Ross Grimsley

Born: 6/4/1922 in Americus, KS, USA

Died: 2/6/1994 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-09-03 | Final Game: 1951-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Ross Albert Grimsley

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Biography

Ross Grimsley was a professional baseball player born in 1922, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the 1951 season. He played as a position player, appearing in a total of 7 games. Despite his efforts on the field, Grimsley finished his career without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of .0. His time in the major leagues came during a transitional period in baseball, just a few years after the end of World War II, when the sport was beginning to see the integration of players from different backgrounds. Grimsley’s career, though short and statistically unremarkable, reflects the challenges faced by many athletes during their pursuit of success in a highly competitive environment. He played in an era where roster spots were fiercely contested, and many talented players vied for limited opportunities. Following his brief stint in the majors, Grimsley's legacy serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of baseball, even if their statistical records do not tell the full story of their dedication and passion for the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	7	0	0	0	0	14.0	12	6	1	10	8	3.86	0

Career ERA 3.86 vs. league average 4.04 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1951	CHW	AL	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	14.0	12	6	10	8	3.86	4.04 (+5%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1951	CHW	AL	7	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1951	CHA	P	7	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7