.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ Under the motivation and guidance of his father, he began playing football at an early age in grade school. Community is more important now than ever. [97] He completed his first full season with a 73.9 quarterback rating. The Rangers have signed outfielder Robbie Grossman, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. @media (min-width:1024px){article > header{padding:0;}}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__form svg{width:16px !important;height:16px !important;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__subnav{display:none;pointer-events:none;}/*!sc*/ "[93] During Week 12 of the 2006 season, Grossman threw a game-ending interception while attempting a deep pass to Rashied Davis. article > section{font-size:1.2rem;font-family:Georgia,serif;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g140[id="sharestyle__Label-sc-9nfkvu-0"]{content:"ezZJVn,"}/*!sc*/ Grossman, 32, hit .253 with a .759 OPS in 2,655 plate appearances during the 2016-2021 seasons with Minnesota, Oakland and Detroit, including .279 with an .819 The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses, Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. He has a career OPS of .765 against right-handed pitchers and .607 against lefties. He led the Gators to the SEC championship and was named Most Valuable Player of the SEC Championship Game. .blLcNM .content .share-btn button{font-weight:600;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true']{background-color:#057AFF;}/*!sc*/ Grossman has several posts on his Instagram that show his appreciation for fishing. The Rangers have had discussions with free-agent outfielder Robbie Grossman about a potential contract, reports ESPNs Buster Olney ( Twitter link ). He led a last-minute touchdown drive the next week to tie Dallas but lost in overtime. 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Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Weve agreed to terms with OF Robbie Grossman on a one-year deal for the 2023 season. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo--mlb{-webkit-box-flex:99;-webkit-flex-grow:99;-ms-flex-positive:99;flex-grow:99;padding-right:0;padding-left:28px;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g147[id="Styles__MarkdownContainer-dxqlie-0"]{content:"eJdqRG,"}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button .header__nav-top__nav-item__text{display:none;}/*!sc*/ .hspSPq:hover svg path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ [83], The Cleveland Browns signed Grossman on August 12, 2014[85] and cut him on August 31. [57] Grossman signed a new one-year contract with the Bears on February 23, 2008. [9] He finished second to University of Nebraska quarterback Eric Crouch in one of the closest votes in Heisman Trophy history, losing by only 62 votes. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__group-title{display:block;padding:10px;width:100%;-webkit-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid;word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header a:focus,.mHQYb header.mlb-header button:focus,.mHQYb header.mlb-header [class*='__nav']:focus{outline:1px dotted #fff;}/*!sc*/ ::-webkit-file-upload-button{-webkit-appearance:button;font:inherit;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g165[id="Styles__AspectRatioContent-sc-1t1lmmv-1"]{content:"fvEQJr,"}/*!sc*/ Early spring success has Texas filling fans with hope, Marriott fires back at Michael Irvins request for expedited evidence in $100M lawsuit, Kyrie Irving says pressure to thrive with Luka Doncic, Mavericks has changed his style, Stephen Jones wants Tyron Smith back with Cowboys, continuing good problem to have at OT, LISTEN: Martn Prez dealing, a Cowboys trade proposal, Jason Kidd schools Luka Doncic, With freshmen leading the way, DFW has a chance for titles in UILs top 3 classifications, Dallas-area storylines to know for 2023 UIL boys hoops regional tournaments, Boys basketball playoffs: Hebron knocks out states 10th-ranked team; Red Oak gets revenge, Defense first: See photos from Red Oak's Class 5A Region II quarterfinal win over Forney, 2023 UIL boys basketball playoff pairings: See schedule, results for Dallas-area teams, Mall owner backs out of plans for paid parking at D-FW shopping center, About half-million North Texans lose extra food benefits, Frisco trustee goes to conservative radio to defend transgender harassment accusation, Delayed Dallas affordable housing project seeks workaround on deed restrictions, Texas lawmakers zero-in on safety during first public education committee hearing, Mexicos democracy is in danger, and we could all pay the price, NFL owners ask Jerry Jones to broker deal with Dan Snyder on Commanders sale, report says, Shermans semiconductor hub attracts massive land buy for home development, Another witness confirms trans teens complaint about Frisco ISD trustee. .mHQYb .mlb-header__login-menu__link{display:block;padding:10px;color:#081c3b;background-color:#f7f7f7;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}/*!sc*/ Robbie Grossman has played for 5 teams; the Houston Astros, Minnesota Twins, Oakland Athletics, Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves. His 20-degree average launch angle is the most extreme of his career. @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*/ [42], Before the 2007 season, Grossman vowed that he would improve his performance by simply "protecting the ball". He said Sunday that his familiarity with the team (Ive played with half this roster at some point in time) both made the decision to sign an easy choice and has helped ease his acclimation. [62] Grossman completed nine of nineteen passes for 58 yards, including a touchdown and interception. Find out more. He spent the remainder of his career mostly as a backup, holding his last starting position with the Washington Redskins in 2011. [94] However, during a Divisional Round game in the 2006 playoffs, he threw a 68-yard touchdown pass to Berrian on the opening play of the Bears second drive. