Bobby Grich | |
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Second baseman | |
Born: Muskegon, Michigan, U.S. | January 15, 1949|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
June 29, 1970, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 2, 1986, for the California Angels | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .266 |
Home runs | 224 |
Runs batted in | 864 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Robert Anthony Grich (born January 15, 1949) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles (1970–1976) and the California Angels (1977–1986).[1] In 1981, Grich led the American League in home runs and won a Silver Slugger Award. A six-time All-Star, he also excelled as a defensive player, winning four consecutive Gold Glove Awards between 1973 and 1976.
In 1988, Grich became the first inductee into the California Angels Hall of Fame; he was inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame in 1998.[2][3] Grich currently works in the Angels' front office.