Curtis Granderson, baseball player, 344 home runs, 2004-2019

Curtis Granderson

Born: 3/16/1981 in Blue Island, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-09-13 | Final Game: 2019-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

Curtis Granderson was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 2004 to 2019. Born in 1981, Granderson made his mark in the league with an impressive combination of power and speed. Over the course of 2,057 games, he recorded 1,800 hits, 344 home runs, and 937 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .249. Additionally, he showcased his baserunning ability with 153 stolen bases, highlighting his versatility and athleticism on the field. An accomplished player, Granderson was selected as an All-Star three times during his career, earning recognition for his contributions to the game. He played in an era characterized by significant offensive output, where his ability to hit for power made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Granderson's positive influence extended beyond the diamond, as he was known for his philanthropic efforts and commitment to community service, further solidifying his legacy in the sport. After retiring in 2019, he left behind a lasting impact, both as an athlete and as a role model for future generations in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2057 7236 1217 1800 346 95 344 937 153 924 1916 0.249 0.337 0.465 0.803 13404.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
2004 DET AL 9 25 2 6 1 1 0 0 0 3 8 0.240 0.0
2005 DET AL 47 162 18 44 6 3 8 20 1 10 43 0.272 176.1
2006 DET AL 159 596 90 155 31 9 19 68 8 66 174 0.260 18.0
2007 DET AL 158 612 122 185 38 23 23 74 26 52 141 0.302 2416.5
2008 DET AL 141 553 112 155 26 13 22 66 12 71 111 0.280 1684.8
2009 DET AL 160 631 91 157 23 8 30 71 20 72 141 0.249 476.4
2010 NYY AL 136 466 76 115 17 7 24 67 12 53 116 0.247 745.3
2011 NYY AL 156 583 136 153 26 10 41 119 25 85 169 0.262 3290.3
2012 NYY AL 160 596 102 138 18 4 43 106 10 75 195 0.232 1400.9
2013 NYY AL 61 214 31 49 13 2 7 15 8 27 69 0.229 54.5
2014 NYN NL 155 564 73 128 27 2 20 66 8 79 141 0.227 383.0
2015 NYN NL 157 580 98 150 33 2 26 70 11 91 151 0.259 1909.8
2016 NYN NL 150 545 88 129 24 5 30 59 4 74 130 0.237 974.1
2017 LAD NL 36 112 16 18 2 0 7 12 2 18 33 0.161 -230.0
2017 NYN NL 111 337 58 77 22 3 19 52 4 53 90 0.228 -230.0
2018 MIL NL 19 41 12 9 1 1 2 3 0 12 10 0.220 165.7
2018 TOR AL 104 302 48 74 21 1 11 35 2 42 96 0.245 165.7
2019 MIA NL 138 317 44 58 17 1 12 34 0 41 98 0.183 -1055.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
64 210 27 47 9 3 9 30 29 56 0.224

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2018 NLCS MIL 5 5 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 0.200
2018 NLDS1 MIL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2017 NLDS1 LAN 3 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.125
2017 NLCS LAN 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000
2016 NLWC NYN 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2015 WS NYN 5 20 6 5 0 0 3 5 4 2 0.250
2015 NLDS2 NYN 5 18 1 7 2 0 0 5 3 1 0.389
2015 NLCS NYN 4 15 3 3 0 0 0 2 2 4 0.200
2012 ALCS NYA 4 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 0.000
2012 ALDS1 NYA 5 19 1 3 0 0 1 1 1 9 0.158
2011 ALDS1 NYA 5 20 4 5 1 1 1 3 4 7 0.250
2010 ALCS NYA 6 17 1 5 1 0 1 3 7 4 0.294
2010 ALDS2 NYA 3 11 2 5 1 1 0 3 1 1 0.455
2006 ALCS DET 4 15 4 5 2 0 1 2 4 2 0.333
2006 ALDS1 DET 4 17 3 5 0 1 2 5 0 1 0.294
2006 WS DET 5 21 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 7 0.095

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1897 1766 4183 80 31 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 DET OF 8 7 16 1 0 0
2005 DET OF 45 42 129 2 0 0
2006 DET OF 157 143 385 3 1 0
2007 DET OF 157 140 428 10 5 4
2008 DET OF 140 131 366 5 4 1
2009 DET OF 160 155 400 4 3 2
2010 NYA OF 134 123 316 5 2 2
2011 NYA OF 155 150 354 11 3 1
2012 NYA OF 157 152 346 3 0 0
2013 NYA OF 46 41 107 1 0 0
2014 NYN OF 151 149 305 8 2 1
2015 NYN OF 150 143 287 9 5 1
2016 NYN OF 140 138 273 8 0 1
2017 LAN OF 33 31 43 0 0 0
2017 NYN OF 89 84 166 3 2 0
2018 MIL OF 15 10 14 0 0 0
2018 TOR OF 71 60 109 4 4 1
2019 MIA OF 89 67 139 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 214
Center Field 1254
Right Field 504
Designated Hitter 44

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2019 MLB Players Choice Man of the Year
2018 MLB Players Choice Man of the Year
2016 MLB Players Choice Man of the Year
2016 Roberto Clemente Award
2015 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
2011 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player
2011 Player of the Month August
2011 Silver Slugger OF
2009 MLB Players Choice Man of the Year
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-07-14
2007 This Year in Baseball Play of the Year MLB.com GIBBY

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 NYN NL $16,000,000
2015 NYN NL $16,000,000
2014 NYN NL $13,000,000
2013 NYA AL $15,000,000
2012 NYA AL $10,000,000
2011 NYA AL $8,250,000
2010 NYA AL $5,500,000
2009 DET AL $3,500,000
2008 DET AL $1,000,000
2007 DET AL $410,000
2006 DET AL $335,000
Total Career Earnings $88,995,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago IL 2000, 2001, 2002

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2015 Most Valuable Player NL 18th 4.0 420 0
2011 Most Valuable Player AL 4th 215.0 392 3
2007 Most Valuable Player AL 10th 51.0 392 0