Where is Jason Grilli now?
Today, Grilli spends his time giving back to a community that welcomed him with open arms when he joined the Pirates in 2011. He’s spent time maintaining some of the area’s baseball fields and has begun building it a few new ones — just like he thinks any Yinzer would.
What pitches did Jason Grilli throw?
In 2017, he relied primarily on his Fourseam Fastball (93mph) and Slider (81mph). He also rarely threw a Change (86mph).
Is Jason Grilli still Pitching?
For now, the 15-year veteran has stepped away from baseball and told Toronto’s TSN 1050 that he’s enjoying life at home, catching up with his family and getting back to being an “All-Star Dad.”
When did Jason Grilli sign with the Pirates?
December 12, 2012: Signed as a Free Agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates. June 27, 2014: Traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for Ernesto Frieri. October 30, 2014: Granted Free Agency.
Who are the baseball players that Jason Grilli played for?
Jason Michael Grilli (born November 11, 1976) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He previously 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.
Where does Jason Grilli and his wife 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. In December that year, they purchased a home for $1,600,000 in the suburb of Pine Township.
How did Jason Grilli get his nickname grilled cheese?
Personal life. 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.