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His barrel rate of 7.6 is .jDETbc{font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:40px;color:#222222;margin:0;}/*!sc*/ [type="search"]{-webkit-appearance:textfield;outline-offset:-2px;}/*!sc*/ .jiNMQU{background:#f3f3f3;padding-top:56.25%;position:relative;width:100%;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item{width:100%;-webkit-order:0;-ms-flex-order:0;order:0;background-color:#081c3b;border-bottom:1px solid #002867;}/*!sc*/ [2] Bloomington High School South retired his jersey in the summer of 2007 to commemorate his success during the Chicago Bears' 2006 season. .hedPca{color:#666666;font-size:0.833rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:24px;padding-top:8px;}/*!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*/ [14] He was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a "Gator Great" in 2013. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-items--spillover{display:none;}/*!sc*/ [59] The Bears also granted Orton a contract extension and planned to have the two compete for a starting position. .blUWSx .share-button__close{top:6px;left:5px;}/*!sc*/ [100] Grossman was also infamously known as "Rex Glassman" and "Wrecks Grossman" due to his injury-prone years. .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*/ @media (min-width:768px){.ggWmAj{max-height:60px;padding:16px 32px 16px 24px;}}/*!sc*/ Brice Paterik, Texas Tech blogger. Grossman, a 10-year veteran who's played for five teams, has a .245 career batting average with 80 home runs and 336 RBI. [4] Grossman started his first game as a Florida Gator on October 7, 2000 against LSU. body.article .ad-top-container{background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:8px 0;min-height:66px;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g10[id="buttonstyle__Label-sc-vlv7w5-0"]{content:"iwXciG,"}/*!sc*/ button,input{overflow:visible;}/*!sc*/ .XOHMa{bottom:0;left:0;position:absolute;right:0;top:0;}/*!sc*/ [71] Grossman only played in a single game during the 2009 season, temporarily relieving Matt Schaub in a 2318 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. .mHQYb .p-search__list{z-index:50;min-width:250px;border-radius:6px;-webkit-mask-image:-webkit-radial-gradient(#ffffff,#000000);}/*!sc*/ .dLQAwR a:hover{color:#0048AB;}/*!sc*/ Robbie Grossman made $5,000,000.00 last year. We believe in the power of strong communities. Robbie Grossman had 7 home runs last season and 80 home runs over his career. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button.account{-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;padding:0 0 0 4px;white-space:nowrap;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}/*!sc*/ [10] He earned accolades as a consensus first-team All-American, the AP National Player-of-the-Year, and finalist for other awards, including the Walter Camp National Player-of-the-Year Award, the Maxwell College Player-of-the-Year Award, and the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback-of-the-Year Award. Rex Daniel Grossman III (born August 23, 1980) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League for nine seasons. Grossman played college football for the University of Florida and was selected by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. [42], Before the 2007 season, Grossman vowed that he would improve his performance by simply "protecting the ball". .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item:hover{background-color:#057AFF;color:#ffffff;}/*!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. After Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader, Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman officially completed 401 consecutive games without an error, the longest [60] On August 18, 2008, after two preseason games, Coach Smith named Orton as the team's starting quarterback for the 2008 season. @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-extrabold-italic.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-extrabold-italic.woff') format('woff');font-style:italic;font-weight:800;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__content{-webkit-box-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;}}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team + .p-search-item--player.p-search-item--es:before{content:'Jugadores';}/*!sc*/ Outside of football, he enjoys playing basketball and watching movies. [114] However, his 20 interceptions in one season are among the most thrown by any Bears quarterback in almost two decades. .