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FROM SPORTSILLUSTRATED MAY 7, 1990

SI writer E.M.Swift profiled 20-year-old Seattle outfielder Ken Griffey Jr., who was off to ablazing start, leading the AL with a .395 average.

HE makes runningcatches with his back to the plate, which draws inescapable comparisons toMays. And, as long as we're mentioning Hall of Famers, he makes throws from theoutfield that are of the same caliber as the cannon shots of Roberto Clemente.It's almost as if Griffey were born to do this kind of work. And he's still theyoungest player in the major leagues. Same as last year. That's the scary part."He's a big kid, a baby," says Gene Clines, the Mariners' hittingcoach. "When he finally buckles down, there's no telling what kind ofnumbers he will put on the board."

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ON A ROLL Evgeni Malkin has 19 playoff points.

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