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Alfredo Griffin 4
Full Name: Alfredo Claudino Griffin
Title: First Base Coach

Bio:
2009 marks 10th season in Angels organization, WW serving as first base coachReceived multi-year contract extension, Nov. 1, 2007...Began major league coaching career with Toronto as Blue Jays first base coach in 1996-97In 1995, was roving minor league instructor for TorontoPlayed 20 years professionally, including 18 in major leagues (1976-93), after signing with Cleveland as 16-year-old free agent, Aug. 22, 1973Appeared for Cleveland (1976-78), Toronto (1979-84, 92-93), Oakland (1985-87) and Los Angeles (1988-91)Appeared in two League Championship Series (1988, 92) and three World Series (1988, 92-93)Played for three World Series Championship teams (Los Angeles in 1988 and Toronto in 1992-93)Received A.L. Gold Glove at shortstop in 1985Selected as A.L. replacement player for 1984 All-Star Game in San Francisco, appearing defensively (one assist)Had major league-leading consecutive game streak snapped at 392 vs. Cleveland (second game), May 27, 1984In 1980, tied Willie Wilson for league lead in triples (15) and set A.L. record for most triples by switch-hitter Named Rookie of Year (along with Minnesotas John Castino) by BBWAA in 1979Established new Toronto highs in hits (179), runs (81), triples (10) and stolen bases (21)Average (.287) led all regular A.L. shortstopsMade major league debut with Indians, Sept. 7, 1976, collecting first hit on first pitch Attended San Esteban School in Santo Domingo, DRAssists Angels Community Relations with youth clinics and community appearancesFull name is Alfredo Claudino Griffin.