.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__subnav--transparent{background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.7);width:calc(100vw - 145px);}/*!sc*/ Grossman was recognized as the 1998 Indiana Player of the Year by USA Today, was ranked among the top fifteen players in the nation by the National Recruiting Advisor, and Parade magazine named him to its high school All-America team. .dLQAwR{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin-right:8px;min-height:48px;margin-bottom:8px;padding-right:8px;}/*!sc*/ Were excited to get him, he's got some experience, manager Bruce Bochy said. data-styled.g165[id="Styles__AspectRatioContent-sc-1t1lmmv-1"]{content:"fvEQJr,"}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g141[id="sharestyle__Wrapper-sc-9nfkvu-1"]{content:"blUWSx,"}/*!sc*/ Despite his success running the ball, his mother asked his coach (his father) to convert him to a quarterback while he was in the sixth grade. For that reason, Robbie is proud to have been appointed by the Mayor of the City of Saint Paul to serve on the Rent Stabilization Task Force. "[69], On June 12, Grossman came to terms with the Houston Texans and signed a one-year contract, worth $620,000. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__subnav{display:none;pointer-events:none;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__team{width:100%;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}/*!sc*/ vs. SEA 5 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: He also gives us another experienced bat in the lineup and the guy knows how to play the game. He will be on an NFL roster by the start of training camps. .mHQYb .p-search-item__container:hover{background-color:#e6f2ff75;color:#333333;}/*!sc*/ He's got some great qualities about him, he's starting with the clubhouse, hes a great teammate. ","type":"markdown"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"Were excited to get him, he's got some experience, manager Bruce Bochy said. Other left-field options include Travis Jankowski, Joe McCarthy and Clint Frazier -- each of whom is on a Minor League deal in big league camp -- along with Bubba Thompson and a trio of former infielders in Josh Smith, Ezequiel Duran and Mark Mathias. [hidden]{display:none;}/*!sc*/ His father and grandfather were football players for Indiana University. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__content,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams{padding:8px;}/*!sc*/ He has a career OPS of .765 against right-handed pitchers and .607 against lefties. I think some of that improvement will be based upon how we deploy our players in order to make sure they capitalize on the opportunities that they give based on their strengths. In 2022, Grossman slashed .320/.436/.443 against left-handed pitching and .163/.253/.256 against righties, setting him up to be an ideal solution within a platoon.\n\nBrad Miller would be the perfect platoon partner with Grossman, with opposite splits. [73] Grossman made his first appearance for the Redskins against the Detroit Lions on October 31, 2010, but he was sacked and lost a fumble on his first play, which was returned by Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh for a touchdown. Find more Rangers coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. .mHQYb input[type='search']::-webkit-search-cancel-button{-webkit-appearance:none;}/*!sc*/ It justifies some of the work Ive done this offseason, Grossman said. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner .p-icon *{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos{-webkit-flex-basis:75%;-ms-flex-preferred-size:75%;flex-basis:75%;}}/*!sc*/ Indiana High School Athletic Association, Football. .XOHMa{bottom:0;left:0;position:absolute;right:0;top:0;}/*!sc*/ [96] Although he only played three games in 2004, Grossman amassed more rushing yards than he did in sixteen games in 2006. @media (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-club],.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-microsite]{background-image:linear-gradient(#002867 50%,#081c3b 50%);}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top__nav-items{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}}/*!sc*/ Javascript is required for the selection of a player. small{font-size:80%;}/*!sc*/ [4], Grossman passed for over 300 yards in nine consecutive games during his sophomore season in 2001. .hspSPq .buttonstyle__Label-sc-vlv7w5-0{font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__input--icon{position:absolute;top:0.75rem;right:1rem;}/*!sc*/ [66] During the offseason, Grossman worked out with the Cincinnati Bengals in March, but was not offered a contract. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side .header__subnav__item,.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side .header__subnav__group-title{padding:14px 10px;}/*!sc*/ As you may know, Robbie Grossman is a left-handed pitching masher, slashing .320/.436/.443 with a 16.8 BB% and 24.2 K% in 149 PA, owning a 157 wRC+. .mHQYb .p-search-item a{bottom:0;position:absolute;width:100%;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item__link{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;font-weight:700;-webkit-box-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;padding:10px 12px;}/*!sc*/ Grossman returned week 10 in a loss to the Dolphins. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner::after{display:inline-block;}/*!sc*/ GOODYEAR, Ariz. The Rangers signed veteran outfielder Robbie Grossman on Feb. 17. button,select{text-transform:none;}/*!sc*/ In 2021, however, Grossman more than doubled his previous career-high and hit 23 home runs to go along with 23 doubles and three triples with Detroit. Grossman has several posts on his Instagram that show his appreciation for fishing. One week later he homered in the teams first exhibition against the Kansas City Royals and, two days afterward, had an RBI single and two walks against the Guardians. .