Ross Grimsley, baseball player, 1971-1982

Ross Grimsley

Born: 1/7/1950 in Topeka, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-05-16 | Final Game: 1982-09-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Ross Albert Grimsley

Biography

Ross Grimsley was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned over a decade from 1971 to 1982. Born in 1950, Grimsley established himself as a reliable arm in a competitive era of Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a record of 124 wins and 99 losses, an earned run average of 3.81, and a total of 750 strikeouts. Grimsley's contributions to his teams were recognized during his playing days, earning him one All-Star selection, a testament to his performance on the mound. Grimsley's playing style was characterized by his ability to mix pitches effectively, which helped him navigate the challenges of the game during a time when offensive production was on the rise. Over the course of his career, he also recorded three saves, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher. Though he may not have achieved legendary status, Grimsley's consistent performance and competitive spirit left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, and he remains a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
124 99 345 295 79 15 3 2039.3 2105 863 202 559 750 3.81 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
346 353 21 45 4 0 0 15 0 6 116 0.127 0.144 0.139 0.283 -3408.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 6 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 3 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1974 ALCS BAL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1973 NLCS CIN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1972 WS CIN 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
1972 NLCS CIN 1 4 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 0.500

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
3 2 9 3 0 25.0 17 9 7 12 3.24

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1974 ALCS BAL 0 0 2 0 0 5.3 1 1 2 2 1.69
1973 NLCS CIN 0 1 2 1 0 3.7 7 5 2 3 12.27
1972 NLCS CIN 1 0 1 1 0 9.0 2 1 0 5 1.00
1972 WS CIN 2 1 4 1 0 7.0 7 2 3 2 2.57

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 345 295 60 357 13 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 345

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1978 Pitcher of the Month April

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Jackson State Community College Jackson TN 1969

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1978 Cy Young Award NL 7th 7.0 120 0