Robert
Grossman
LF · KC · Very poor
- PAL
- 11
- WAR
- -0.5
- HR
- 3
2024
Robbie Grossman
Biography
- Height
- 6' 0"
- Weight
- 95 kg
- Bats
- S
- Throws
- L
- MLB debut
- April 24, 2013
- Born
- September 16, 1989 (37)
- Birthplace
- San Diego, CA, USA
- Nickname
- RG
- Draft
- 2008
Career history
- Kansas City Royals · 2024 (1 season)
- Texas Rangers · 2024 (1 season)
- Chicago White Sox · 2024 (1 season)
- Texas Rangers · 2023 (1 season)
- Atlanta Braves · 2022 (1 season)
- Detroit Tigers · 2021 – 2022 (2 seasons)
- Athletics · 2019 – 2020 (2 seasons)
- Minnesota Twins · 2016 – 2018 (3 seasons)
- Houston Astros · 2013 – 2015 (3 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 86 | 208 | 44 | 3 | 16 | .212 | .615 | |
| 2024 | Kansas City Royals | 16 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .125 | .388 |
| 2024 | Texas Rangers | 45 | 105 | 25 | 3 | 10 | .238 | .698 |
| 2024 | Chicago White Sox | 25 | 71 | 15 | 0 | 4 | .211 | .597 |
| 2023 | Texas Rangers | 115 | 353 | 84 | 10 | 49 | .238 | .734 |
| 2022 | 129 | 411 | 86 | 7 | 45 | .209 | .621 | |
| 2022 | Atlanta Braves | 46 | 138 | 30 | 5 | 22 | .217 | .676 |
| 2022 | Detroit Tigers | 83 | 273 | 56 | 2 | 23 | .205 | .595 |
| 2021 | Detroit Tigers | 156 | 557 | 133 | 23 | 67 | .239 | .772 |
| 2020 | Athletics | 51 | 166 | 40 | 8 | 23 | .241 | .826 |
| 2019 | Athletics | 138 | 420 | 101 | 6 | 38 | .240 | .682 |
| 2018 | Minnesota Twins | 129 | 396 | 108 | 5 | 48 | .273 | .751 |
| 2017 | Minnesota Twins | 119 | 382 | 94 | 9 | 45 | .246 | .741 |
| 2016 | Minnesota Twins | 99 | 332 | 93 | 11 | 37 | .280 | .829 |
| 2015 | Houston Astros | 24 | 49 | 7 | 1 | 5 | .143 | .467 |
| 2014 | Houston Astros | 103 | 360 | 84 | 6 | 37 | .233 | .670 |
| 2013 | Houston Astros | 63 | 257 | 69 | 4 | 21 | .268 | .702 |
| Career totals | 1212 | 3891 | 943 | 93 | 431 | .242 | .719 | |
Robbie Grossman: our analysis
2024 season: .212 AVG, .322 OBP, .293 SLG, 3 HR, 16 RBI, 3 SB. WAR -0.5 · PAL 11, very poor.
In 2024, Robbie Grossman, 37, posts a PAL Rating of 11 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.5.
His strengths: discipline (85, among the best in the league). On the other hand, power (11, among the weakest in the league) and defense (12, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), no component is positive; the costliest: positional (-5.0).
A marked decline: his PAL was 27 in 2023, against 11 now; his WAR went from 0.5 to -0.5.
Advanced stats, 2024 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
84
wOBA
.283
xwOBA
.301
OPS
.615
AVG
.212
OBP
.322
HR
3
RBI
16
SB
3
PA
245
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2025 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.7
80% of cases: -0.8 to 1.7
Home runs
4
2024 WAR
-0.5
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
↓ Slight decline (-11)
- 20212.6 WAR · 2.3 per full season
- 20220.0 WAR · 0.0 per full season
- 20230.5 WAR · 0.7 per full season
- 2024-0.5 WAR · -1.2 per full season
Outlook, age included
-26 · 34 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2024
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
50
Replacement or prospect
- CON
- Contact
- 63
- POW
- Power
- 59
- EYE
- Eye
- 89
- SPD
- Speed
- 76
- FLD
- Fielding
- 59
- DUR
- Durability
- 71
- EX
- Experience
- 87
Why these ratings?Hide details
- CON — Contact : Strikeouts avoided, xBA, squared-up contact
- POW — Power : Barrels, exit velocity, home runs, xSLG
- EYE — Eye : Walks and strikeouts
- SPD — Speed : Sprint speed (Statcast), baserunning
- FLD — Fielding : Outs above average, WAR fielding runs
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2024
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
WAR, in runs
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2024 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg exit velocity
86.3 mi/h
12th percentile
Max exit velocity
107.0 mi/h
6th percentile
Barrels
3.3 %
11th percentile
Hard-hit
27.6 %
8th percentile
xBA
.217
12th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
27.7 pi/s
60th percentile
Outs above average
-4
24th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | KC | -0.5 | 11 | 50 | 86.3 | 107.0 | 3.3 | 27.6 | .217 |
| 2023 | TEX | 0.5 | 27 | 60 | 88.2 | 109.0 | 6.8 | 37.3 | .222 |
| 2022 | ATL | 0.0 | 14 | 61 | 86.7 | 105.8 | 3.5 | 30.4 | .205 |
| 2021 | DET | 2.6 | 60 | 77 | 87.8 | 110.9 | 7.6 | 34.1 | .232 |
Game log, 2024
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28 | @ ATL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .213 |
| Sep 27 | @ ATL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .216 |
| Sep 25 | @ WSH | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .219 |
| Sep 22 | vs SF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .218 |
| Sep 20 | vs SF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .219 |
| Sep 18 | vs DET | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .221 |
| Sep 16 | vs DET | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .224 |
| Sep 15 | @ PIT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .225 |
| Sep 14 | @ PIT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .226 |
| Sep 13 | @ PIT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .228 |
Robbie Grossman: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Robbie Grossman have in 2024?
Robbie Grossman has 3 home runs in 86 games in 2024, with a .212 batting average, 16 RBIs and a .615 OPS.
How old is Robbie Grossman?
Robbie Grossman is 37 years old: he was born on September 16, 1989.
How tall is Robbie Grossman, and how much does he weigh?
Robbie Grossman is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 209 lb (95 kg).
Where is Robbie Grossman from?
United States: Robbie Grossman was born in San Diego, CA, United States.
What team does Robbie Grossman play for?
Robbie Grossman plays for the Kansas City Royals in the MLB, at LF, wearing number 8.
How good is Robbie Grossman?
Robbie Grossman produced -0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2024. His PAL rating is 11 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Robbie Grossman getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 27 in 2023 to 11 in 2024 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Robbie Grossman drafted?
Robbie Grossman: 2008.
What is Robbie Grossman's projection for 2025?
Our projection has him at -0.7 WAR in 2025, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