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team + .p-search-item--player:before{border-top:1px solid #ddd;content:'Players';left:10px;right:10px;}/*!sc*/ hr{box-sizing:content-box;height:0;overflow:visible;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item__image{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin-right:0.5rem;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:55px;}/*!sc*/ [48][49][50] After reclaiming his starting role, Grossman threw three touchdowns and one interception over the course of three and a half games. High School: Cy-Fair HS (Cypress, TX), Debut: Grossman's family has a long football history. At the end of the day, whatever I can do to help the ballclub win games this summer, thats what Im here to do.. To make room for Grossman on the 40-man roster, left-hander Brett Martin was placed on the 60-day injured list. 1 priority", "Rex Grossman set to visit Bengals; Simms not hearing from Bears", "Rex Grossman 'will be playing in the NFL this season': Drew Rosenhaus", "Grossman passes physical, signs with Texans", "Garrard, turnovers help Jaguars beat Texans 2318", Stafford lifts Lions to 3725 win over Redskins, "McNabb benched for Grossman, Redskins players furious", "Redskins vs. Jaguars - Box Score - December 26, 2010 - ESPN", "Redskins make Rex Grossman starter over John Beck", 'It's a day I'll never forget: Grossman throws for 305 yards as Redskins top Giants 28-14, The Insider: Rex Grossman agrees to one-year deal to return to Redskins, "Kirk Cousins: Washington Redskins' future backup QB", "Grossman embraces elder statesman role with Redskins", "Backup QB Rex Grossman re-signs with Redskins", Browns sign QB Rex Grossman, waive No. For his grandfather, also a former player, see. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. [82] Grossman became the team's third-string quarterback and did not play in a single game for the team in 2012. The Rangers have had discussions with free-agent outfielder Robbie Grossman about a potential contract, reports ESPNs Buster Olney ( Twitter link ). Robbie Grossman, a 32-year-old outfielder who has 10 years of MLB experience, does address the Yankees needs. .hUHmCp > article > aside{display:none;}/*!sc*/ In short, Grossman has been everything the Tigers hoped for when they signed him to a two-year, $10 million contract in January. I don't know why, that's just, like, who I am. Robbie Grossman. Robert Edward Grossman (born September 16, 1989) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). After attending high school in Texas, Grossman was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2008. He made his MLB debut with the Houston Astros in 2013. .mHQYb .p-search-item__info{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g118[id="sc-global-iSmFBW1"]{content:"sc-global-iSmFBW1,"}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header{font-size:14px;}}/*!sc*/ Grossman agreed to a contract with the Rangers on Friday evening, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. One of the flaws in Grossmans game is his lack of power. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight{background-color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ button::-moz-focus-inner,[type="button"]::-moz-focus-inner,[type="reset"]::-moz-focus-inner,[type="submit"]::-moz-focus-inner{border-style:none;padding:0;}/*!sc*/ Im trying to win a job. First two games, hit two home runs, thats pretty good. Good teammate. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos > *{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex:1 1 auto;-ms-flex:1 1 auto;flex:1 1 auto;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;-webkit-box-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;}/*!sc*/ In the third quarter, the Bears started their comeback with a Robbie Gould field goal. @media screen and (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner:hover a,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner:hover span{color:#ffffff;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner:hover .p-icon *{fill:#ffffff;}}/*!sc*/ Good teammate. 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Lage, Larry, Associated Press (Yahoo! In his first two spring training games, Grossman has reached base in four of his five plate appearances a positive early returns for someone who wasnt even in the organization when pitchers and catchers reported. 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The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses, Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. One week later he homered in the teams first exhibition against [11] He ended his sophomore season with a 5623 victory over the Maryland Terrapins in the 2002 Orange Bowl.[12]. Exceeded rookie limits during 2013 season, 2023 Contract Status: [type="number"]::-webkit-inner-spin-button,[type="number"]::-webkit-outer-spin-button{height:auto;}/*!sc*/ .blLcNM{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,1fr);grid-gap:24px;font-size:1rem;}/*!sc*/ .blUWSx .share-button{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;background:none;border:none;padding:0;cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ [30] In a season dubbed as a "roller coaster ride" by Grossman himself, the fourth-year quarterback had several productive performances, which were seemingly diluted by a handful of turnover-ridden games, especially in Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals, where Grossman fumbled twice and threw four interceptions. .drUhS rect{fill:#000000;stroke:#000000;}/*!sc*/ h5.headlinestyle__HeadlineWrapper-sc-1ccyctx-0{font-weight:normal;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team.p-search-item--es:first-of-type:before{content:'Equipos';}/*!sc*/ Joel Sherman of the New York Post has it as a one-year, $2 million pact with another $3 million available in performance bonuses. [70] Grossman beat out Dan Orlovsky during the preseason for the backup quarterback position. Oakley shades with the yellow-tinted lenses. