Curtis Granderson

Curtis Granderson

Curtis Granderson is a Major League Baseball player. He is currently an outfielder for the Detroit Tigers.

Fast Facts

Born: March 16, 1981
Birthplace: Blue Island, Illinois
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 185 lbs
Position: Outfielder
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
High school: Thornton Fractional South High School
College: University of Illinois at Chicago
Draft year: 2002

Early Life

Curtis Granderson was born in Blue Island, Illinois, on March 16, 1981. He attended Thornton Fractional South High School. He continued his education at the University of Illinois at Chicago. In 2002, he was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the third round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft.

Pro Career

On September 13, 2004, Granderson made his MLB debut with the Detroit Tigers. His breakout season came in 2006, when he appeared in 159 games and finished the campaign with a .260 batting average with 19 home runs and 68 runs batted in. He was named the Major League Baseball player of the week on July 16, 2007. On September 9, 2007, he became only the third player to register 20 doubles, 20 triples, 20 home runs, and 20 stolen bases in a single season. On February 4, 2008, he re-signed with the Tigers with a five-year, $30.25 million contract.

Curtis Granderson Timeline

March 16, 1981: Born
2002: Drafted by Detroit Tigers
2004: Debuted with Detroit Tigers

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Curtis Granderson Vital Stats

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- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 185
- Rookie Year: 2004

Curtis Granderson Timeline

1981 : Born on March 16
2004: Debuts with Detroit Tigers
2006: Reaches World Series with Detroit Tigers

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FanHouse: Curtis Granderson Is Just As Confused As We Are About Fantasy (May 19, 2007)
Big Lead: Curtis Granderson’s Blog Snatched By the 4-Letter (April 5, 2007)
MLB Trade Rumors: Curtis Granderson Interview (March 31, 2007)
Detroit Tigers Weblog: Curtis Granderson and his strike outs (February 24, 2007)
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