• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content

Fatherhood Factor

For all the "dealings" of dads...

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Guest Post?
  • Review?
  • Stats
Greatest Father-Son Combinations in Baseball History

Greatest Father-Son Combinations in Baseball History

August 16, 2022 By Fatherhood Factor Team Leave a Comment

You know you are getting old when you’re seeing baseball players you grew up loving have sons as the number one pick in the draft or as a runner-up in MVP voting. There’s still time for current stars like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Jackson Holliday to become one of the greatest father-son combinations in baseball history. However, until they make more of an impression, these are the four pairs worth appreciating.

Cecil and Prince Fielder

Some duos compiled better numbers than Cecil and Prince Fielder, but they are nowhere near as entertaining as these first basemen. Cecil peaked when the 90s began, leading the league in home runs and RBI in consecutive seasons, including smacking 51 bombs in 1990.

Prince was a better hitter than his pops, finishing his career with a .887 OPS. But Prince’s career came to a screeching halt due to multiple neck surgeries. Prince’s best year was in 2007 when he hit 50 homers, making them the only father-son combo to hit 50 taters in a season. Even more miraculous is that both Fielders finished their careers with 319 round-trippers.

Felipe and Moises Alou

The most underrated father-son duo in baseball history is Felipe and Moises Alou. Felipe played during the time of Roberto Clemente, Hank Aaron, and Willie Mays, among others dominating the National League outfield, so he’s hardly in the conversation as one of the best outfielders in the 1960s. Yet, Felipe led the league in hits and runs in 1966 and hits during the year pitching dominant 1968 season.

Moises, whose claim to fame is flipping his gourd when Steve Bartman interfered with him during Game 6 of the NLCS for the Cubs, put together a remarkable career, compiling a career .303 batting average, 332 home runs, and 2134 hits.

Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr.

Before Junior, Senior was a key component of Cincinnati Reds’ “Big Red Machine” in the mid-70s; Ken Griffey Sr. was a three-time All-Star, finishing his 19-year career with a .296 batting average. While that’s a wonderful career, it’s only a fraction of what Junior did.

Ken Griffey Jr. is the only Hall of Fame player on this list with the help of his 630 career home runs. He was a mainstay of the 90s and a fan favorite of any kid interested in the game. If you are a child of the 90s, there’s zero doubt you tried to turn on a fastball with Junior’s follow-through.

Bobby Bonds and Barry Bonds

Even though Ken Griffey Jr. is the only Hall of Fame player on the list, there should be another player enshrined in Cooperstown. Barry Bonds, enhanced or not, compiled ludicrous numbers. Bonds is the career leader in home runs (762) and walks (2,558), and from 1992 through 2004, he never had a season under a 1.000 OPS.

Many might not realize that Barry’s father, Bobby Bonds, also had an incredible career. Bobby was a menace on the basepaths and at the plate, stealing 461 bags and hitting 332 home runs. When you combine their statistics, there’s zero doubt this pair leads the way.

Your aspirations of being an MLB player may have hit a snag. Thus, not making you and your kid one of the greatest father-son combinations in baseball history. But you can do everything in your power to keep their dreams alive as they progress in their lives.

About Fatherhood Factor Team

Fatherhood Factor is a collective of authors intent on journaling the musings and epiphanies of a father’s life…. whether that be through product, book, film, or service recommendations, or the occasional rant.

Get Our Newsletter

Don’t you wish you knew the secret to Fatherhood? Us too...
Our content ranges from practical tips to product reviews.
Enter your information below to get our newsletter goodness!

Copyright © 2009–2023 FatherhoodFactor.com · Powered by: LaunchBlot Media, LLC

  • Facebook.
  • Twitter.
  • Instagram.
  • YouTube.
  • LinkedIn.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT