Bobby Grich

Robert Anthony "Bobby" Grich (born January 15, 1949, Muskegon, Michigan) is an American former Major League Baseball second baseman who played for the Baltimore Orioles (1970-1976) and California Angels (1977-1986). He currently works in the Angels' front office. Grich had a very successful player career with Baltimore and the Angels for over 15 seasons. What primarily set him apart from the other second basemen of his generation was his combinat... more

Robert Anthony "Bobby" Grich (born January 15, 1949, Muskegon, Michigan) is an American former Major League Baseball second baseman who played for the Baltimore Orioles (1970-1976) and California Angels (1977-1986). He currently works in the Angels' front office. Grich had a very successful player career with Baltimore and the Angels for over 15 seasons. What primarily set him apart from the other second basemen of his generation was his combination of fielding and hitting. He won four consecutive Gold Glove Awards and made the American League All-Star squad six times. In 1973, the Orioles traded Davey Johnson to the Braves in order to make room for Grich at second base. He was an excellent fielder, with good range, soft hands, and a good arm, and he was steady turning the double play. In 1973, he set an all-time major league fielding record with a .995 fielding percentage, and 12 seasons later in 1985, he broke the record again (.997). With the bat, Grich belted 19 home runs with 82... less