Wayne Gross
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Wayne Dale Gross
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 210 lb.
- School California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
- High School Riverside Polytechnic High School
- Debut August 21, 1976
- Final Game October 1, 1986
- Born January 14, 1952 in Riverside, CA USA
[edit] Biographical information
The two most similar players to Wayne Gross through 2006, according to the similarity scores method, are Curt Blefary and Jim King. He hit a home run in the 1981 ALDS for the Oakland Athletics vs the Kansas City Royals.
His son, Kyle Gross, played in the minor leagues from 2000 to 2003.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1977 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- AL All-Star (1977)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 2 (1977 & 1984)