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__subnav--transparent{background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.7);width:calc(100vw - 145px);}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g167[id="Styles__StoryPartContainer-sc-1mfrmm0-0"]{content:"groqnz,"}/*!sc*/ [6] Grossman solidified his position as Florida's starting quarterback during the next two games by throwing for over 500 yards, eight touchdowns and no interceptions in lopsided wins over LSU and Auburn. textarea{overflow:auto;}/*!sc*/ [11] He ended his sophomore season with a 5623 victory over the Maryland Terrapins in the 2002 Orange Bowl.[12]. @media (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-club],.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-microsite]{background-image:linear-gradient(#002867 50%,#081c3b 50%);}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top__nav-items{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header{width:100%;font-family:'proxima-nova','mlb-primary','Helvetica Neue', 'Helvetica','Arial',sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:15px;color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .epHHrr{text-align:center;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto;}/*!sc*/ @media screen and (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner:hover a,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner:hover span{color:#ffffff;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner:hover .p-icon *{fill:#ffffff;}}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header [class$='__nav-item__text'],.mHQYb header.mlb-header [class$='__nav-item__link'],.mHQYb header.mlb-header [class$='__button-text']{text-transform:uppercase;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .hUHmCp > article > aside{display:none;}/*!sc*/ Grossmans victory enabled the Bears to clinch a playoff berth and the National Football Conference's second playoff seed. [74] On December 17, Redskins coach Mike Shanahan benched Donovan McNabb in favor of Grossman, who had not been a starter since 2008. 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. Hes a good hitter, just keep it simple. Grossman's family has a long football history. 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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. b,strong{font-weight:bolder;}/*!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. @media (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-club] .header__nav-top{background-image:linear-gradient( #002D72 50%, #041E42 50% );}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--parent::after{border-color:transparent transparent #057AFF;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--current{border-color:#057AFF;}}/*!sc*/ The Texas Rangers agreed to terms on a one-year deal with 33-year-old switch-hitting outfielder Robbie Grossman on Friday, adding another option into the mix at left field. .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;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb input[type='search']::-ms-clear{display:none;width:0;height:0;}/*!sc*/ [62] He also scored the game's winning touchdown on a quarterback sneak. 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The discipline is there, too.. data-styled.g142[id="Share-sc-1t9fdg-0"]{content:"koKsQt,"}/*!sc*/ Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. [type="number"]::-webkit-inner-spin-button,[type="number"]::-webkit-outer-spin-button{height:auto;}/*!sc*/ [2] He threw for 3,080 yards and forty-four touchdowns as a senior in 1998, including a game where he threw six touchdowns. Were excited to get him, he's got some experience, manager Bruce Bochy said. data-styled.g115[id="sc-global-cDsONp1"]{content:"sc-global-cDsONp1,"}/*!sc*/ .ezZJVn{background:transparent;border:0;color:#000000;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:1rem;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;right:35px;top:60%;-webkit-transform:translateY(-50%);-ms-transform:translateY(-50%);transform:translateY(-50%);white-space:nowrap;}/*!sc*/ Rex Grossman is married to Alison Miska Grossman. He proposed to her in 2004, according to an article in the Chicago Tribune. Three years later, Grossman lead the Bears past the New Orleans Saints in the playoffs and to Super Bowl XLI, which they lost against the Peyton Manning-led Indianapolis Colts. .hspSPq svg{padding-top:1px;vertical-align:top;fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Grossman also uses his speed to his benefit in the field, still ranking in the top 35% of MLB in sprint speed in every season since Statcast started recording data in 2015. Outside of football, he enjoys playing basketball and watching movies. April 24, 2013 .mHQYb .p-search__input--icon{position:absolute;top:0.75rem;right:1rem;}/*!sc*/ .