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Marquis Grissom Net Worth

Marquis Grissom is a former American professional baseball player who has an estimated net worth of $22 million. He built his wealth during a professional baseball career that lasted nearly two decades and included stints with several Major League Baseball teams. Grissom was one of the better defensive center fielders of his generation. He combined [...] The post Marquis Grissom Net Worth…

Marquis Grissom Net Worth

Marquis Grissom is a former professional baseball player with an estimated net worth of $22 million. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on April 17, 1967. Grissom began his college baseball career at Florida A&M University before beginning his professional career. He was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the third round of the MLB Draft and made his debut for the team in 1989.

Grissom went on to play for several Major League Baseball teams including the Montreal Expos, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants. He is best known for his time with the Atlanta Braves, where he helped the team win the 1995 World Series. During his career, Grissom established himself as one of the better defensive center fielders of his generation, earning four consecutive Gold Glove Awards from 1993 to 1996.

He was also selected to two MLB All-Star Games and won a World Series championship with the Atlanta Braves in 1995. After retiring from playing, Grissom remained involved in professional baseball through coaching, serving as the first base coach for the Washington Nationals in 2009.

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