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		⚫	'''John-Ford David Griffin''' (born November 19, 1979) is an American former ] ]. He played in ] (MLB) for the ].

⚫	'''John-Ford David Griffin''' (born November 19, 1979, in ]) is a ~~former~~ ] ].

	==Early life==		==Early life==
	An All-State athlete at ], was part of a state championship team in 1996 for the Sailors. Griffin played college ] under head coach ] for the ] Seminoles from 1999 to 2001. Griffin's career ] was .427, a Florida State record at the time.		An All-State athlete at ], was part of a state championship team in 1996 for the Sailors. Griffin played college ] under head coach ] for the ] Seminoles from 1999 to 2001. Griffin's career ] was .427, a Florida State record at the time.

	==Professional career==		==Professional career==
	Griffin was drafted out of Florida State by the ] with the 23rd overall pick in the 2001 ].<ref name="Curry">{{cite news\|url=~~http~~://www.nytimes.com/2001/06/06/sports/baseball-yankees-notebook-posada-can-bat-not-catch-for-a-bit.html\|title=Amateur Draft Picks\|last=Curry\|first=Jack\|date=6 June 2001\|work=]\|~~accessdate~~=20 July 2010}}</ref> On July 5, 2002, Griffin and future Blue ~~Jay~~ teammates ] and ] were traded to the ] as part of a three-team deal also involving the ]. On January 7, 2003, Griffin was traded to the Blue Jays in ~~exchange~~ ~~for~~ ~~minor~~ ~~leaguer~~ ].		Griffin was drafted out of Florida State University by the ] with the 23rd overall pick in the 2001 ].<ref name="Curry">{{cite news\|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/06/06/sports/baseball-yankees-notebook-posada-can-bat-not-catch-for-a-bit.html\|title=Amateur Draft Picks\|last=Curry\|first=Jack\|date=June 6, 2001\|work=]\|access-date=July 20, 2010}}</ref> On July 5, 2002, Griffin, and future Blue Jays teammates ] and Jason Arnold were traded to the ] as part of a three-team deal also involving the ] that sent ] to the Yankees.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=ESPN.com: MLB - Yanks acquire Tigers' Weaver in three-team deal \|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/2002/0705/1402651.html \|access-date=November 22, 2023 \|website=www.espn.com}}</ref> On January 7, 2003, Griffin was traded to the Blue Jays for a player to be named later. Minor league outfielder ] was later sent to Oakland to complete the deal.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=June 23, 2003 \|title=Blue Jays Send Jason Perry to A's \|url=https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/Blue-Jays-Send-Jason-Perry-to-A-s-7353145.php \|access-date=November 22, 2023 \|website=Huron Daily Tribune \|language=en-US}}</ref>

	Griffin posted decent numbers in his 2004 campaign with the Double-A ], hitting .248 with 22 ]s and 81 ]. His 2005 season with the ] was even better, as he led the ] with 30 home runs and 103 RBIs on the way to earning both an International League All-Star selection and the Team MVP award from Syracuse.		Griffin posted decent numbers in his 2004 campaign with the Double-A ], hitting .248 with 22 ]s and 81 ]. His 2005 season with the ] was even better, as he led the ] with 30 home runs and 103 RBIs on the way to earning both an International League All-Star selection and the Team MVP award from Syracuse.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2010 Syracuse Chiefs Media Guide {{!}} PDF {{!}} Athletic Sports {{!}} Team Sports \|url=https://www.scribd.com/document/29704101/2010-Syracuse-Chiefs-Media-Guide \|access-date=November 22, 2023 \|website=Scribd \|page=62 \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=John-Ford Griffin Stats, Fantasy & News \|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/john-ford-griffin-424366 \|access-date=November 22, 2023 \|website=MLB.com \|language=en}}</ref>

	Griffin made his major league debut and collected his first major-league hit, a double, on September 6, 2005, in a game against the ]. On the final day of the regular season, he hit his first Major League home run against ] pitcher ]. During his major league stint in 2005, Griffin hit .308 with one home run and six RBIs.		Griffin made his major league debut and collected his first major-league hit, a double, on September 6, 2005, in a game against the ]. On the final day of the regular season, he hit his first Major League home run against ] pitcher ]. During his major league stint in 2005, Griffin hit .308 with one home run and six RBIs.

