Bobby Grich

Bobby Grich
Bobby Grich
	Grich with the Baltimore Orioles in 1976
	Second baseman
	Born: January 15, 1949; Muskegon, Michigan, U.S.
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
	June 29, 1970, for the Baltimore Orioles
Last MLB appearance
	October 2, 1986, for the California Angels
MLB statistics
Batting average	.266
Home runs	224
Runs batted in	864
Teams
	Baltimore Orioles (1970–1976); California Angels (1977–1986);
Career highlights and awards
	6× All-Star (1972, 1974, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1982); 4× Gold Glove Award (1973–1976); Silver Slugger Award (1981); AL home run leader (1981); Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame; Angels Hall of Fame;

Robert Anthony Grich (born January 15, 1949) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles (1970–1976) and the California Angels (1977–1986). In 1981, Grich led the American League in home runs and won a Silver Slugger Award. A six-time All-Star, he also excelled as a defensive player, winning four consecutive Gold Glove Awards between 1973 and 1976.

In 1988, Grich became the first inductee into the California Angels Hall of Fame; he was inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame in 1998. Grich currently works in the Angels' front office.

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