the spectacular catches to his prowess at the plate, The Kid was must-see TV every game he played.
But the best part is that more than a decade after he played his last game, we’re still hearing amazing stories about how talented Griffey was from the guys who played alongside him.
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross became the latest to share an epic Griffey story while discussing the best pure hitters he played with on Chicago’s 670 AM The Score. And this one is a doozy.
Ross and Griffey were teammates on the 2006 Reds when, late in the season, Griffey was coming off the injured list ahead of a game with the Chicago Cubs. Because he wasn’t in the lineup on September 25, 2006, The Kid apparently tried to get some side-work done, chatting with sponsors on the phone from the clubhouse. In the middle of a call, the Reds decided to bring Griffey into pinch-hit.
We’ll let Ross tell the story from here:
David Ross has played and managed some incredible baseball talents, but one story about the great Ken Griffey Jr. still stands out. He shared it while joining @BernsyHolmes live in studio. Rewind: https://t.co/z6AITvGlVi pic.twitter.com/wYajgyLa9f
— 670 The Score (@670TheScore) July 18, 2023
Let’s not overlook Griffey taking batting practice in flip flops after suffering a toe injury. Honestly, this entire story wholly believable in the most unbelievable way. The Kid was just that good.
Best of all, his sponsorship price tag likely went up before he even finished the phone call.