Ross Grimsley (grimsro02)
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Ross Albert Grimsley II
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 3", Weight 200 lb.
- School Jackson State Community College
- High School Frayser High School
- Debut May 16, 1971
- Final Game September 24, 1982
- Born January 7, 1950 in Topeka, KS USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Ross Grimsley is the son of Ross Grimsley Sr.. He won two games in the 1972 World Series for the Cincinnati Reds.
In 1989, Grimsley played for the St. Lucie Legends and Gold Coast Suns of the Senior Professional Baseball Association. In 1990, Grimsley played in 4 games for the Daytona Beach Explorers and 2 games with the Fort Myers Sun Sox, of the Senior Professional Baseball Association. He was 0-1 with a 3.45 ERA between the two teams when the league folded.
Grimsley has been a pitching coach in the San Francisco Giants chain since 1999.
- 1986 Pitching coach Calgary Cannons
- 1989 Pitching coach Burlington Braves
- 1992 Pitching coach Calgary Cannons
- 2003 Pitching coach Norwich Navigators
- 2005-2008 Pitching coach Augusta GreenJackets
- 2009 Pitching coach Connecticut Defenders
- 2010-2012 Pitching coach Richmond Flying Squirrels
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1971 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- NL All-Star (1978)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 2 (1974 & 1978)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1978)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (1973, 1974, 1977 & 1978)