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 .ad-body-container{border-color:#dddddd;border-style:solid;border-width:1px 0 1px 0;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 2%;min-height:343px;width:96%;}/*!sc*/ Miller struggled with a right hip injury throughout his first year with the Rangers in 2022, batting just .212 in 81 games. Grossman resides in Bloomington, Indiana during the offseason with his wife, Alison Miska, to whom he has been married since July 9, 2005. @media (max-width:1023px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side__nav-items{font-size:14px;}}/*!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. Pati Rock is well known a the wife of Mick Rock aka Michael David Rock who was a British photographer has died at the age of 72 on November 18, 2021. [48] Though Grossman only played for roughly one half, he led the Bears to a 176 victory over the Oakland Raiders with a 59-yard touchdown pass to Bernard Berrian. .hUHmCp > article .ad-top-right-container::before,.hUHmCp > article .ad-bottom-right-container::before{font-family:"proxima-nova";content:"ADVERTISEMENT";display:block;position:absolute;top:-17px;text-align:center;width:100%;color:#888888;font-size:0.694rem;line-height:13px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__list:focus{outline:0;}/*!sc*/ [102], Grossman's family has a long football history. .blUWSx{height:30px;position:relative;width:30px;}/*!sc*/ .fuMUTu path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__content{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__group:not(:first-child){margin-left:16px;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__group.cols{-webkit-column-count:2;column-count:2;-webkit-column-gap:8px;column-gap:8px;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__group-title{width:100%;}}/*!sc*/ I know that it feels a little crowded [in left field] right now, but it's good to have a good experienced guy that can do some good things with the bat and play good left field for us.. .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team:first-of-type:before{content:'Teams';}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__team{width:100%;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}/*!sc*/ body.side-nav-open{max-height:100vh;overflow:hidden;overscroll-behavior:none;touch-action:none;position:fixed;top:0;width:100vw;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g100[id="styles__SearchWidgetContainer-sc-1vorjk3-0"]{content:"fYCiRB,"}/*!sc*/ [32][33] Grossman's work ethic drew criticism when he admitted that he was not adequately prepared to play and later claimed the game to be "meaningless. .jiNMQU{background:#f3f3f3;padding-top:56.25%;position:relative;width:100%;}/*!sc*/ GatorZone.com, Football History, 2002 Roster. .mHQYb .p-search-item__image-thumbnail{margin-top:auto;height:45px;}/*!sc*/ WebRobbie Grossman Position: Outfielder Bats: Both Throws: Left 6-0 , 209lb (183cm, 94kg) Team: Texas Rangers (majors) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 19 36 8 8 15 Become [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. His grandfather, Rex Sr., also played for the Baltimore Colts (19481950) and Detroit Lions (1950), playing in 37 games during his career. [36], Nevertheless, Smith, who supported Grossman throughout the season, declared that Grossman would remain the Bears' starting quarterback throughout the playoffs,[37] causing much skepticism within the Chicago area. [115] Grossman has the NFL record for worst passer rating in a victory with at least 15 passing attempts, recording a 1.3 rating in a 2313 Chicago Bears win over the Minnesota Vikings on December 3, 2006. .blUWSx .share-icon__button{background:none;border:none;padding:0;}/*!sc*/ 2 Florida defeated the No. .mHQYb .p-search__input--icon.close-icon:hover{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .mlb-header__login-menu{background:#ffffff;border-top:solid 4px #002867;box-shadow:0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.2);box-shadow:6px 6px 15px -3px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);left:-99em;opacity:0;padding:10px;position:absolute;right:0;-webkit-transition:opacity 1ms ease 1ms;transition:opacity 1ms ease 1ms;width:160px;z-index:99992;}/*!sc*/ [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. .mHQYb .p-search__list--sm{font-size:12px;min-width:150px;}/*!sc*/ In 2021, however, Grossman more than doubled his previous career-high and hit 23 home runs to go along with 23 doubles and three triples with Detroit. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo a{-webkit-flex:1 0 auto;-ms-flex:1 0 auto;flex:1 0 auto;}/*!sc*/ Robbie Grossman stood in the Tigers dugout Wednesday afternoon, looking like the epitome of a ballplayer. Robbie Grossman had a .209 average last season and a .245 average over his career. Get the latest news. .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*/ "[34] After noticing that his words had been misinterpreted, he clarified his statement days later. .ggWmAj .sticky-header__share button{font-weight:600;}/*!sc*/ Grossman, a career .245 switch hitter, hit .320 against lefthanded pitchers and .163 against righties with Detroit and Atlanta last season. He will be on an NFL roster by the start of training camps. legend{box-sizing:border-box;color:inherit;display:table;max-width:100%;padding:0;white-space:normal;}/*!sc*/ So thats kind of how I was born. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .icon *{fill:currentColor;}/*!sc*/ Bears head coach Lovie Smith said that Grossman was not in the team's plans for the 2009 season. 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