Jason Grimsley
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Jason Alan Grimsley
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 180 lb.
- Debut September 8, 1989
- Final Game May 31, 2006
- Born August 7, 1967 in Cleveland, TX USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Originally a shortstop, pitcher Jason Grimsley was discovered at a Phillies tryout camp in Arlington, TX. He threw a fastball and slider.
Grimsley threw a no-hitter at AA ball, May 3rd, 1989 yet finished the season leading the minors in walks.
He was Royals pitcher of the month for August 2002 after compiling a 0.98 ERA in 18 1/3 innings of work and collecting his first major league save.
On June 6, 2006, federal agents searched his home as part of a steroid investigation. He asked for his release from the Arizona Diamondbacks and was let go the next day. Several months later, the Los Angeles Times reported that he had claimed that Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte, Miguel Tejada, Brian Roberts and Jay Gibbons used illegal substances but the federal judge reviewing the case said that the Times story contained "significant inaccuracies".
[edit] Notable Achievements
- Won two World Series with the New York Yankees (1999 & 2000; he did not play in the 2000 World Series)