	In 2006, Griffin's numbers declined due to injuries, as he hit .225 with six home runs in 60 games for Syracuse.		In 2006, Griffin's numbers declined due to injuries, as he hit .225 with six home runs in 60 games for Syracuse.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=April 11, 2008 \|title=Griffin not in groove yet \|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/griffin-not-in-groove-yet/ \|access-date=November 22, 2023 \|website=Las Vegas Review-Journal \|language=en-US}}</ref>

	In 2007, Griffin rebounded in Syracuse, hitting .252/.330/.488 with 26 home runs and struck out 144 times. He hit well on a September ~~callup~~ to Toronto and is now a career .304/.370/.696 hitter in 27 major league plate appearances. He has hit two major league home runs.		In 2007, Griffin rebounded in Syracuse, hitting .252/.330/.488 with 26 home runs and struck out 144 times. He hit well on a September call-up to Toronto and is now a career .304/.370/.696 hitter in 27 major league plate appearances. He has hit two major league home runs. Griffin was released at the end of the season.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=November 18, 2007 \|title=Blue Jays deal for Oakland's Scutaro \|url=https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.677036 \|access-date=November 22, 2023 \|website=CBC Sports}}</ref>

	In 2008, Griffin played for the ] in the Dodgers farm system. He re-signed with the Dodgers in February 2009 and played briefly for the AAA ] before he was released by the Dodgers on May 25 and signed a new minor league contract with the ].		In 2008, Griffin played for the ] in the Dodgers farm system.<ref name=":0" /> He re-signed with the Dodgers in February 2009 and played briefly for the AAA ] before he was released by the Dodgers on May 25 and signed a new minor league contract with the ].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=John-Ford Griffin Stats, Fantasy & News \|url=https://www.milb.com/player/john-ford-griffin-424366 \|access-date=November 23, 2023 \|website=MiLB.com \|language=en}}</ref>

	In 2010, Griffin played for the ] of the ], but announced his retirement on June 18, 2010.		In 2010, Griffin played for the ] of the ], but announced his retirement on June 18, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2010 Newark Bears minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com \|url=https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/roster/t-nb13310/y-2010 \|access-date=November 23, 2023 \|website=www.statscrew.com \|language=en}}</ref>

			In 2011, he co-founded Powermill Training Academy in Tallahassee, Florida.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=About {{!}} Powermill {{!}} Tallahassee Baseball and Softball Training \|url=https://powermillsports.com/about-us/ \|access-date=November 23, 2023 \|website=Powermill Training Academy \|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2012, Griffin was inducted into the FSU Hall of Fame.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=August 27, 2012 \|title=Sarasota graduate to be inducted into FSU Athletics Hall of Fame \|url=https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2012/aug/27/sarasota-graduate-be-inducted-fsu-athletics-hall-fame/ \|access-date=November 23, 2023 \|website=Your Observer \|language=en}}</ref> He joined the staff at ] in 2015, serving as hitting coordinator.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=John-Ford Griffin \|url=https://www.imgacademy.com/people/john-ford-griffin \|access-date=November 23, 2023 \|website=IMG Academy \|language=en}}</ref>

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Latest revision as of 00:06, 31 December 2024

American baseball player (born 1979) For the 1930s baseball player, see John Griffin (baseball).

Baseball player

John-Ford Griffin

Outfielder
Born: (1979-11-19) November 19, 1979 (age 45) Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Batted: LeftThrew: Left
MLB debut
September 6, 2005, for the Toronto Blue Jays
Last MLB appearance
September 30, 2007, for the Toronto Blue Jays
MLB statistics
Batting average	.304
Home runs	2
Runs batted in	9
Stats at Baseball Reference

Teams
Toronto Blue Jays (2005, 2007)

John-Ford David Griffin (born November 19, 1979) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Early life

An All-State athlete at Sarasota High School, was part of a state championship team in 1996 for the Sailors. Griffin played college baseball under head coach Mike Martin for the Florida State University Seminoles from 1999 to 2001. Griffin's career batting average was .427, a Florida State record at the time.

Professional career

Griffin was drafted out of Florida State University by the New York Yankees with the 23rd overall pick in the 2001 First-Year Player Draft. On July 5, 2002, Griffin, and future Blue Jays teammates Ted Lilly and Jason Arnold were traded to the Oakland Athletics as part of a three-team deal also involving the Detroit Tigers that sent Jeff Weaver to the Yankees. On January 7, 2003, Griffin was traded to the Blue Jays for a player to be named later. Minor league outfielder Jason Perry was later sent to Oakland to complete the deal.

Griffin posted decent numbers in his 2004 campaign with the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats, hitting .248 with 22 home runs and 81 runs batted in. His 2005 season with the Syracuse SkyChiefs was even better, as he led the International League with 30 home runs and 103 RBIs on the way to earning both an International League All-Star selection and the Team MVP award from Syracuse.

Griffin made his major league debut and collected his first major-league hit, a double, on September 6, 2005, in a game against the Baltimore Orioles. On the final day of the regular season, he hit his first Major League home run against Kansas City Royals pitcher Jimmy Gobble. During his major league stint in 2005, Griffin hit .308 with one home run and six RBIs.

