Not every MLB player wants to leave sports when they hang up their cleats for the final time. Some players go into management, some go into the front office, and some go into photography. Well, there may not be many people who take up photography,

If we were to tell you that Ken Griffey Jr. was spotted on the grounds of Augusta National this week, you probably wouldn’t bat an eye. After all, Griffey is a retired superstar athlete with a deep love of golf,

Griffey captured the honorary starter ceremony on Thursday, where legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson officially teed off the 2025 Masters. According to Golfweek, he even paused his work to sign an autograph for a young fan, blending his iconic past with his new role behind the lens.

Sports fans may recognize one of the photographers lined up along the ropes at Augusta National this weekend—MLB Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. Griffey, the 13-time MLB All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner,

Those same fans probably don't expect to see one of the best baseball players of all time working the event, though. MLB Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. is present at the 2025 Masters as a photographer.

The first round of the 2025 Masters at Augusta National began on Thursday morning. So far, some of the biggest names in the sport like Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy, and 2024 Masters champion Scottie Scheffler are among those near the top of the leaderboard.