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*/ In his three-season college career, Grossman threw for 9,164 yards and seventy-seven touchdowns. [52] Grossman was forced to relinquish his starting position to Kyle Orton, who had previously temporarily relieved him after his 2005 preseason injury. .dLQAwR .contributor__text--twitter{font-size:0.8rem;font-weight:600;}/*!sc*/ 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__image-selector--active{background-color:#4c8cee;}/*!sc*/ [82] Grossman became the team's third-string quarterback and did not play in a single game for the team in 2012. ","type":"markdown"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"Were excited to get him, he's got some experience, manager Bruce Bochy said. All rights reserved. He has a career OPS of .765 against right-handed pitchers and .607 against lefties. "[69], On June 12, Grossman came to terms with the Houston Texans and signed a one-year contract, worth $620,000. Grossman, a career .245 switch hitter, hit .320 against lefthanded pitchers and .163 against righties with Detroit and Atlanta last season. .blUWSx .share-button__link--message{position:absolute;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;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;height:100%;left:-105px;bottom:2px;padding:0 5px;border-radius:5px;background:#041E42;color:#ffffff;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:12px;}/*!sc*/ template{display:none;}/*!sc*/ Grossman has been a longtime admirer of former Packers quarterback, Brett Favre and former Bears quarterback Jim Harbaugh. .cwEpxl{height:100%;width:100%;border:transparent;background:none;cursor:pointer;-webkit-transition:0.2s;transition:0.2s;padding:0px;}/*!sc*/ I always wanted to shoot a three-pointer in basketball, hit a home run in baseball. [84] He remained the team's third-string quarterback and primarily served to advise Griffin III and Cousins. article ul{list-style:disc;}/*!sc*/ He finished last season with the Atlanta Braves. [9] Grossman was also an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers fan during his childhood. 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He threw nine passes for three completions, 33 yards, and one interception. .mHQYb .p-search-item__team-logo{margin-right:15px;max-height:25px;width:25px;}/*!sc*/ [13] Grossman led the Gators to the 2003 Outback Bowl, where they lost to the Michigan Wolverines 3830 despite his completing 21 of 41 passes for 323 yards and two touchdowns. 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Do you have a sports website? To make room for Grossman on the 40-man roster, left-hander Brett Martin was placed on the 60-day injured list. He also appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated for Kids' February 2007 issue. @supports (-moz-appearance:none){.koKsQt .share-button__square,.koKsQt .share-button__email{-webkit-filter:brightness(0%);filter:brightness(0%);}}/*!sc*/ Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. He helped the Redskins snap a six-game skid the next week with a 2317 win over the Seattle Seahawks in which he threw 314 yards, two interceptions, and two touchdowns. .fvEQJr{bottom:0;left:0;position:absolute;right:0;top:0;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item__container{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:50px;border-top:0;min-width:250px;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}/*!sc*/ Aug 5, 2021 at 2:04 pm ET 1 min read. Exceeded rookie limits during 2013 season, 2023 Contract Status: His arm strength was in the 65th percentile. [41] Despite additional criticism from his detractors, Grossman received the Ed Block Courage Award after the season ended. According to a source, the deal also includes $3 million in incentives, giving Grossman the opportunity to earn up to $5 million. Grossman was recognized as the 1998 Indiana Player of the Year by USA Today, was ranked among the top fifteen players in the nation by the National Recruiting Advisor, and Parade magazine named him to its high school All-America team. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item{display:none;-webkit-flex:1 1 100%;-ms-flex:1 1 100%;flex:1 1 100%;position:relative;text-align:center;}/*!sc*/ We didn't address the outfield to such a significant extent, but I think we have improved, Young said. Grossman agreed to a contract with the Rangers on Friday evening, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. code,kbd,samp{font-family:monospace,monospace;font-size:1em;}/*!sc*/ [2] He received statewide honors when he was named Indiana's Mr. Football later that year. [25] Criticism of his durability intensified when, during the team's Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, he tore his ACL while scrambling for a touchdown. It was reported that Grossman absorbed a $680,000 loss on his September 2008 purchase of a 36th floor condo in the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago when it sold in January 2010, losing 25% of his initial investment. .mHQYb header.mlb-header [class$='__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*/ Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. Join our linker program. data-styled.g11[id="buttonstyle__StyledButton-sc-vlv7w5-1"]{content:"hspSPq,"}/*!sc*/ Many thanks to him. [26], Grossman missed most of the 2005 season after breaking his ankle in a preseason game. data-styled.g118[id="sc-global-iSmFBW1"]{content:"sc-global-iSmFBW1,"}/*!