South) in Lansing,[6] where he played baseball and basketball. [73][74], For the 2019 season he batted .183/.281/.356 in 317 at bats, with his on base percentage and slugging percentages both career lows. On April 24, Granderson hit his first walkoff home run since 2016 in a 10th inning victory against the Boston Red Sox. Baseball Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. [44] Granderson was named American League Player of the Month for August 2011, in which he batted .286, with a .423 on-base percentage, slugged .657, hit ten home runs, recorded 29 RBI, and scored 29 runs, and had the highest number of pitches per plate appearance in the major leagues (4.44). [47], On May 6, 2012, Curtis achieved his 1,000th hit against the Kansas City Royals. and established a foundation with an emphasis on helping urban school children. [26][27], Granderson hit .302 with 23 home runs for the season, and was 26 for 27 in stolen base attempts. On September 9, 2007 Granderson stole his 20th base of the season and joined Willie Mays and Frank "Wildfire" Schulte as the only players in major league history to reach 20 doubles, 20 triples, 20 home runs, and 20 stolen bases in a season, a feat accomplished by the Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins 21 days later. [76] As of 2021, he serves as the president of the Players Alliance, an organization consisting of active and former Major League players. As of June 16, 2016, Granderson had hit 17 leadoff homers since joining the Mets in 2014, a franchise record. Team Chicago is looking to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Curtis Granderson. Granderson contended for the NCAA Division I batting title all season long, leading Illinois-Chicago to a school record for victories and its first-ever conference title. [70] On April 18, facing the Kansas City Royals, Granderson hit his ninth career grand slam. His mother, Mary, taught chemistry at Curie Metropolitan High School in Chicago. [31] Granderson continued hitting well during the 2008 regular season, finishing with a .280 batting average, 13 triples and 22 home runs. [5] During his playing career, Granderson wore his socks high to honor players from the Negro leagues. Curtis Granderson was born on Monday, March 16, 1981, in Blue Island, Illinois. [79][80] He is also an avid fan of college basketball and of the Kansas Jayhawks. Granderson on deck against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 4, 2007, Although Granderson was not listed on the 2007 All-Star Game ballot, due to the Tigers' decision to put Gary Sheffield as an outfielder on the ballot, he still received 376,033 write-in votes, the most write-in votes for any player in the Majors. Gary Bond & Danny Knobler (April 17, 2008). [11], The Detroit Tigers selected Granderson in the third round of the 2002 MLB draft. The first tied the ballgame in the bottom of the 11th inning and the second won the game in the bottom of the 12th inning. Granderson's 23 triples were as much or more than six entire teams managed in 2007; the Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners and St. Louis Cardinals all had no more than 23 team triples. South High School. Granderson slugged .938, drove in two runs, scored seven runs, and had fifteen total bases during Detroit's four-game series at Seattle.[2]. Curtis Granderson at the University of Illinois at Chicago, his alma mater, where he works out in the off-season. Position: Outfielder Bats: Left • Throws: Right 6-1, 200lb (185cm, 90kg) Born: March 16, 1981 in Blue Island, IL us. [16] He made his MLB debut on September 13 against the Minnesota Twins. On August 2, 2013, Granderson was activated from the disabled list. [49] In his spring training debut against the Toronto Blue Jays on February 24, 2013, Granderson was hit by a pitch from J. [9][10], Granderson continued hitting well during the 2008 regular season, finishing with a .280 batting average, 13 triples and 22 home runs. Granderson grew up in Blue Island, Illinois, and Lynwood, Illinois, south suburbs of Chicago. In September he was again called to the majors and had an inside-the-park home run September 15, a five-hit game September 18 and a walk-off homer on September 26 against the Chicago White Sox. Curtis Granderson was born in Tchula, Mississippi. [61][62] The Chicago native, Thornton Fractional South High School graduate and … [37] The Yankees acquired Granderson in a three-team trade on December 9. Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson, the … [64], On August 18, 2017, the Mets traded Granderson to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a player to be named later, identified as Jacob Rhame. On June 14, 2017, Granderson hit his 300th career home run in a Mets win over the Chicago Cubs. Curtis Granderson, , , stats and updates at CBSSports.com. He has also served as an ambassador for MLB abroad. [25] He became the sixth member of baseball's 20–20–20 club on September 7, joining the Kansas City Royals' George Brett (1979), Willie Mays of the New York Giants (1957), Cleveland's Jeff Heath (1941), St. Louis' Jim Bottomley (1928), and Frank Schulte of the Chicago Cubs (1911). Position: Outfielder Bats: Left • Throws: Right 6-1, 200lb (185cm, 90kg) Born: March 16, 1981 in Blue Island, IL us. From the start of his major league career in 2004, Granderson had the longest errorless streak by a position player to start his career since Dave Roberts went 205 games from 1999-2003. [28][29] He was one of only six batters in the AL to have at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases, along with teammate Gary Sheffield, Ian Kinsler, Alex Rodriguez, Grady Sizemore and B. J. The American League and Detroit Tigers record is 26 triples, a feat achieved by the all-time triples king, Sam Crawford, in 1914. In 2007, he hit .302 with 23 home runs, and was 26 for 27 in stolen base attempts. He started 148 games with 130 in right field. Having been drafted by the Tigers in the third round of the 2002 draft, Granderson started his minor league career with the Oneonta Tigers where he hit an impressive .344 in 52 games. [54] He batted .227, and had the highest number of pitches per plate appearance in the major leagues (4.37). Curtis's father is Curtis Granderson Sr, and his mother’s name is Mary Granderson, both of them were teachers. Curtis Granderson is an American professional baseball player with an estimated net worth of $58 million. He considers The Ultimate Warrior, The Undertaker, Junkyard Dog and "Macho Man" Randy Savage to be his favorite wrestlers. In 2015, he became the team's primary leadoff hitter. [5] Granderson was chosen as the 2009 Marvin Miller Man of the Year by the MLBPA for his off-field work, an award he won again in 2016, 2018 and 2019. After leading the American League with 174 whiffs in 2006, he dropped to seventh in the AL in 2007 (141 strikeouts).[6]. On August 10, Granderson hit two home runs against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to tally a career-high 31 home runs. He finished the 2012 season with a .232 batting average, 43 home runs, 106 RBI, and set a new Yankees season record by striking out 195 times.[48]. [3] His father, Curtis Sr., was a dean and physical education teacher at Nathan Hale Elementary School in Illinois. He became only the eighth player in Major League history to hit multiple home runs in extra innings of the same game. Granderson attended high school at Thornton Fractional South High School in Lansing, Illinois. He has traveled to England, Italy, the Netherlands, France, South Africa, China, New Zealand, South Korea and Japan to promote baseball. On February 5, 2019, Granderson signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins that included an invitation to spring training and provided him with a $1.75 million salary if he made the major league roster, which he did - batting .189 in the first half of the season. Determined to complete his college education, though the fall semester began before the minor league season ended, Granderson made arrangements to begin his senior year at UIC via internet courses. As of 2019, he led active players in career triples, was 2nd in career strikeouts, was 5th in career home runs, and was the 6th-oldest player in the National League.[1]. [68] He batted .161/.288/.366 for the Dodgers, in 112 at bats. 1 review of Curtis Granderson Stadium "This is a great addition to my alma mater. 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[4] During his high school baseball career, Granderson batted .369 with 11 home runs and 88 runs batted in (RBI), and was named an All-State selection his senior year. [5] In August 2011, Granderson and Mark Teixeira became the first Yankees teammates to hit 30 home runs in 115 games since Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle in 1961. [7] T.F. The other Tiger to accomplish this feat was Charlie Gehringer in 1930. His father, Curtis, Sr., was a dean and physical education teacher at Nathan Hale Elementary School in Illinois. Granderson grew up in Blue Island, Illinois, and Lynwood, Illinois, south suburbs of Chicago. 