Wayne Gross

Wayne Dale Gross

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 210 lb.
• School California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
• High School Riverside Polytechnic High School
• Debut August 21, 1976
• Final Game October 1, 1986
• Born January 14, 1952 in Riverside, CA USA

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Biographical information

The two most similar players to Wayne Gross through 2019, according to the similarity scores method, are Curt Blefary and Luis Valbuena. He hit a home run in the 1981 ALDS for the Oakland Athletics vs the Kansas City Royals.

His son, Kyle Gross, played in the minor leagues from 2000 to 2003.

Notable Achievements

• 1977 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
• AL All-Star (1977)
• 20-Home Run Seasons: 2 (1977 & 1984)