Grich, along with the late Don Baylor, were highly rated minor leaguers in the Orioles' system.
He broke with Baltimore in 1970 and became a regular in 1972: .278 average, 12 HR & 50 RBI.
Over the next few years, Grich became the best defensive second baseman in the AL: Gold glove 1973-76!
After the 1976 season, Grich became a free agent and played the rest of his career with the Angels.
Grich had many injuries and retired after the 1986 season: .268 average, .371 On base Pct, 224 HR & 864 RBI in 2,008 games.
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