Jason Grilli

January 5, 2024
Baseball Player

Quick Facts

Jason Grilli
Full Name Jason Grilli
Occupation Baseball Player
Date Of Birth Nov 11, 1976(1976-11-11)
Age 48
Birthplace Royal Oak
Country United States
Birth City Michigan
Horoscope Scorpio

Jason Grilli Biography

Name Jason Grilli
Birthday Nov 11
Birth Year 1976
Place Of Birth Royal Oak
Home Town Michigan
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Scorpio
Spouse Danielle Hurt
Children(s) Jayse Grilli, Jayden Grilli

Jason Grilli is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on November 11, 1976 in Royal Oak, Michigan, United States. The Grill, a relief pitcher who throws hard pitches The Grill, earned his first All-Star game in 2013 when he was the closer for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

He was Justin Verlander‘s teammate in 2006 when Verlander won the AL Rookie- of-the-Year award. played as He was Justin Verlander‘s teammate in 2006 when Verlander won the AL Rookie-of-the-Year award.’s teammate in 2006, when Verlander took home the AL Rookie-of the-Year award.

Although born in Michigan, Grilli moved to Central New York when his father, Steve, played for the Syracuse Chiefs beginning in 1978. Following Grilli’s high school career at Charles W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville, New York, he was drafted in the 24th round of the 1994 Major League Baseball draft by the New York Yankees, but he chose not to sign. Instead, he opted to play college baseball at Seton Hall University, which he attended from 1995–1997.

Grilli’s nickname is Grilled Cheese. He is the son of former major-league pitcher Steve Grilli, who pitched for parts of four seasons in the late 1970s, including three with the Detroit Tigers. Jason was born in the Detroit suburb of Royal Oak after his father’s second season with the Tigers. His father is also known for being the losing pitcher for the Rochester Red Wings in the longest professional baseball game on June 23, 1981. Jason has worn number 49 in honor of his father, and the two still talk after every game in which Jason makes an appearance.

His spouse, Danielle Hurt, had one child together. The father of his son, Steve Grilli pitched for the Detriot Tigers in the 1970s.

Jason Grilli Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Baseball Player
House Living in own house.

Jason Grilli is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jason Grilli 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played baseball in college during his time at Seton Hall, once striking out 18 batters in one game.

He was nicknamed “Grilled Cheese due to his name as well as his fast and powerful speed.

Jason Michael Grilli (born November 11, 1976) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Atlanta Braves, Toronto Blue Jays, and Texas Rangers. Taken as the fourth overall selection of the 1997 MLB draft by the San Francisco Giants, Grilli was one of the top starting pitcher prospects in all of Minor League Baseball, ranked 54th in 1998 and 44th in 1999. The Giants traded him to the Florida Marlins in 1999, for whom he debuted on May 11, 2000.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6 ft 4 in

Jason Grilli height 6 ft 4 in Jason weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jason Grilli Dating?

According to our records, Jason Grilli married to Danielle Hurt. As of December 1, 2023, Jason Grilli’s is not dating anyone.

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On July 25, 1999, the Giants traded Grilli and Nate Bump to the Florida Marlins to acquire Liván Hernández.

Facts & Trivia

Jason Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jason Grilli celebrates birthday on November 11 of every year.

Grilli missed the entire 2002 minor-league season following Tommy John surgery on his pitching elbow. He returned in 2003, pitching most of the season with the AAA Albuquerque Isotopes.

What is Jason Grilli doing?

Most recently, Jason is enjoying the development of amateur baseball through his partnership as an ambassador with Top 100 Sports in Syracuse, NY. Business marketing and consulting have been fulfilling a competitive passion since retirement.

Where does Jason Grilli live?

Grilli and his wife, Danielle Hurt, had their first child in February 2008. Although the Pittsburgh Pirates traded him on June 27, 2014, Grilli and his wife decided to continue living in Pittsburgh all year round.

Is Jason Grilli retired?

Grilli came into town, burned brilliant, but faded away shortly after. He finished the 2017 season with the Texas Rangers, but for all intents and purpose, he’s essentially retired. Where one door closed, another opened for Grilli as a broadcaster.

How tall is Jason Grilli?

6′ 4″

What pitches did Jason Grilli throw?

Up through 2011, he threw a 92-93 mph fastball and a slider that served as his out pitch. He also throws the occasional change, but it’s not an effective pitch. Like many fastball/slider pitchers, Grilli was considered a prospect originally as a starter but had to convert to relief.

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