Career Timeline of Randal Grichuk: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Randal Grichuk built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Randal Grichuk is an American professional baseball outfielder, currently a free agent. He has played in MLB for several teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Angels, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Kansas City Royals. Grichuk's career has been marked by his time with these various franchises as an outfielder.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2008: All-State and All-Houston Area MVP

In 2008, as a baseball player at Lamar Consolidated High School, Randal Grichuk was named First Team All-State OF and All-Houston Area Most Valuable Player (MVP). He batted .435 with 18 home runs and 45 RBI, leading the Mustangs to a school record 29 wins and a Regional Final appearance that season.

2009: Drafted by the Los Angeles Angels

In 2009, Randal Grichuk was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the first round, with the 24th overall selection, in the 2009 MLB draft. He was drafted one selection ahead of Mike Trout. Grichuk then signed with the Angels, foregoing college.

2009: District MVP and All-American

In 2009, Randal Grichuk was named the 24-4A District MVP, Fort Bend Area MVP, 1st Team All State OF, and 1st Team All-American (EA Sports and Baseball America). During 28 games in 2009, he hit .613 with 21 home runs, 46 hits, 46 RBI and 47 runs before Lamar was defeated in the third round of the playoffs.

2012: Played for Inland Empire 66ers

In 2012, Randal Grichuk played 135 games and batted .298 with 18 home runs and 71 runs batted in with the Single-A Inland Empire 66ers.

November 20, 2013: Added to Angels 40-man roster

On November 20, 2013, Randal Grichuk was added to the Los Angeles Angels' 40-man roster.

April 28, 2014: MLB Promotion and Debut

On April 28, 2014, Randal Grichuk was promoted to the major leagues by the St. Louis Cardinals. He debuted as a defensive replacement in the outfield that same day.

2014: Started season with Memphis Redbirds

Randal Grichuk began the 2014 season with the Memphis Redbirds of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League.

August 13, 2016: First Career Grand Slam

On August 13, 2016, which was Randal Grichuk's 25th birthday, he hit his first career grand slam. This helped the Cardinals achieve an 8−4 win over the Cubs, ending their 11-game win streak.

April 2, 2017: Opening Night Homer and Walk-Off Single

On April 2, 2017, which was Opening Night versus the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium, Randal Grichuk homered and hit a walk-off bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth.