Curtis Granderson Jr., nicknamed the "Grandyman", is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, and Miami Marlins.

What happened Curtis Granderson?

Curtis Granderson has officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. The 38-year-old last played for the Miami Marlins during the 2019 season. ... He went on to play one-year stints for the Dodgers, Brewers, Blue Jays and the Marlins. He finishes his 16-year career with a .

Why did Curtis Granderson retire?

Granderson had hoped to keep playing, but wasn't finding interest on the open market. He had struggled in what turned out to be his final season in the majors, slashing just .

Who does Curtis Granderson play for now?

Granderson had back-to-back 40-homer seasons with the Yankees in 2011 and 2012. He also played for the Mets in 2014-17, the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2017, the Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays in 2018, and the Miami Marlins in 2019.

How old is Pedro Martinez?

Pedro Jaime Martínez (born October 25, 1971) is a Dominican-American former professional baseball starting pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1992 to 2009, for five teams—most notably the Boston Red Sox from 1998 to 2004.

Granderson Announces Retirement

Who did Curtis Granderson retire with?

The longtime outfielder announced his retirement Friday morning. Granderson played for seven teams, starring for the Tigers, Yankees and Mets before finishing his career with brief stints with the Dodgers, Blue Jays, Brewers and Marlins.

Is Curtis Granderson a Hall of Famer?

To help support his beloved university, Curtis was instrumental in organizing the Mississippi Valley State University Suburban Alumni Chapter of Illinois. ... He is also an alumni hall of fame member and a board member of the MVSU National Alumni Association.

Is LZ Granderson related to Curtis Granderson?

' ” Granderson (no relation to former Tiger Curtis) grew up near Mack and Van Dyke in a household decidedly below middle class.

Does Curtis Granderson have a ring?

The numbers bear out manager Dave Roberts' decision, but it's still a bummer for Granderson, who has played in two World Series—2006 as a member of the Tigers and '15 with the Mets—but hasn't won a ring.

Is Chase Utley still married?

Utley met his wife, Jennifer, while they were undergrads at UCLA. They married in January 2007 and have two children. They reside in Sausalito, California, during the offseason.

How many triples did Jimmy Rollins have?

Rollins, who played for the Philadelphia Phillies from 2000 until 2014, is the franchise leader in triples since the start of the live-ball era with 111. He added four more in two seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox for a career total of 115.

Did Chase Utley win an MVP?

When Chase Utley first becomes eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot in 2024, one of the arguments that some will use against him is that not only did he never win the National League MVP voting, but he never finished in the top five. ... In 2005, Utley's first full major league season, the second baseman slashed .

Did Jimmy Rollins retire?

Jimmy holds the Phillies' club record for their longest hitting streak of 38 games and not so surprisingly, is also the all-time hits leader. His retirement ceremony was held on May 4, 2019, at Citizens Bank Park. After a beautiful ceremony, Rollins decided he was going to leave the field his way.