Craig Grebeck
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Craig Grebeck
| Born: | December 29, 1964 |
| Birthplace: | Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 5' 7" |
| Weight: | 148 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1988: Amateur Free Agent by the Chicago White Sox |
| College: | California State University, Dominguez Hills |
| High School: | Lakewood HS (CA) |
| Other Teams: | Chicago White Sox 1990-1995 Florida Marlins 1996 Anaheim Angels 1997 Toronto Blue Jays 1998-2000 |
| Years with Boston: | 2001 |
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Overall Career
Craig Allen Grebeck (born December 29, 1964 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania) was a "Scrappy" middle infielder. The most games he ever played in a season was 107 for the White Sox in 1991. Only had 41 at-bats for the Red Sox in 2001. Craig is currently the hitting coach for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes of the California League.
There is a strong chance that he left this place of existence for two months at the tail end of the 2001 season.
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Moment in the Sun
- Craig was once forced to leave a game with the Sox after rubbing pine tar into his eye in the on-deck circle.
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Trivia
- Resembled the Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer from Saturday Night Live Fame.
- Sometimes confused with Doug Drabek.
- Younger brother Brian played eight seasons in the minors, but never reached the majors.
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Transactions
- August 13, 1986: Signed by the Chicago White Sox as an amateur free agent.
- December 21, 1995: Granted Free Agency.
- December 22, 1995: Signed as a Free Agent with the Florida Marlins.
- October 31, 1996: Granted Free Agency.
- December 6, 1996: Signed as a Free Agent with the Anaheim Angels.
- October 9, 1997: Granted Free Agency.
- November 27, 1997: Signed as a Free Agent with the Toronto Blue Jays.
- October 23, 1998: Granted Free Agency.
- October 27, 1998: Signed as a Free Agent with the Toronto Blue Jays.
- November 1, 2000: Granted Free Agency.
- January 19, 2001: Signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.
- October 9, 2001: Released by the Boston Red Sox.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
- Craig Grebeck at ESPN.com
