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He also gives us another experienced bat in the lineup and the guy knows how to play the game. .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*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight{background-color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .kKeedG{color:#057AFF;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:none;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g140[id="sharestyle__Label-sc-9nfkvu-0"]{content:"ezZJVn,"}/*!sc*/ [78] At the end of the 2011 pre-season, after a quarterback battle with John Beck, Grossman was chosen to be the opening day starting quarterback of the Redskins. In 129 games in 2022, Grossman hit .209 with a .621 OPS, but his splits are what make him a particularly attractive option for the Rangers. He's got some great qualities about him, he's starting with the clubhouse, hes a great teammate. Outside of football, he enjoys playing basketball and watching movies. [114] The unusual combination ranked Grossman as statistically the most inconsistent quarterback in almost a decade in 2006. [type="checkbox"],[type="radio"]{box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;}/*!sc*/ Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Grossman is a switch-hitting corner outfielder who split the 2022 season between the Tigers and Braves. [109], Grossman and his wife founded Florida Medical Staffing in 2009, a staffing agency for nurses that is based in Delray Beach, Florida. He will be on an NFL roster by the start of training camps. Brice Paterik, Texas Tech blogger. Our job is to put them in the best position to succeed and if we do that, given the depth we have based on some of the unique characteristics of these players, we should be able to play better in left field. .dLQAwR .contributor__text--twitter{font-size:0.8rem;font-weight:600;}/*!sc*/ [29], During the 2006 Chicago Bears season, Grossman became the first Bears quarterback to start all sixteen games since Erik Kramer in 1995. 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Miller struggled with a right hip injury throughout his first year with the Rangers in 2022, batting just .212 in 81 games. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__group-title{display:block;padding:10px;width:100%;-webkit-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid;word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;}/*!sc*/ .drUhS path{fill:#000000;}/*!sc*/ [42], Before the 2007 season, Grossman vowed that he would improve his performance by simply "protecting the ball". Other left-field options include Travis Jankowski, Joe McCarthy and Clint Frazier -- each of whom is on a Minor League deal in big league camp -- along with Bubba Thompson and a trio of former infielders in Josh Smith, Ezequiel Duran and Mark Mathias. @media screen and (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item:hover{background-color:#057AFF;}}/*!sc*/ WebGet the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about quarterback Rex Grossman on ESPN. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ I don't know why, that's just, like, who I am. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo a,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo a{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex:1 1 auto;-ms-flex:1 1 auto;flex:1 1 auto;-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item:focus,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item:hover{border-radius:3px;background-color:#dddddd;color:#002867;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-club] .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__tagline img,.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-microsite] .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__tagline img{height:56px;max-width:512px;line-height:56px;}/*!sc*/ We think he complements our lineup very well. .blUWSx{height:30px;position:relative;width:30px;}/*!sc*/ .hspSPq{height:32px;padding-left:10px;padding-right:10px;font-size:13px;-webkit-transition:0.2s;transition:0.2s;border-radius:5px;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#057AFF;border:none;color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight{background-color:#333333;}/*!sc*/ [2] After the season was over, Grossman decided to forgo his final year of college eligibility and declared for the NFL Draft. -- The Rangers' left-field competition added a new face on Friday, when the club announced it had signed veteran outfielder Robbie Grossman to a one-year deal .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-items--spillover{display:none;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){.epHHrr{max-width:500px;}}/*!sc*/ article ul,article ol{padding:0;margin:0 0 0 2.5rem;}/*!sc*/ @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold-italic.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold-italic.woff') format('woff');font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses, Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. @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-item__image-thumbnail{margin-top:auto;height:45px;}/*!sc*/ Javascript is required for the selection of a player. 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SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Veteran switch-hitting outfielder Robbie Grossman signed a one-year contract Friday with the Texas Rangers, who are unsettled 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.. LF-needy Rangers ink switch-hitting OF Grossman, Braves add OF Grossman, close in on P Odorizzi, Grossman's first error in 440 games costs Tigers, Tigers land outfielder Grossman on 2-year deal, Twins tab Kintzler closer; Perkins on 60-day DL, Sources: A's, Semien reach $13M, 1-year deal, Athletics giving Grossman a shot at leadoff spot, A's sign OF Grossman to one-year, $2M contract, Twins sign Cruz for DH bat, clubhouse leadership, Looking for a 2018 breakout offense? Find more Rangers coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. The injury knocked Grossman out for the season and forced him to spend the remainder of the season recuperating. Pro Football Hall of Fame, Draft History. His season ended when he was forced to leave the final game with a broken finger. @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-semibold-italic.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-semibold-italic.woff') format('woff');font-weight:600;font-style:italic;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo--mlb a{text-align:center;}/*!sc*/ He played college football at Florida, where he received consensus All-America honors and made three bowl game appearances, winning the 2002 Orange Bowl. [100] Grossman was also infamously known as "Rex Glassman" and "Wrecks Grossman" due to his injury-prone years. 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ESPN's Buster Olney reported Friday morning According to a source, the deal also includes $3 million in incentives, giving Grossman the opportunity to earn up to $5 million. .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team + .p-search-item--player:before{border-top:1px solid #ddd;content:'Players';left:10px;right:10px;}/*!sc*/ [40] In the Super Bowl, Grossman completed 20 of 28 passes, including a one-yard touchdown pass. .eJdqRG a:hover{color:#0048AB;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button-menu{-webkit-flex:0 0 auto;-ms-flex:0 0 auto;flex:0 0 auto;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__team--name{display:none;}/*!sc*/ h5.headlinestyle__HeadlineWrapper-sc-1ccyctx-0{font-weight:normal;}/*!sc*/ Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 1:07PM. Grossman also has a sister and nephew who live in Lincolnwood, Illinois, and his parent [58] Under terms of the deal, Grossman had a $3 million base salary. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline--no-sponsor{margin-right:0;}/*!sc*/ [31] While earning a passer rating of at least 100 in seven games, he earned a sub 50 rating in five games during the latter portion of the season. .mHQYb .p-search-item__image-thumbnail--rounded{background-color:#f7f7f7;margin-top:0;margin-left:0.25rem;height:40px;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;border-radius:50%;}/*!sc*/ [81] The Redskins drafted Robert Griffin III (second overall) and Kirk Cousins (102nd overall) in the 2012 NFL Draft. @media (max-width:1023px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side__nav-items{font-size:14px;}}/*!sc*/ Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Veteran switch-hitting outfielder Robbie Grossman signed a one-year contract Friday with the Texas Rangers, who are unsettled in left field. He joined The Dallas Morning News after covering UConn basketball, football and high school sports for The Hartford Courant. Grossman has been a longtime admirer of former Packers quarterback, Brett Favre and former Bears quarterback Jim Harbaugh. [43] Smith named him as the teams starting quarterback for the 2007 season, despite inconsistent and lackluster play throughout the preseason. .blUWSx .share-icon__square{width:30px;}/*!sc*/ Be the smartest Rangers fan. DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers signed outfielder Robbie Grossman to a $10 million, two-year contract, adding a switch-hitting veteran to a rebuilding team coming Grossman threw one touchdown and interception, and also scored a one-yard rushing touchdown, en route to a 2114 loss. Robbie Grossman played only one season for A.J. 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