Yasmani Grandal
Positions:
Catcher and First Baseman
Bats: Both
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Throws: Right
6-2, 225lb (188cm, 102kg)
Team:
Pittsburgh Pirates (majors, 10-day IL)
Born:
November 8, 1988
in La Habana, Cuba
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Draft: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 27th round of the 2007 MLB June Amateur Draft from Miami Springs HS (Miami Springs, FL) and the Cincinnati Reds in the 1st round (12th) of the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL).
High School: Miami Springs HS (Miami Springs, FL)
School: University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL)
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2012 season
2024 Contract Status:
Signed thru 2024, 1 yr/$2.5M (24)
Service Time (01/2024): 11.115
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Free Agent: 2025
Agents: GSE Worldwide • Previously: Wasserman, The Legacy Agency
National Team:
us
USA (College)
Full Name: Yasmani Grandal
Nicknames:
YRG Jr or Yazmanian Devil
Pronunciation: \yahz-MAHN-ee GRAHN-dahl\
Twitter:
@yazmanianDVL08
Instagram: @yasmaniandvl
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