The Best Father-Son Duos in MLB History

Baseball is one of the most uniquely American sports in the world. It’s an institution in the nation and a backyard tradition for millions of fathers and sons. Playing catch on a lazy Sunday is one thing, but the following father-son duos have managed to take things to a whole other level.

The Fielders

Power hitter Cecil Fielder had a standout MLB career through the 80s and 90s. He played for six different teams, from the Blue Jays to the Yankees and Indians. However, his professional success strained the relationship with his son Prince.

Nonetheless, Prince Fielder would go on to become a prominent MLB power hitter himself. To date, the Fielders remain the only father-son duo to have scored over 50 home runs each in a season.

The Bell Family

This baseball lineage extends across three generations. Grandpa Gus was a standout outfielder with Cincinnati, New York, and Milwaukee for more than 15 years. His son, Buddy Bell, was a five-time All-Star third base for the Indians, Rangers, and Reds, among other teams.

Grandson David was the third baseman for 12 years, playing for over half a dozen teams and retiring to manage the Cincinnati Reds. David’s brother, Mike, was also a third baseman, and now coaches for the Twins.

The Alomars

Sandy Alomar Sr. was a successful second baseman, playing for the Braves, Mets, White Sox, and Yankees, among others. He was also a switch-hitter. After retiring, Sandy coached for the Cubs, Rockies, and Padres. With the Padres, he had coached his two sons.

Roberto and Sandy Jr. accrued 12 and 6 All-Star appearances, respectively. Roberto is considered one of the greatest second basemen of all time, while Sandy Jr. made the Cincinnati Hall of Fame.

The Griffeys

Ken Griffey Sr. was a three-time All-Star player, and part of the Big Red Machine that dominated 70s National League baseball. In the mid-2000s, Griffey Sr. was inducted into Cincinnati’s Hall of Fame.

Ken Griffey Jr. would go on to be an outfielder for 22 years. He accrued 13 All-Time appearances, 630 home runs, and 10 Gold Glove awards. Ken Sr. and Jr. were the first father-son duo to have ever played together.