League News: Ken Griffey Jr. Named Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, tasked to help with youth baseball development.

Today, Major League Baseball and the Commissioner of Baseball announced that Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr will be a senior advisor focusing on baseball operations and youth baseball development and improving diversity at the amateur levels of the game.

In the release, Commissioner Manfred said: "We are thrilled that Ken will represent Major League Baseball on some of our sport's most important stages, alongside our current and future stars. We welcome the perspective and insights that Ken gained as an historic player, as a parent, and as someone who has spent his life in and around our great game."

Additionally, in the press release, Griffey stated: "I am humbled to be asked to work with Major League Baseball in this role. It will be an honor to represent the best sport in the world and to promote our game among today's youth."

Since retiring from Baseball, Griffey has been involved with Major League Baseball and helped promote various diversity efforts. Including suggesting to then Baseball commissioner Bud Selig to allow on-field personnel throughout Baseball to wear Jackie Robinson number 42 as part of the celebration.

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Additionally, in 2011, MLB presented the Commissioner's historic achievement award to Griffey, marking only the 12th time that the honor has bestowed on a game figure. Lastly, Griffey was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2016 after being named on 99.3% of the ballots, a record at the time.