14 Facts About Bobby Grich

Robert Anthony Grich was born on January 15,1949 and is an American former professional baseball player.

Bobby Grich played in Major League Baseball as a second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles and the California Angels.

In 1981, Bobby Grich led the American League in home runs and won a Silver Slugger Award.

In 1988, Bobby Grich became the first inductee into the California Angels Hall of Fame; he was inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame in 1998.

Bobby Grich attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, California, and graduated in 1967.

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Bobby Grich was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the first round of the 1967 Major League Baseball draft.

Bobby Grich made his major league debut with Baltimore midway through the 1970 season at the age of 21.

Bobby Grich struggled early in his career and received "encouragement" from manager Earl Weaver, who would say "Home run in Rochester" to him each time he flew out.

Bobby Grich's emergence was blocked by incumbent second baseman Davey Johnson, but the Orioles thought highly of Bobby Grich and traded Johnson to the Braves following the 1972 season, when the Orioles finished third in the division.

Bobby Grich won four consecutive Gold Glove Awards and made the American League All-Star squad six times.

Bobby Grich was an excellent fielder, with good range, soft hands, and a good arm, and he was steady turning the double play.

Bobby Grich became a free agent following the 1976 season and signed a multi-year contract with the California Angels.

However, Bobby Grich suffered a herniated disk in his back trying to move an air-conditioning unit during the 1977 season and played in only 52 games.

Bobby Grich became eligible for the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992.