It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. Or write about sports? 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. Grossman, 33, was signed to help shore up Texas left field position and compete for either a platoon or full-time role. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight{background-color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .groqnz .ad-body-container .ad-body-inner-container::before{color:#dddddd;content:"ADVERTISEMENT";display:block;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:0.694rem;line-height:13px;position:absolute;top:17px;text-align:center;width:100%;}/*!sc*/ -- 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 He has a career OPS of .765 against right-handed pitchers and .607 against lefties. Poor guy. I've seen him up from the other side and so I'm excited to have him. Grossman was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American, was voted the Associated Press Player of the Year, and came in second in the balloting for the 2001 Heisman Trophy in one of the closest Heisman votes in the history of the award. Certainly his numbers over the last couple of years, from the right side, have been very strong. [9] Grossman was also an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers fan during his childhood. On August 2, 2011, Grossman re-signed with the Redskins. (101-61, 1st place in NL East). He fits our clubhouse and we think it raises the floor of our team and potentially lengthens our lineup.. Miller struggled with a right hip injury throughout his first year with the Rangers in 2022, batting just .212 in 81 games. .mHQYb .p-search-item__container:hover{background-color:#e6f2ff75;color:#333333;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team + .p-search-item--player.p-search-item--es:before{content:'Jugadores';}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g89[id="sc-global-feDRkC1"]{content:"sc-global-feDRkC1,"}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-url-logos > *{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;}/*!sc*/ [48][49][50] After reclaiming his starting role, Grossman threw three touchdowns and one interception over the course of three and a half games. 1 priority", "Rex Grossman set to visit Bengals; Simms not hearing from Bears", "Rex Grossman 'will be playing in the NFL this season': Drew Rosenhaus", "Grossman passes physical, signs with Texans", "Garrard, turnovers help Jaguars beat Texans 2318", Stafford lifts Lions to 3725 win over Redskins, "McNabb benched for Grossman, Redskins players furious", "Redskins vs. Jaguars - Box Score - December 26, 2010 - ESPN", "Redskins make Rex Grossman starter over John Beck", 'It's a day I'll never forget: Grossman throws for 305 yards as Redskins top Giants 28-14, The Insider: Rex Grossman agrees to one-year deal to return to Redskins, "Kirk Cousins: Washington Redskins' future backup QB", "Grossman embraces elder statesman role with Redskins", "Backup QB Rex Grossman re-signs with Redskins", Browns sign QB Rex Grossman, waive No. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight .header__nav-top__nav-item__text{color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .mlb-header__login-menu__link:hover{background-color:#e2e2e2;color:#002867;border-radius:3px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side__nav-item[aria-expanded='true']{-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;}/*!sc*/ .blLcNM .content >:nth-last-child(2){border:none;margin-right:auto;padding-right:48px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos img{max-height:56px;max-width:none;}/*!sc*/ Due to inconsistent play, however, Grossman lost his starter role the following season. data-styled.g145[id="Styles__StickyHeaderContent-sc-1wye7kw-1"]{content:"jbYgiH,"}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item__image-selector{width:3px;height:100%;}/*!sc*/ WebMore Robbie Grossman Pages at Baseball Reference Oracle Robbie Grossman page at the Bullpen Wiki 2022 Braves 2022 Braves (101-61, 1st place in NL East) 40-man Roster Schedule Roster Ronald Acuna Jr. Ozzie Albies Kolby Allard Ian Anderson Nick Anderson Orlando Arcia Travis d'Arnaud Bryce Elder Seth Elledge Max Fried Vaughn Grissom code,kbd,samp{font-family:monospace,monospace;font-size:1em;}/*!sc*/ [5] In one of a series of articles about the top 100 Gators from the first century of Florida football, The Gainesville Sun recognized Grossman as the No. While at the University of Florida, head coach Steve Spurrier dubbed him "Sexy Rexy. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button.account--logged-in{height:56px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}/*!sc*/ .blLcNM .content .share-btn button{font-weight:600;}/*!sc*/ .blUWSx .share-button__link--message-icon{width:10px;margin-right:5px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span:nth-child(2){-webkit-transform:rotate(45deg);-ms-transform:rotate(45deg);transform:rotate(45deg);}/*!sc*/ \n","providerName":"Twitter","providerUrl":"https://twitter.com","type":"rich","width":550},"type":"oembed"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"He's a good player, general manager Chris Young said. [4] Grossman started his first game as a Florida Gator on October 7, 2000 against LSU. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo{padding-left:20px;-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;}/*!sc*/ .groqnz{margin-bottom:32px;}/*!sc*/ [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. .hUHmCp > article{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,minmax(0,1fr));grid-gap:24px;color:#000000;}/*!sc*/ .kKeedG:hover{border-bottom:none;color:#0048AB;}/*!sc*/ Tigers' Robbie Grossman: Exits after HBP. /*-->*/ So when the new Tigers skipper talked with him about coming to Detroit, sub{bottom:-0.25em;}/*!sc*/ .dLQAwR{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin-right:8px;min-height:48px;margin-bottom:8px;padding-right:8px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__input--icon--sm{top:0.5rem;right:0.5rem;}/*!sc*/ After struggling with injuries during his first three years, Grossman had his most successful season in 2006 when he helped lead the Bears to a Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl XLI. His senior season reached its climax when he led the Panthers to a 3514 victory over the Homestead High School Spartans in the Indiana Class 5A state championship game. .drUhS path{fill:#000000;}/*!sc*/ April 24, 2013 Despite his success running the ball, his mother asked his coach (his father) to convert him to a quarterback while he was in the sixth grade. Grossman passed on the offer in order to spend the holidays in Palm Beach with his family. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button .p-icon--login{width:35px;height:35px;}/*!sc*/ He threw nine passes for three completions, 33 yards, and one interception. [67] UFLaccess.com reported that Grossman would be participating in drills in a United Football League "Pro Day". In 129 games in 2022, Grossman hit .209 with a .621 OPS, but his splits are what make him a particularly attractive option for the Rangers. SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Veteran switch-hitting outfielder Robbie Grossman signed a one-year contract Friday with the Texas Rangers, who are unsettled WebGet the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about quarterback Rex Grossman on ESPN. @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium-it.woff2') format('woff2'), url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium-it.woff') format('woff');font-weight:500;font-style:italic;}/*!sc*/ He also appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated for Kids' February 2007 issue. He's a good baserunner. [2] After the season was over, Grossman decided to forgo his final year of college eligibility and declared for the NFL Draft. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. In his three-season college career, Grossman threw for 9,164 yards and seventy-seven touchdowns. Hes one of several players, including Bubba Thompson, Brad Miller and Ezequiel Duran, vying for time in left. ::-webkit-file-upload-button{-webkit-appearance:button;font:inherit;}/*!sc*/ [66] During the offseason, Grossman worked out with the Cincinnati Bengals in March, but was not offered a contract. data-styled.g142[id="Share-sc-1t9fdg-0"]{content:"koKsQt,"}/*!sc*/ Bears head coach Lovie Smith said that Grossman was not in the team's plans for the 2009 season. [11] He ended his sophomore season with a 5623 victory over the Maryland Terrapins in the 2002 Orange Bowl.[12]. .cwEpxl{height:100%;width:100%;border:transparent;background:none;cursor:pointer;-webkit-transition:0.2s;transition:0.2s;padding:0px;}/*!sc*/ [44] Grossman struggled in his first three outings of the season, and committed ten turnovers with a 45.2 passer rating. .groqnz.markdown,.groqnz.photo figcaption,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed{padding:0 16px;}/*!sc*/ Grossman has three different seasons in which he finished in the top five percent of the league in walk rate: 2016, 2017 and 2021. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner::after{display:none;content:'';width:0;height:0;position:absolute;left:auto;right:-1px;top:33%;z-index:calc(99992 + 1);border-color:transparent #ffffff transparent transparent;border-style:solid;border-width:8px;}/*!sc*/ I always wanted to shoot a three-pointer in basketball, hit a home run in baseball. WebGet the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about left fielder Robbie Grossman on ESPN. He joined The Dallas Morning News after covering UConn basketball, football and high school sports for The Hartford Courant. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .mlb-header__login-menu__link:hover{background-color:#057AFF;color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){article > header{padding:0;}}/*!sc*/ [55][56] Smith had also voiced similar opinions. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .icon{display:inline-block;-webkit-align-self:center;-ms-flex-item-align:center;align-self:center;line-height:20px;}/*!sc*/ "[93] During Week 12 of the 2006 season, Grossman threw a game-ending interception while attempting a deep pass to Rashied Davis. @media (min-width:768px){.cHcHkC{font-size:1.44rem;max-height:32px;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap;display:block;-webkit-line-clamp:none;-webkit-box-orient:inline-axis;}.cHcHkC::before,.cHcHkC::after{display:none;}}/*!sc*/ His father and grandfather were football players for Indiana University. .blUWSx .share-list{position:absolute;list-style:none;margin:0;margin-left:2px;padding:0;margin-top:3px;margin-right:10px;}/*!sc*/ [58] Under terms of the deal, Grossman had a $3 million base salary. He fits our clubhouse and we think it raises the floor of our team and potentially lengthens our lineup.\n\nGrossman is a switch-hitting corner outfielder who split the 2022 season between the Tigers and Braves.\n\nIn 2021, Grossman set career highs in games played (156), runs scored (88), hits (133), home runs (23), RBIs (67), walks (98) and stolen bases (20) with Detroit.\n\nIn 129 games in 2022, Grossman hit .209 with a .621 OPS, but his splits are what make him a particularly attractive option for the Rangers. @media (max-width:350px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item__link .icon__nav-item{display:none;}}/*!sc*/ 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+. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item:focus,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item:hover{border-radius:3px;background-color:#dddddd;color:#002867;}/*!sc*/ .fYCiRB{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;-webkit-box-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;height:40px;width:40px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__input{-webkit-appearance:none;position:relative;height:40px;font-family:'mlb-primary','Helvetica Neue','Helvetica','Arial', sans-serif;box-shadow:inset 0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.075);color:#000;font-size:16px;width:100%;min-width:250px;background-color:#ffffff;border:0px;border-radius:6px;padding:0.25rem 1rem;line-height:1.42857143;margin-bottom:2px;}/*!sc*/ main{display:block;}/*!sc*/ [70] Grossman beat out Dan Orlovsky during the preseason for the backup quarterback position. [30] In a season dubbed as a "roller coaster ride" by Grossman himself, the fourth-year quarterback had several productive performances, which were seemingly diluted by a handful of turnover-ridden games, especially in Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals, where Grossman fumbled twice and threw four interceptions. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. [2] He received statewide honors when he was named Indiana's Mr. Football later that year. It was reported that Grossman absorbed a $680,000 loss on his September 2008 purchase of a 36th floor condo in the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago when it sold in January 2010, losing 25% of his initial investment. [102], Grossman's family has a long football history. .cwEpxl:hover{background-color:transparent;}/*!sc*/ Bochy mentioned the potential for a platoon in left field, even considering the personnel prior to Grossmans signing. 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