Right fielder Jay Bruce grew up idolizing Griffey, and he was at Dolphin Stadium on June 9, 2008, when No. 600 was hit vs. the Marlins. Bruce, a rookie in '08 who would replace Griffey in right after his trade to the White Sox that season, fondly recalled playing next to him.
"When I was able to be there for home run No. 600, that was super, super special," Bruce said. "That's some of the most rare history that you'll ever be there for. I just remember a few plays he made in right field, too.