Robbie Grossman
Born: 9/16/1989 in San Diego, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-04-24
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 209 lbs
Full name: Robert Edward Grossman
Biography
Robbie Grossman is an active professional baseball player born in 1989, known for his versatility and consistent performance as a position player. Since making his Major League Baseball debut on April 24, 2013, Grossman has established himself as a reliable contributor across multiple teams, showcasing a keen ability to get on base and provide depth in the outfield. Throughout his career, he has played in 1,213 games, accumulating 943 hits, 93 home runs, and 431 RBIs, which reflects his capacity to impact games both offensively and defensively.
Grossman’s playing style is characterized by his disciplined approach at the plate, evidenced by his batting average of .242 and his ability to steal bases, with a total of 67 stolen bases to date. His contributions are particularly significant in the context of the modern game, where players are increasingly valued for their ability to adapt to various roles and contribute to team dynamics. As he continues his career, Grossman remains a vital player, influencing the game with his experience and adaptability, while embodying the evolving nature of baseball in the 21st century.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1213 | 3891 | 524 | 943 | 204 | 15 | 93 | 431 | 67 | 590 | 1014 | 0.242 | 0.345 | 0.374 | 0.719 | 947.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 63 | 257 | 29 | 69 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 6 | 23 | 70 | 0.268 | -31.2 |
| 2014 | HOU | AL | 103 | 360 | 42 | 84 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 37 | 9 | 55 | 105 | 0.233 | -95.7 |
| 2015 | HOU | AL | 24 | 49 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 0.143 | -285.6 |
| 2016 | MIN | AL | 99 | 332 | 49 | 93 | 19 | 1 | 11 | 37 | 2 | 55 | 96 | 0.280 | 986.6 |
| 2017 | MIN | AL | 119 | 382 | 62 | 94 | 22 | 1 | 9 | 45 | 3 | 67 | 79 | 0.246 | 131.9 |
| 2018 | MIN | AL | 129 | 396 | 50 | 108 | 27 | 1 | 5 | 48 | 0 | 60 | 83 | 0.273 | 443.2 |
| 2019 | OAK | AL | 138 | 420 | 57 | 101 | 21 | 3 | 6 | 38 | 9 | 59 | 86 | 0.240 | -726.1 |
| 2020 | OAK | AL | 51 | 166 | 23 | 40 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 8 | 21 | 38 | 0.241 | 356.1 |
| 2021 | DET | AL | 156 | 557 | 88 | 133 | 23 | 3 | 23 | 67 | 20 | 98 | 155 | 0.239 | 998.2 |
| 2022 | ATL | NL | 46 | 138 | 16 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 3 | 18 | 39 | 0.217 | -86.9 |
| 2022 | DET | AL | 83 | 273 | 24 | 56 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 3 | 38 | 90 | 0.205 | -86.9 |
| 2023 | TEX | AL | 115 | 353 | 56 | 84 | 23 | 1 | 10 | 49 | 1 | 57 | 98 | 0.238 | 59.6 |
| 2024 | CHW | AL | 25 | 71 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 20 | 0.211 | -148.9 |
| 2024 | KCR | AL | 16 | 32 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0.125 | -148.9 |
| 2024 | TEX | AL | 46 | 105 | 13 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 25 | 0.238 | -148.9 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 47 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 0.149 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ALCS | TEX | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2023 | ALDS1 | TEX | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.200 |
| 2023 | ALWC1 | TEX | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.111 |
| 2023 | WS | TEX | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2022 | NLDS1 | ATL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2020 | ALDS2 | OAK | 4 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.300 |
| 2020 | ALWC4 | OAK | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2019 | ALWC | OAK | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
| 2017 | ALWC | MIN | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 955 | 859 | 1626 | 23 | 28 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | HOU | OF | 62 | 62 | 122 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | HOU | OF | 102 | 98 | 177 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | HOU | OF | 19 | 14 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | MIN | OF | 75 | 72 | 122 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| 2017 | MIN | OF | 53 | 45 | 83 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | MIN | OF | 84 | 71 | 138 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | OAK | OF | 129 | 103 | 226 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | OAK | OF | 47 | 45 | 86 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | DET | OF | 146 | 145 | 268 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | ATL | OF | 45 | 40 | 75 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | DET | OF | 79 | 74 | 167 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | TEX | OF | 76 | 63 | 89 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | CHA | OF | 19 | 18 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | KCA | OF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | TEX | OF | 17 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 632 |
| Center Field | 39 |
| Right Field | 325 |
| Designated Hitter | 210 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | HOU | AL | $515,000 |
| 2014 | HOU | AL | $504,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,019,500 | ||