In 2006, Griffin's numbers declined due to injuries, as he hit .225 with six home runs in 60 games for Syracuse.

In 2007, Griffin rebounded in Syracuse, hitting .252/.330/.488 with 26 home runs and struck out 144 times. He hit well on a September call-up to Toronto and is now a career .304/.370/.696 hitter in 27 major league plate appearances. He has hit two major league home runs. Griffin was released at the end of the season.

In 2008, Griffin played for the Las Vegas 51s in the Dodgers farm system. He re-signed with the Dodgers in February 2009 and played briefly for the AAA Albuquerque Isotopes before he was released by the Dodgers on May 25 and signed a new minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.

In 2010, Griffin played for the Newark Bears of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, but announced his retirement on June 18, 2010.

In 2011, he co-founded Powermill Training Academy in Tallahassee, Florida. In 2012, Griffin was inducted into the FSU Hall of Fame. He joined the staff at IMG Academy in 2015, serving as hitting coordinator.

References

Curry, Jack (June 6, 2001). "Amateur Draft Picks". The New York Times. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
"ESPN.com: MLB - Yanks acquire Tigers' Weaver in three-team deal". www.espn.com. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
"Blue Jays Send Jason Perry to A's". Huron Daily Tribune. June 23, 2003. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
"2010 Syracuse Chiefs Media Guide | PDF | Athletic Sports | Team Sports". Scribd. p. 62. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
"John-Ford Griffin Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
^ "Griffin not in groove yet". Las Vegas Review-Journal. April 11, 2008. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
"Blue Jays deal for Oakland's Scutaro". CBC Sports. November 18, 2007. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
"John-Ford Griffin Stats, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
"2010 Newark Bears minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
"About | Powermill | Tallahassee Baseball and Softball Training". Powermill Training Academy. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
"Sarasota graduate to be inducted into FSU Athletics Hall of Fame". Your Observer. August 27, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
"John-Ford Griffin". IMG Academy. Retrieved November 23, 2023.

External links

Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

v t e Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball Player of the Year
1969: Cammack 1970: Hill 1971: Caldwell 1972: Grossman 1973: White 1974: Cline 1975: Walling 1976: Porter 1977: Baker 1978: Norris 1979: Arkinson 1980: Bradley 1981: Smith 1982: Merrifield 1983: Merrifield 1984: Woodson 1985: McCollom 1986: Baldwin 1987: Ingram 1988: Zaun 1989: Barnes 1990: Kowitz 1991: Bruce 1992: Hacopian 1993: Varitek 1994: Jackson 1995: Monahan 1996: Benson 1997: Drew 1998: Roberts 1999: McDougall 2000: Teixeira 2001: Griffin 2002: Greene 2003: D'Antona 2004: Koshansky 2005: Braun 2006: Doolittle 2007: Thomas 2008: Posey 2009: Ackley 2010: Grandal 2011: Miller 2012: Ramsey 2013: Moran 2014: Stewart 2015: Craig 2016: Beer 2017: McKay 2018: Bart 2019: Seymour 2020: Not awarded 2021: Nelson 2022: Wagner 2023: Teel 2024: Tibbs III

Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball Player of the Year

1969: Cammack
1970: Hill
1971: Caldwell
1972: Grossman
1973: White
1974: Cline
1975: Walling
1976: Porter
1977: Baker
1978: Norris
1979: Arkinson
1980: Bradley
1981: Smith
1982: Merrifield
1983: Merrifield
1984: Woodson
1985: McCollom
1986: Baldwin
1987: Ingram
1988: Zaun
1989: Barnes
1990: Kowitz
1991: Bruce
1992: Hacopian
1993: Varitek
1994: Jackson
1995: Monahan
1996: Benson
1997: Drew
1998: Roberts
1999: McDougall
2000: Teixeira
2001: Griffin
2002: Greene
2003: D'Antona
2004: Koshansky
2005: Braun
2006: Doolittle
2007: Thomas
2008: Posey
2009: Ackley
2010: Grandal
2011: Miller
2012: Ramsey
2013: Moran
2014: Stewart
2015: Craig
2016: Beer
2017: McKay
2018: Bart
2019: Seymour
2020: Not awarded
2021: Nelson
2022: Wagner
2023: Teel
2024: Tibbs III

v t e 2001 College Baseball All-America Team consensus selections
P Dewon Brazelton P Aaron Heilman P Mark Prior RP Lee Gronkiewicz C Kelly Shoppach 1B John Van Benschoten 2B None 3B Jake Gautreau SS Chris Burke O John-Ford Griffin DH None U Cory Sullivan

