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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+. Speaking of early offensive standouts, third baseman Justin Foscue hit a solo home run to left field in each of the Rangers first two exhibitions against Kansas City on Friday and Saturday, and has three hits total in four plate appearances off the bench. He led a last-minute touchdown drive the next week to tie Dallas but lost in overtime. Certainly his numbers over the last couple of years, from the right side, have been very strong. Pati Rock is well known a the wife of Mick Rock aka Michael David Rock who was a British photographer has died at the age of 72 on November 18, 2021. .dLQAwR .contributor__text--twitter{font-size:0.8rem;font-weight:600;}/*!sc*/ Bochy mentioned the potential for a platoon in left field, even considering the personnel prior to Grossmans signing. 10 all-time Gator in 2006. Brice Paterik, Texas Tech blogger. .ezZJVn:hover{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ .hspSPq:hover svg path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Poor guy. Were excited to get him, he's got some experience, manager Bruce Bochy said. html{line-height:1.15;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb body.side-nav-open{position:fixed;overflow:hidden;overscroll-behavior:none;touch-action:none;}/*!sc*/ "[69], On June 12, Grossman came to terms with the Houston Texans and signed a one-year contract, worth $620,000. 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. data-styled.g122[id="Styles__HeadlineContainer-sc-19rm04l-0"]{content:"dMKvOx,"}/*!sc*/ .kKeedG{color:#057AFF;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:none;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g3[id="iconstyle__IconWrapper-sc-12jucjo-0"]{content:"fuMUTu,drUhS,"}/*!sc*/ Brad Miller would be the perfect platoon partner with Grossman, with opposite splits. .blLcNM .content .share-btn{-webkit-align-self:flex-end;-ms-flex-item-align:end;align-self:flex-end;margin-left:auto;min-width:32px;position:relative;top:-16px;}/*!sc*/ Do you have a sports website? data-styled.g166[id="Styles__VideoPlayerContainer-t94iyc-0"]{content:"XOHMa,"}/*!sc*/ [5], After redshirting his freshman year in 1999, Grossman competed for playing time with returning starter Jesse Palmer and the top high school recruit in the country Brock Berlin, in 2000. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. [39] The following week, he led the Bears to a 3914 victory over the New Orleans Saints, which allowed the Bears to claim the NFC Championship and advance to Super Bowl XLI. His grandfather, Rex Sr., also played for the Baltimore Colts (19481950) and Detroit Lions (1950), playing in 37 games during his career. Grossman, a 10-year veteran who's played for five teams, has a .245 career batting average with 80 home runs and 336 RBI. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span:nth-child(1){top:0px;}/*!sc*/ Grossman was removed from Thursday's game against Boston He said Sunday that his familiarity with the team (Ive played with half this roster at some point in time) both made the decision to sign an easy choice and has helped ease his acclimation. [79] Grossman started the 2011 season with a win against the New York Giants, completing 21 of 34 attempts while throwing for 305 yards and two touchdowns. .ggWmAj{background:#ffffff;box-shadow:0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.2);max-height:64px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 16px;position:fixed;top:0;width:100%;z-index:2;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__input--icon.close-icon:hover{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo a{-webkit-flex:1 0 auto;-ms-flex:1 0 auto;flex:1 0 auto;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){.hUHmCp > article{margin:auto;max-width:967px;}.hUHmCp > article > section{grid-column:1 / span 8;}.hUHmCp > article > aside{display:block;grid-column:9 / 13;}}/*!sc*/ The Cowboys still managed to win the game, 3330. Grossman also uses his speed to his benefit in the field, still ranking in the top 35% of MLB in sprint speed in every season since Statcast started recording data in 2015. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button{background:none;border:none;padding:0 16px 0 0;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}/*!sc*/ @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*/ .hUHmCp > article{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,minmax(0,1fr));grid-gap:24px;color:#000000;}/*!sc*/ Robbie Grossman stood in the Tigers dugout Wednesday afternoon, looking like the epitome of a ballplayer. @media (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__subnav{opacity:0;display:none;left:-9999px;position:absolute;margin:0px;-webkit-transition:opacity 100ms ease 100ms;transition:opacity 100ms ease 100ms;pointer-events:initial;border-top:solid 4px #002867;border-radius:0 0 6px 6px;box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__subnav__content{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-wrap:nowrap;-ms-flex-wrap:nowrap;flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-box-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__subnav__item,.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__subnav__group-title{padding:11px 8px;white-space:nowrap;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__subnav__item:not(.header__subnav--teams__team),.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__subnav__group-title{display:block;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__subnav__group{-webkit-flex:1 1 auto;-ms-flex:1 1 auto;flex:1 1 auto;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__subnav__group-title{background-color:#ffffff;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__nav-top__nav-item{position:relative;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__nav-top__nav-item:hover .header__nav-top__nav-item__text,.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__nav-top__nav-item[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-top__nav-item__text{opacity:1;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__nav-top__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true']{border-bottom:none;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__nav-top__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true']::after{opacity:1;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__nav-top__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__subnav{display:block;opacity:1;top:52px;left:0px;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__nav-top__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__subnav--pin-to-right{right:0;left:auto;}}/*!sc*/ This was better than quarterback ratings of Favre, Peyton Manning, and Terry Bradshaw during their first full seasons;[112] many other quarterbacks have performed similarly or better in their first years, including Grossman's former backup Brian Griese. He led the Gators to the SEC championship and was named Most Valuable Player of the SEC Championship Game. Grossman also has a sister and nephew who live in Lincolnwood, Illinois, and his parent It justifies some of the work Ive done this offseason, Grossman said. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight{background-color:#333333;}/*!sc*/ [26], Grossman missed most of the 2005 season after breaking his ankle in a preseason game. .ebrWqN:-moz-loading{color:#f3f3f3;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav ::-webkit-scrollbar-track,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:transparent;}/*!sc*/ window.adobeAnalytics = {"reportingSuiteId":"mlbglobal08,mlbcom08","linkInternalFilters":"mlb"} textarea{overflow:auto;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__subnav{display:none;pointer-events:none;}/*!sc*/ First two games, hit two home runs, thats pretty good. 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. Outside of football, he enjoys playing basketball and watching movies. Surprise, Ariz. The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has agreed to terms with outfielder Robbie Grossman on a one-year Major League contract covering the 2023 season. Data Provided By Grossman, a career .245 switch hitter, hit .320 against lefthanded pitchers and .163 against righties with Detroit and Atlanta last season. 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In his three-season college career, Grossman threw for 9,164 yards and seventy-seven touchdowns. [type="checkbox"],[type="radio"]{box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item__image-selector{width:3px;height:100%;}/*!sc*/ Signed thru 2023, 1 yr/$2M (23), Service Time (01/2023): 8.060 .mHQYb .p-search__list--sm{font-size:12px;min-width:150px;}/*!sc*/ .hspSPq svg{padding-top:1px;vertical-align:top;fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo{-webkit-flex:0 1 auto;-ms-flex:0 1 auto;flex:0 1 auto;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;text-align:left;height:56px;padding:0 16px 0 0;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button.account--logged-in{height:56px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}/*!sc*/