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April 25, 1997-Ken Griffey Jr. hits his 250th career home run

By: Dylan Miller, Editor • April 25, 2024
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Ken Griffey Jr, one of the best hitters in the history of baseball hit his 250th homer at the young age of 27, becoming the 4th youngest player to reach the milestone. He retired in the year 2010 with 630 total home runs.

The milestone came in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Griffey gave Toronto hell, going 3/5 and driving in 3 RBIs on 3 home runs. The Mariners won the game 13-8. Griffey had a dominant month of April, with a .340 average, 30 RBIs and a .420 on-base percentage in 26 games. Griffey continued to have a stellar season, winning MVP with 56 home runs.

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Dylan Miller
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Dylan Miller is currently a Junior at Colonia High School,he enjoys participating in sports,earning varsity letters in Cross Country,Winter Track and Spring Track. In addition to participating in sports, Dylan also follows the NFL,NBA and MLB. Scouting is a large part of Dylan’s extracurricular activities,while on his path to Eagle,he will learn more about leadership and communication. When he’s not busy in school or running,he enjoys watching TV shows like Ted Lasso,he also likes listening to sports analysts Colin Cowherd,Jim Rome or Dan Patrick. He aspires to get in the sports field 

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