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. The Texas Rangers agreed to terms on a one-year deal with 33-year-old switch-hitting outfielder Robbie Grossman on Friday, adding another option into the mix a{background-color:transparent;}/*!sc*/ His barrel rate of 7.6 is Grossmans victory enabled the Bears to clinch a playoff berth and the National Football Conference's second playoff seed. .jiNMQU{background:#f3f3f3;padding-top:56.25%;position:relative;width:100%;}/*!sc*/ [48] Though Grossman only played for roughly one half, he led the Bears to a 176 victory over the Oakland Raiders with a 59-yard touchdown pass to Bernard Berrian. He helped the Redskins snap a six-game skid the next week with a 2317 win over the Seattle Seahawks in which he threw 314 yards, two interceptions, and two touchdowns. .blUWSx .share-button__close{top:6px;left:5px;}/*!sc*/ template{display:none;}/*!sc*/ [53], Grossman became an unrestricted free agent after the 2007 season, but said he wished to return to the Bears. us. 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Thats what it is. He homered off of Kansas Citys Daniel Lynch a lefty on Friday, and drove in Corey Seager with a slap single to right field off of righthander Zach Plesac on Sunday. [65], Grossman became a free agent on March 1, 2009. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .mlb-header--inner{margin:auto;max-width:none;position:relative;}/*!sc*/ Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold.woff2') format('woff2'), url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold.woff') format('woff');font-weight:700;font-style:normal;}/*!sc*/ [67] UFLaccess.com reported that Grossman would be participating in drills in a United Football League "Pro Day". .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item{width:100%;-webkit-order:0;-ms-flex-order:0;order:0;background-color:#081c3b;border-bottom:1px solid #002867;}/*!sc*/ He's a solid defender. Grossman, 32, hit .253 with a .759 OPS in 2,655 plate appearances during the 2016-2021 seasons with Minnesota, Oakland and Detroit, including .279 with an .819 In 2020 Grossman was in the top 17% of MLB in both outfielder jump and outs above average according to baseball savant. [55][56] Smith had also voiced similar opinions. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight .header__nav-top__nav-item__text{color:#081c3b;}/*!sc*/ He also serves at the button,[type="button"],[type="reset"],[type="submit"]{-webkit-appearance:button;}/*!sc*/ SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Rangers' left-field competition added a new face on Friday, when the club announced it had signed veteran outfielder Robbie Grossman to a one-year deal worth $2 million. .cwEpxl{height:100%;width:100%;border:transparent;background:none;cursor:pointer;-webkit-transition:0.2s;transition:0.2s;padding:0px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb input[type='search']::-ms-clear{display:none;width:0;height:0;}/*!sc*/ .hUHmCp > article .ad-top-right-container::before,.hUHmCp > article .ad-bottom-right-container::before{font-family:"proxima-nova";content:"ADVERTISEMENT";display:block;position:absolute;top:-17px;text-align:center;width:100%;color:#888888;font-size:0.694rem;line-height:13px;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){.epHHrr{max-width:500px;}}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight:hover .header__nav-top__nav-item__text{color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .drUhS path{fill:#000000;}/*!sc*/ .drUhS{pointer-events:none;width:100%;height:100%;display:inline-block;overflow:visible;fill:#000000;stroke:#000000;}/*!sc*/ Rex Grossman is married to Alison Miska Grossman. He proposed to her in 2004, according to an article in the Chicago Tribune. Three years later, Grossman lead the Bears past the New Orleans Saints in the playoffs and to Super Bowl XLI, which they lost against the Peyton Manning-led Indianapolis Colts. @media (min-width:375px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__team--shortname{display:none;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__team--name{display:inline-block;}}/*!sc*/ .koKsQt{font-weight:600;}/*!sc*/ I know that it feels a little crowded [in left field] right now, but it's good to have a good experienced guy that can do some good things with the bat and play good left field for us.. [52] Grossman was forced to relinquish his starting position to Kyle Orton, who had previously temporarily relieved him after his 2005 preseason injury. [104] Grossman also has a sister and nephew who live in Lincolnwood, Illinois, and his parents are friends with Archie Manning.[105]. Or write about sports? 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Bears head coach Lovie Smith said that Grossman was not in the team's plans for the 2009 season. He's got some great qualities about him, he's starting with the clubhouse, hes a great teammate. Robbie Grossman made $5,000,000.00 last year. @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-semibold-italic.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-semibold-italic.woff') format('woff');font-weight:600;font-style:italic;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ [2] After the season was over, Grossman decided to forgo his final year of college eligibility and declared for the NFL Draft. His father and grandfather were football players for Indiana University. [24], Prior to the start of the 2004 NFL season, the Bears fired Jauron and hired Lovie Smith, who declared Grossman the team's starting quarterback. While at the University of Florida, head coach Steve Spurrier dubbed him "Sexy Rexy. Robbie Grossman was born in San Diego, CA. Web651-434-7887 Robbie.Grossman@CBRealty.com Your partner in making homeownership happen. His season ended when he was forced to leave the final game with a broken finger. .hspSPq:hover svg path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item__image-thumbnail--team{margin:0 auto 0 0.25rem;height:40px;width:45px;}/*!sc*/ Grossman has three different seasons in which he finished in the top five percent of the league in walk rate: 2016, 2017 and 2021. h1.Styles__HeadlineContainer-sc-19rm04l-0{font-size:2.074rem;margin-bottom:8px;}/*!sc*/ Its early, but still its good to see these young kids come up and let it go like that.. 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