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*/ .blUWSx .share-icon__square{width:30px;}/*!sc*/ .blUWSx{height:30px;position:relative;width:30px;}/*!sc*/ Grossman had only put up a double-digit homer season once in his career before 2021, with 11 in 2016 as a member of the Twins. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav ::-webkit-scrollbar-track,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:transparent;}/*!sc*/ [62] He also scored the game's winning touchdown on a quarterback sneak. html{line-height:1.15;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search{display:block;position:relative;color:#333333;width:inherit;}/*!sc*/ It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. Over his 1,011 games played Grossmans career slugging percentage is just .377. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? data-styled.g166[id="Styles__VideoPlayerContainer-t94iyc-0"]{content:"XOHMa,"}/*!sc*/ [95], Additionally, Grossman's ability to elude pursuers and scramble significantly decreased after a season-ending leg injury in 2004. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button-menu{-webkit-flex:0 0 auto;-ms-flex:0 0 auto;flex:0 0 auto;}/*!sc*/ Grossman also has a sister and nephew who live in Lincolnwood, Illinois, and his parents are friends with Archie Manning. Grossman has been a longtime admirer of former Packers quarterback, Brett Favre and former Bears quarterback Jim Harbaugh. Grossman was also an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers fan during his childhood. abbr[title]{border-bottom:none;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;-webkit-text-decoration:underline dotted;text-decoration:underline dotted;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item:last-child{border:none;}/*!sc*/ Draft: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 6th round of the 2008 MLB June Amateur Draft from Cy-Fair HS (Cypress, TX). .mHQYb header.mlb-header .icon{display:inline-block;-webkit-align-self:center;-ms-flex-item-align:center;align-self:center;line-height:20px;}/*!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.. [106] Additionally, Grossman was a regular guest on FOX News Chicagos The Final Word, a Sunday night sports show that is co-hosted by former Bears wide receiver Tom Waddle. Born: .ebrWqN:-moz-loading{color:#f3f3f3;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top{height:56px;}/*!sc*/ Hes got power. He fits our clubhouse and we think it raises the floor of our team and potentially lengthens our lineup.. [64] Grossman received his final snaps of the season in the following week, when he was called to relieve Orton in a 373 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Martin had left shoulder [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. in San Diego, CA .mHQYb .p-search-item__container--sm{font-size:12px;height:30px;min-width:150px;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g170[id="Styles__TimestampContainer-sc-8rwtua-0"]{content:"hedPca,"}/*!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. data-styled.g140[id="sharestyle__Label-sc-9nfkvu-0"]{content:"ezZJVn,"}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo img{min-height:40px;max-height:40px;}}/*!sc*/ Grossman's family has a long football history. .blLcNM .content >:nth-last-child(2){border:none;margin-right:auto;padding-right:48px;}/*!sc*/ .hspSPq svg path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ But man, it's tough. 18 LSU Tigers 4415. [27] In the following game against the Green Bay Packers, he completed eleven of sixteen passes for 166 yards for a touchdown and one interception in a 2417 victory. 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. [101] After the midpoint of the 2006 season, commentators and fans would refer to Grossman as either "Good Rex" or "Bad Rex" depending on how he performed in a game. data-styled.g114[id="sc-bdfBwQ"]{content:"mHQYb,"}/*!sc*/ Hes strong. Grossman's 16.9 percent jump in percentage of pitches pulled according to Statcast was the second-largest improvement in baseball, just behind Tampa Bays Willy @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline{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;}}/*!sc*/ .ebrWqN{box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;background-color:#f3f3f3;border-radius:50%;-webkit-border-radius:50%;}/*!sc*/ Though he has more career plate appearances against right-handers, Grossman has been better against left-handers. Under the motivation and guidance of his father, he began playing football at an early age in grade school. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon{background:none;padding:0px;width:24px;height:18px;position:relative;margin:0px auto;-webkit-transform:rotate(0deg);-ms-transform:rotate(0deg);transform:rotate(0deg);-webkit-transition:0.5s ease-in-out;transition:0.5s ease-in-out;cursor:pointer;}/*!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. Were excited to get him, he's got some experience, manager Bruce Bochy said. 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