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He chose the University of Illinois at … [1] He was the sixth-oldest player in the National League. [42] Granderson received over 6.6 million votes for the 2011 MLB All-Star Game. Granderson stole his 20th base of the season on September 9, joining Mays and Schulte as the only players in major league history to reach 20 doubles, 20 triples, 20 home runs, and 20 stolen bases in a season, a feat accomplished by the Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins 21 days later. [22] Granderson was named the AL Player of the Week on July 16, the first time he had won the award, as he hit .500 (8 for 16) with two doubles, a triple, and a home run during that week. [4] However, Granderson quit basketball two weeks into his freshman year in order to concentrate on baseball. Granderson is a three-time MLB All-Star, and won a Silver Slugger Award in 2011. Short Bio and Family of Curtis Granderson: The American baseball player, Granderson was born on March 16, 1981, in Blue Island, Illinois, United States. [69], On January 23, 2018, Granderson signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. [72] He batted .220 for the Brewers. [77][78], Granderson is an avid fan of WWE, and attended WrestleMania 23 in Detroit. Upton.[28][29]. On August 7, 2007, Granderson became the second player in franchise history to have at least 30 doubles, 15 triples, 15 home runs, and 10 stolen bases in a single season when he hit a double in a game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. On May 15, Granderson returned to Citi Field for the first time since he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 18, 2017 and went 1 for 4 with a single. He’s a three-time All-Star. [45][46] He became the first player in MLB history to record 40 home runs, 10 triples and 25 stolen bases in one season. As students at Brooklyn's Abraham Lincoln High School crowded around Curtis Granderson Monday for a group photo, one cracked, "Watch his hand!" Although he was born and raised in the Chicago area, Granderson became a fan of the Atlanta Braves. Curtis Granderson Stadium, home of the University of Illinois at Chicago, has a unique view that provides a campus feel important to a collegiate ballpark. Curtis Granderson Curtis Granderson's lengthy major league career has come to an end. [33], With the Tigers failing to make the playoffs in 2007 and 2008, TBS employed Granderson as a commentator alongside Cal Ripken Jr., Dennis Eckersley and Frank Thomas for its coverage of the 2007 and 2008 postseasons. With the SeaWolves, Granderson hit .303 with 21 home runs and 93 RBIs. A. Happ that fractured his right forearm. The Chicago native, Thornton Fractional South High School graduate and UIC alum announced his retirement Friday, bringing his 16-year tenure as a big leaguer to a close. As such, young Curtis was prepared from day one to become an accomplished athlete. The last player to accomplish the feat was Wildfire Schulte in 1911. Sports Illustrated, September 24, 2007, p. 51. [21], Through June, Granderson ranked first among American League (AL) outfielders in triples (14), third in doubles (22), tied for fourth in runs (58) and tied for 10th in homers (11) with a .289 batting average in the 2007 season. He played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, and Miami Marlins. The championship and third-place games are Thursday at Curtis Granderson Field at UIC and will be broadcast on ESPNU. On August 31, 2018, the Blue Jays traded Granderson to the Milwaukee Brewers for Demi Orimoloye. [58] In the third game of the National League Division Series, Granderson picked up five RBI – this tied a Mets single game postseason record previously set by Carlos Delgado in the 2006 National League Championship Series, Edgardo Alfonzo in the 1999 NLCS and Rusty Staub in the 1973 World Series. [3][10] On February 6, 2013 Granderson had his number 28 retired by UIC. [12] Baseball America named Granderson the Tigers' minor league player of the year and top prospect after the 2004 season. [1], Granderson was named the American League Player of the Week on July 16 2007, the first time he had won the award. May 24, 2013, Granderson broke the knuckle of his left pinkie finger after getting hit by Tampa Bay's Cesar Ramos's pitch in the 5th inning. Granderson is a south suburban native who played baseball for T.F. Granderson, a Blue Island native and standout for Thornton Fractional South High School and UIC, began his career with the Tigers from 2004 to 