Cody Ross arrived in Florida in early 2006 as a nomadic outfielder searching for a permanent home after brief stops in Detroit, Los Angeles, and Cincinnati. The Marlins purchased his contract in May of that year, and he quickly proved he belonged in the big leagues.
After appearing in 157 games across 2006 and 2007, Ross demonstrated a knack for finding the gaps and clearing the fences. He became a fixture in the lineup in 2008, belting 22 home runs with a .260 average. He followed that with an even more productive 2009, recording a career-high 24 home runs and 90 RBIs while batting .270.
During the Marlins' cost-cutting, he was placed on waivers and was claimed by the San Francisco Giants. While the Marlins moved on from his salary, Ross went on to become a national hero in the Bay Area, earning NLCS MVP honors and a World Series ring.
As a Marlin, Ross had 80 Home Runs with 503 Hits.
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