Grant McCray explained

Grant McCray
Team:San Francisco Giants
Number:58
Position:Outfielder
Birth Date:7 December 2000
Birth Place:Billings, Montana, U.S.
Bats:Left
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:August 14
Debutyear:2024
Debutteam:San Francisco Giants
Statleague:MLB
Statyear:August 21, 2024
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.240
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:1
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:2
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Grant Snow McCray (born December 7, 2000) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.

Career

McCray was born in Billings, Montana while his father, Rodney, was coaching in the Cincinnati Reds farm system for the Billings Mustangs.[1] He attended Lakewood Ranch High School in Bradenton, Florida. He was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the third round of the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft.[2]

McCray made his professional debut with the rookie–level Arizona League Giants, batting .270/.379/.335 in 185 at bats.[3] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] McCray returned to action in 2021 to play for the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Giants and Single–A San Jose Giants, batting a combined .274/.342/.422 in 135 at bats.[3]

McCray started 2022 with San Jose, with whom he batted .291/.383/.525 (8th in the California League) in 436 at bats, with 92 runs (2nd), nine triples (2nd), 21 home runs (3rd), 69 RBI (10th), and 35 stolen bases (5th) while being caught 10 times (2nd), and 148 strikeouts (6th).[5] [3] He also had 52 at bats for the Eugene Emeralds, for whom he batted .269/.387/.423.[3]

McCray began the 2024 campaign with the Double–A Richmond Flying Squirrels, and was promoted to the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats in June. In 97 games split between the two teams, he slashed .242/.330/.446 with 12 home runs, 53 RBI, and 14 stolen bases. On August 14, 2024, McCray was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[6] [7] McCray made his major league debut that night,[8] and recorded his first hit and home run the following day.[9] [10]

Personal life

McCray's father, Rodney McCray, played in MLB.[11]

Notes and References

  1. News: Baggarly . Andrew . Giants' Grant McCray clears the fence as a baseball family celebrates: 'This is the dream' . August 18, 2024 . . August 15, 2024.
  2. News: Maffezzoli . Dennis . Mustangs McCray realizes baseball dream . August 18, 2024 . . June 4, 2019.
  3. Web site: Grant McCray Minor Leagues Statistics. Baseball-Reference.com.
  4. Web site: 2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled. August 14, 2024. mlb.com. en.
  5. News: Lockard . Melissa . Giants minor-league notes: Vaun Brown, Casey Schmitt and more . August 18, 2024 . . May 16, 2022.
  6. News: Rubin . Shayna . With an eye on defense, Giants call up Grant McCray and demote Marco Luciano . August 14, 2024 . San Francisco Chronicle . August 14, 2024.
  7. News: Guardado . Maria . No. 11 prospect McCray gets call to The Show; Luciano optioned . August 14, 2024 . MLB.com . August 14, 2024.
  8. News: Michael Harris hits grand slam in 1st at-bat in injury return, Braves rout Giants 13-2 . August 16, 2024 . Associated Press . ESPN.com . August 14, 2024.
  9. News: Logan Webb pitches 7 2/3 shutout innings as Giants blank Braves 6-0 to avoid sweep . August 16, 2024 . Associated Press . ESPN.com . August 15, 2024.
  10. News: Guardado . Maria . 'Can't be more thankful': McCray follows up squeeze with 1st career HR . August 16, 2024 . MLB.com . August 15, 2024.
  11. Web site: Son of player who ran through wall drafted . . June 4, 2019 .