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'''Bobby Grich''' is the #6 hitter and starting 2B for [[California]] on the [[NES]] version of [[RBI]]. Though his numbers are decent, he is taken out by most everyone, give it [[Anything Goes Pitching|curve]] or [[straight pitch]] style. There are some people who haven't seen Grich take a at-bat in years.

{{Batter|
|Bats=Right
|BA=.269
|HR=9
|Power=819
|Contact=21
|Speed=124
}}

== Bio ==

* Born January 15, [[1949]] in Muskegon, MI
* Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 1st round (19th pick) of the [[1967]] amateur draft
* Played in the Big Leagues with Baltimore ([[1970]]-[[1976]]) and California ([[1977]]-[[1986]])
* Signed as a free agent with the California Angels in 1977
* Led the [[AL]] in homers and slugging percentage during the strike shortened [[1981]] season
* He was the first second baseman to lead the American League is home runs since Nap Lajoie in [[1901]]
* Six-time AL All-Star ([[1972]], [[1974]], 1976, [[1979]], [[1980]], [[1982]]
* Hit by pitched balls a league-leading 20 times in 1974
* Was TSN Minor League Player of the Year at Rochester in [[1971]]

== Grich in RBI ==

Despite his decent (but not great) numbers, Grich is probably the most subbed player on the California squad. In a [http://forums.dee-nee.com/index.php?topic=11373.0 recent forum poll], 75% of all players take Grich out either immediately or after his first at-bat. In fact, many people have stated that they have not played with Grich in years. Most folks sub out Grich with [[Ruppert Jones]], because of the big jump in power.

If Grich does stay in the game, his lack of the [[pinch hit bonus]] makes him one of the worst full-game players on the team. The only starter he is clearly better than is [[Gary Pettis]], but Pettis has the speed, [[lefty]] and [[Pettis (Term)|gimmick hit]] advantage. His 819 power makes him serviceable, but all-in-all Grich is either a quick sub or an Achilles Heel. If he were a bench player or on a less powerful team, Grich would be useful. But alas, he is not and you should adjust your lineup accordingly.

== Career Statistics ==

<table width="520" height="56" border="1" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr align="center" valign="middle">
<td width="32">G</td>
<td width="32">AB</td>
<td width="32">R</td>
<td width="32">H</td>
<td width="24">2B</td>
<td width="18">3B</td>
<td width="24">HR</td>
<td width="32">RBI</td>
<td width="24">SB</td>
<td width="32">BB</td>
<td width="32">SO</td>
<td width="28">BA</td>
<td width="31">OBP</td>
<td width="29">SLG</td>
<td width="30">OPS</td>
</tr>
<tr align="center" valign="middle">
<td>2008</td>
<td>6890</td>
<td>1033</td>
<td>1893</td>
<td>320</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>234</td>
<td>864</td>
<td>107</td>
<td>1087</td>
<td>1278</td>
<td>.266</td>
<td>.371</td>
<td>.424</td>
<td>.795</td>
</tr>
</table>

== [[Hall of Shame]] Entries ==

* The first of many back injuries for Grich was caused in [[1977]] by carrying an air conditioning unit up his stairs.

== Nicknames ==

* Son of a Grich
* One-pitch Grich ([http://forums.dee-nee.com/index.php?topic=11373.msg208565#msg208565 explanation])
* The Grich Who Stole Christmas
* Bird

== Quotes ==

* After losing Game 7 of the [[1986]] ALCS: "That series was an emotional roller coaster for everyone involved. I thought we had it." He announced his retirement moments later.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.baseball-reference.com/g/grichbo01.shtml Bobby Grich's stats on Baseball Reference]

* [http://www.thebaseballpage.com/players/grichbo01.php Bobby Grich's page on The Baseball Page]

== RBI Baseball Cards ==

[[Image:GrichTopps1987.jpg|100 px|thumb|left|Bobby Grich's 1987 Topps card]]

== Other Pics ==

[[Image:GrichAngels.JPG|100 px|thumb|left|Grich sporting one of RBI's best mustaches]]
[[Image:GrichOrioles.JPG|110 px|thumb|left|Grich played his first 7 seasons with Baltimore]]

[[Category:Players in RBI]]
[[Category:Players in NES RBI]]
[[Category:RBI All-Stars]]
[[Category:Gold Glove Winners]]
[[Category:RBI Secondbasemen]]

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