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25. Jerry Grote

25. Jerry Grote
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: October 6, 1942 in San Antonio, TX USA
  • Weight: 185 lbs.
  • Height: 5'10"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: September 21, 1963
  • Final Game: October 03, 1981
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While Jerry Grote was never going dazzle anyone with his offense, he was highly regarded for his ability to handle a pitching staff and was a vital component to the “Miracle Mets” World Series Championship Team in 1969.  Grote was a good defensive player and clubhouse leader and still was a two-time All-Star who managed to collect 994 Hits for New York.

The Mets inducted Grote into their Hall of Fame in 1992.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Catcher
  • Acquired: Traded from the Houston Astros for a Player to be Named Later (which would be Tom Parsons) and Cash 10/19/65.
  • Departed: Traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Players to be Named Later (which would be Daniel Smith and Randy Rogers) 8/31/77.
  • Games Played: 1235
  • Notable Statistics: 314 Runs Scored
    994 Hits
    143 Doubles
    18 Triples
    35 Home Runs
    357 Runs Batted In
    14 Stolen Bases
    .256/.321/.329 Slash Line
    15.7 bWAR

    20 Playoff Games
    8 Runs Scored
    18 Hits
    3 Doubles
    0 Triples
    0 Home Runs
    4 Runs Batted In
    0 Stolen Bases
    .225/.262/.263 Slash Line
  • Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Champion (1969)
    All-Star (1968 & 1974)
    Most Putouts by a Catcher (1970 & 1971)
    Most Total Zone Runs by a Catcher (1969)
    Highest Range Factor per Game by a Catcher (1968, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1975 & 1976)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Catcher (1975)
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