2009 before stints with the … [43] Granderson, Robinson Canó, and Russell Martin all hit grand slams in a game against the Oakland Athletics on August 25, the first time a team had three grand slams in one game. He graduated from Tchula Attendance Center High School where he played baseball and basketball. [6] Granderson wore #14 at T.F. During the 2007 season, Granderson accumulated 23 triples, which led all of baseball. [8], On March 23, 2008, Granderson was placed on the 15-day DL with a broken finger on his right hand. On June 10, against the Baltimore Orioles, Granderson hit for a career high six RBIs with a home run, two doubles, a single and a walk. [88], Granderson has been involved in the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) since 2006. Off the field, Granderson is recognized for his commitment to the community through outreach and charity work. Granderson, known as one of the brightest, most thoughtful players in the game, was an excellent student in his day, earning his degree in business management and marketing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Also, the Arizona Diamondbacks received Yankees pitcher Ian Kennedy and Tigers pitcher Edwin Jackson in return for young pitchers Max Scherzer and Daniel Schlereth, who joined the Tigers. "[4] He has also served as something of an unofficial baseball ambassador to the African-American community, often participating in and initiating dialogue about the lack of Black players at all levels of the sport. [85][86] When he endorsed Nike, Inc., Louisville Slugger and Rawlings, he asked them to donate money to his foundation or equipment to inner-city baseball programs rather than pay him. South honored Granderson by retiring his jersey in a December 2011 ceremony. a reference to Granderson's fractured right forearm. August 2, 2013: New York Yankees activated CF Curtis Granderson from the 60-day disabled list. Draft: Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 3rd round of the 2002 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Illinois at Chicago (Chicago, IL). [citation needed] On June 25, while playing the Houston Astros, Granderson hit his eighth and ninth home runs of the season off of former teammate Justin Verlander to lead the Jays to victory.[71]. [23] Granderson slugged .938, drove in two runs, scored seven runs, and had fifteen total bases during Detroit's four-game series against the Seattle Mariners. He also improved his plate discipline, as he finished seventh in the AL in strikeouts with 141. On February 4, 2008, the Tigers signed Granderson to a five-year, $30.25 million deal with a club option for 2013. Granderson was a part of the 2018 playoff team. [52] On May 29, 2013, Granderson underwent surgery in which a pin was inserted to the knuckle to stabilize the fracture. He began playing the game once he was old enough to swing a bat. On May 27, 2016, Granderson hit a walkoff home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers. [8] He followed that by hitting .304 as a sophomore, leading the team in runs, home runs, and walks. On October 19, the Yankees exercised Granderson's club option for 2013. He was selected by the Tigers in the 2002 MLB draft. [38], Granderson hit a home run in his first Yankee at bat on April 4, 2010, becoming the twelfth player to do so. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. He continued to improve his plate discipline, striking out only 111 times (versus 141 in 2007 and 174 in 2006) and drawing a career-high 71 walks. Granderson broke his finger on March 22, 2008 when Travis Blackley hit him with a fastball. At Curie High School in Chicago, where Granderson's mom taught chemistry, fellow teachers would see the copy machine open and say, "OK, Mary, it's free - make your copies for Curtis… Curtis Granderson Stats. [5] However, he has improved in this area. Granderson's half-sister, Monica, is an English professor at Jackson State University. South, choosing the number because his father wore it while playing softball. During the week ending July 15, 2007, Granderson hit .500 (8-16) with two doubles, a triple, and a home run. After his sophomore year, Granderson played in a summer collegiate league for the Mankato Mashers, now known as the MoonDogs, of the Northwoods League, where he batted .328 in 44 games, with eight doubles, two triples, one home run, 17 RBI, 28 runs scored, and 15 stolen bases. Curtis Granderson played basketball and baseball for Thorton Fractional South High School. 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