Marquis Grissom, baseball player, 227 home runs, 1989-2005

Marquis Grissom

Born: 4/17/1967 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-08-22 | Final Game: 2005-07-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Marquis Deon Grissom

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Biography

Marquis Grissom, born in 1967, was a prominent Major League Baseball player who had a career spanning from 1989 to 2005. Known for his exceptional speed and defensive prowess, Grissom played primarily as a center fielder, contributing significantly to the success of the teams he played for. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 2,165 games, amassing 2,251 hits and 227 home runs, while driving in 967 runs with a batting average of .272. His ability to steal bases was notable, as he recorded 429 stolen bases, underscoring his threat on the basepaths. Grissom was a key player in the 1995 season when he helped lead the Atlanta Braves to a World Series championship, earning the ALCS MVP award for his performance. He was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, which spanned a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including the rising emphasis on offense and the evolving role of the outfielder. His blend of speed, power, and defensive skill made him an influential figure in the game, and he remains a respected name in baseball history. Grissom's contributions to the sport were recognized well beyond his playing days, as he left behind a legacy that continues to inspire future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2165 8275 1187 2251 386 56 227 967 429 553 1240 0.272 0.318 0.415 0.732 -5238.1

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .415 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.732 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — near 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
1989 WSN NL 26 74 16 19 2 0 1 2 1 12 21 0.257 .254 (+1%) .319 (+13%) .375 (-14%) .694 (-1%) 33.3
1990 WSN NL 98 288 42 74 14 2 3 29 22 27 40 0.257 .257 (avg) .324 (-2%) .385 (-9%) .710 (-6%) -282.2
1991 WSN NL 148 558 73 149 23 9 6 39 76 34 89 0.267 .255 (+4%) .323 (-4%) .384 (-3%) .708 (-4%) -478.5
1992 WSN NL 159 653 99 180 39 6 14 66 78 42 81 0.276 .255 (+8%) .322 (avg) .377 (+11%) .699 (+6%) 597.9
1993 WSN NL 157 630 104 188 27 2 19 95 53 52 76 0.298 .265 (+13%) .332 (+6%) .403 (+9%) .735 (+7%) 921.6
1994 WSN NL 110 475 96 137 25 4 11 45 36 41 66 0.288 .269 (+7%) .338 (+1%) .424 (+1%) .763 (+1%) 74.6
1995 ATL NL 139 551 80 142 23 3 12 42 29 47 61 0.258 .266 (-3%) .337 (-6%) .417 (-10%) .755 (-8%) -963.7
1996 ATL NL 158 671 106 207 32 10 23 74 28 41 73 0.308 .269 (+14%) .340 (+3%) .426 (+15%) .767 (+9%) 1165.8
1997 CLE AL 144 558 74 146 27 6 12 66 22 43 89 0.262 .266 (-2%) .336 (-6%) .419 (-6%) .756 (-6%) -798.2
1998 MIL NL 142 542 57 147 28 1 10 60 13 24 78 0.271 .266 (+2%) .335 (-9%) .420 (-9%) .755 (-9%) -1118.8
1999 MIL NL 154 603 92 161 27 1 20 83 24 49 109 0.267 .271 (-2%) .344 (-7%) .433 (-4%) .778 (-6%) -830.6
2000 MIL NL 146 595 67 145 18 2 14 62 20 39 99 0.244 .270 (-10%) .344 (-16%) .437 (-20%) .782 (-18%) -2417.8
2001 LAD NL 135 448 56 99 17 1 21 60 7 16 107 0.221 .263 (-16%) .332 (-25%) .426 (-5%) .758 (-14%) -1438.1
2002 LAD NL 111 343 57 95 21 4 17 60 5 22 68 0.277 .261 (+6%) .331 (-3%) .416 (+22%) .747 (+11%) 591.0
2003 SFG NL 149 587 82 176 33 3 20 79 11 20 82 0.300 .264 (+13%) .332 (-3%) .422 (+11%) .754 (+5%) 365.2
2004 SFG NL 145 562 78 157 26 2 22 90 3 37 83 0.279 .266 (+5%) .335 (-4%) .427 (+5%) .762 (+1%) 52.6
2005 SFG NL 44 137 8 29 4 0 2 15 1 7 18 0.212 .264 (-20%) .330 (-25%) .418 (-32%) .749 (-29%) -712.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
52 218 34 69 7 3 5 20 12 42 0.317

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2003 NLDS1 SFN 4 14 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 5 0.143
1997 ALCS CLE 6 23 2 6 0 0 1 4 1 9 0.261
1997 ALDS1 CLE 5 17 3 4 0 1 0 0 1 2 0.235
1997 WS CLE 7 25 5 9 1 0 0 2 4 4 0.360
1996 NLCS ATL 7 35 7 10 1 0 1 3 0 8 0.286
1996 NLDS1 ATL 3 12 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.083
1996 WS ATL 6 27 4 12 2 1 0 5 1 2 0.444
1995 NLCS ATL 4 19 2 5 0 1 0 0 1 4 0.263
1995 NLDS1 ATL 4 21 5 11 2 0 3 4 0 3 0.524
1995 WS ATL 6 25 3 9 1 0 0 1 1 3 0.360

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2088 1984 4880 98 61 23

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 MON OF 23 19 32 1 2 0
1990 MON OF 87 68 165 5 2 0
1991 MON OF 138 131 350 15 6 2
1992 MON OF 157 156 401 7 7 2
1993 MON OF 157 156 416 8 7 3
1994 MON OF 109 109 321 7 5 0
1995 ATL OF 136 135 309 9 2 1
1996 ATL OF 158 157 338 10 1 1
1997 CLE OF 144 144 356 7 3 3
1998 MIL OF 137 133 317 8 3 3
1999 MIL OF 149 145 374 1 5 2
2000 MIL OF 142 141 352 3 3 1
2001 LAN OF 123 101 227 6 0 2
2002 LAN OF 102 74 169 5 4 0
2003 SFN OF 148 141 343 3 8 1
2004 SFN OF 142 138 341 3 2 2
2005 SFN OF 36 36 69 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 85
Center Field 1967
Right Field 53
Designated Hitter 2

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1997 ALCS MVP
1996 Gold Glove OF
1995 Gold Glove OF
1994 Gold Glove OF
1993 Gold Glove OF

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 SFN NL $2,750,000
2004 SFN NL $2,125,000
2003 SFN NL $1,875,000
2002 LAN NL $5,000,000
2001 LAN NL $5,000,000
2000 MIL NL $5,000,000
1999 MIL NL $5,000,000
1998 MIL NL $5,000,000
1997 CLE AL $4,850,000
1996 ATL NL $4,850,000
1995 ATL NL $4,950,000
1994 MON NL $3,575,000
1993 MON NL $1,500,000
1992 MON NL $300,000
1990 MON NL $103,500
1989 MON NL $68,000
Total Career Earnings $51,946,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee FL 1986, 1987, 1988

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1996 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 23.0 392 0
1994 Most Valuable Player NL 12th 22.0 392 0
1993 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 66.0 392 0
1992 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 54.0 336 0
1990 Rookie of the Year NL 7th 1.0 120 0