2001 College Baseball All-America Team consensus selections

2B None
3B Jake Gautreau
SS Chris Burke
O John-Ford Griffin
DH None
U Cory Sullivan

v t e 2001 Major League Baseball draft first round selections
Joe Mauer Mark Prior Dewon Brazelton Gavin Floyd Mark Teixeira Josh Karp Chris Smith John Van Benschoten Colt Griffin Chris Burke Kenny Baugh Mike Jones Casey Kotchman Jake Gautreau Gabe Gross Kris Honel Dan Denham Aaron Heilman Mike Fontenot Jeremy Sowers Brad Hennessey Jason Bulger John-Ford Griffin Macay McBride Bobby Crosby Jeremy Bonderman William Horne Justin Pope Josh Burrus Noah Lowry Bryan Bass Michael Woods Jeff Mathis Bronson Sardinha J. D. Martin Michael Garciaparra John Rheinecker David Wright Wyatt Allen Richard Lewis Todd Linden Jon Skaggs Mike Conroy Jayson Nix

2001 Major League Baseball draft first round selections

Joe Mauer
Mark Prior
Dewon Brazelton
Gavin Floyd
Mark Teixeira
Josh Karp
Chris Smith
John Van Benschoten
Colt Griffin
Chris Burke
Kenny Baugh
Mike Jones
Casey Kotchman
Jake Gautreau
Gabe Gross
Kris Honel
Dan Denham
Aaron Heilman
Mike Fontenot
Jeremy Sowers
Brad Hennessey
Jason Bulger
John-Ford Griffin
Macay McBride
Bobby Crosby
Jeremy Bonderman
William Horne
Justin Pope
Josh Burrus
Noah Lowry
Bryan Bass
Michael Woods
Jeff Mathis
Bronson Sardinha
J. D. Martin
Michael Garciaparra
John Rheinecker
David Wright
Wyatt Allen
Richard Lewis
Todd Linden
Jon Skaggs
Mike Conroy
Jayson Nix

v t e New York Yankees first-round draft picks
1965: Burbach 1966: Lyttle 1967: Blomberg 1968: Munson 1969: Spikes 1970: Cheadle 1971: Whitfield 1972: McGregor 1973: Heinhold 1974: Sherrill 1975: McDonald 1976: Tabler 1977: S. Taylor 1978: Hudler, Winters, Ryder 1979: None 1980: None 1981: None 1982: None 1983: None 1984: Pries 1985: Balabon 1986: None 1987: None 1988: None 1989: None 1990: Everett 1991: B. Taylor 1992: Jeter 1993: Drews 1994: Buchanan 1995: Morenz 1996: Milton 1997: Godwin, Bradley 1998: Brown, Prior 1999: Walling 2000: Parrish 2001: Griffin, Sardinha, Skaggs 2002: None 2003: Duncan 2004: Hughes, Poterson, Marquez 2005: Henry 2006: Kennedy, Chamberlain 2007: Brackman 2008: Cole, Bleich 2009: Heathcott 2010: Culver 2011: Bichette 2012: Hensley 2013: Jagielo, Judge, Clarkin 2014: None 2015: Kaprielian, Holder 2016: Rutherford 2017: Schmidt 2018: Seigler 2019: Volpe 2020: Wells 2021: Sweeney 2022: Jones 2023: Lombard 2024: Hess

New York Yankees first-round draft picks

1965: Burbach
1966: Lyttle
1967: Blomberg
1968: Munson
1969: Spikes
1970: Cheadle
1971: Whitfield
1972: McGregor
1973: Heinhold
1974: Sherrill
1975: McDonald
1976: Tabler
1977: S. Taylor
1978: Hudler, Winters, Ryder
1979: None
1980: None
1981: None
1982: None
1983: None
1984: Pries
1985: Balabon
1986: None
1987: None
1988: None
1989: None
1990: Everett
1991: B. Taylor
1992: Jeter
1993: Drews
1994: Buchanan
1995: Morenz
1996: Milton
1997: Godwin, Bradley
1998: Brown, Prior
1999: Walling
2000: Parrish
2001: Griffin, Sardinha, Skaggs
2002: None
2003: Duncan
2004: Hughes, Poterson, Marquez
2005: Henry
2006: Kennedy, Chamberlain
2007: Brackman
2008: Cole, Bleich
2009: Heathcott
2010: Culver
2011: Bichette
2012: Hensley
2013: Jagielo, Judge, Clarkin
2014: None
2015: Kaprielian, Holder
2016: Rutherford
2017: Schmidt
2018: Seigler
2019: Volpe
2020: Wells
2021: Sweeney
2022: Jones
2023: Lombard
2024: Hess

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