14 Facts About Randal Grichuk

Randal Grichuk has played in MLB for the St Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays.

Randal Grichuk was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the first round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft from Lamar Consolidated High School in Rosenberg, Texas.

Randal Grichuk spent four seasons with the Cardinals before he was traded to the Blue Jays prior to the 2018 season.

In 2003 and 2004, Randal Grichuk participated in the Little League World Series for Lamar National of Richmond, Texas.

Randal Grichuk was featured in Sports Illustrateds "Faces in the Crowd" section in July 2005.

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In October 2013, Rawlings and MiLB announced Randal Grichuk was the recipient of the Minor League Gold Glove Award for right field.

Randal Grichuk debuted as a defensive replacement in the outfield that day.

Randal Grichuk made his first major league start in center field the next day, collecting a single in five at-bats for his first major league hit.

Randal Grichuk received the Cardinals' minor league system Player of the Month Award for May 2014.

Randal Grichuk's home run off Chris Sale traveled 448 feet and landed in the Big Mac Land section of Busch Stadium.

Randal Grichuk began the season as Toronto's starting right fielder.

In 2014, Randal Grichuk was projected with potential as a power hitter in the major leagues possessing the athleticism and preparedness to handle center field well.

Randal Grichuk drew widespread attention for his raw power and bat speed in 2015.

Originally projected to be a first baseman, Randal Grichuk expanded his versatility to the outfield thanks in part to extra preparation and a sleek and proportioned athletic frame.