Grady Sizemore

Baseball player with the Cleveland Indians

Grady Sizemore - Baseball player with the Cleveland Indians
Born

August 2nd, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Graduated from high school in 2000, played college baseball at the University of Washington. Drafted by the Montreal Expos in 2000, traded to the Cleveland Indians in 2002. Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2004. Played center field, known for speed and defensive skills. Achieved three All-Star selections between 2006 and 2008. Won the Gold Glove Award in 2007 and the Silver Slugger Award in 2008. Battled multiple injuries leading to a decline in performance in later years, concluding a career with stints in other teams.

Three-time All-Star selection

Gold Glove Award winner in 2007

Silver Slugger Award winner in 2008

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