Vaughn Grissom facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Vaughn Grissom |
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Grissom with the Red Sox in 2024
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| Boston Red Sox – No. 5 | |||
| Second baseman / Shortstop | |||
| Born: January 5, 2001 Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
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| August 10, 2022, for the Atlanta Braves | |||
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) |
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| Batting average | .255 | ||
| Home runs | 5 | ||
| Runs batted in | 33 | ||
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Vaughn Anthony Grissom (born January 5, 2001) is an American professional baseball player. He plays as a second baseman and shortstop for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball (MLB). Before joining the Red Sox, he played for the Atlanta Braves. He started his MLB career in 2022.
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Vaughn Grissom's Early Baseball Days
Vaughn Grissom went to Paul J. Hagerty High School in Oviedo, Florida. He played baseball there with his teammate, Riley Greene. In his final year of high school in 2019, Vaughn had a great batting average of .389. He also had a very low earned run average of 0.82.
The Atlanta Braves chose him in the 11th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. Vaughn decided to sign with the Braves. This meant he gave up his plan to play college baseball at Florida International University.
Vaughn Grissom's Professional Career
Starting in the Minor Leagues
Vaughn Grissom began his professional baseball journey with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Braves. In 44 games, he hit .288 with three home runs and 23 RBIs. He did not play in 2020 because the minor league season was canceled.
In 2021, he started with the Augusta GreenJackets. Later that year, he moved up to the Rome Braves. Across both teams, he had a strong season. He hit .319, with seven home runs, 43 RBIs, and 16 stolen bases. He returned to Rome for the start of the 2022 season.
In July 2022, Vaughn was promoted again. He joined the Mississippi Braves in the Double-A Southern League. He played 22 games there, hitting an impressive .363. Soon after, he got the call to play in the major leagues.
Major League Debut with the Atlanta Braves
On August 10, 2022, the Braves brought Vaughn Grissom up to the major leagues. This happened after another player, Orlando Arcia, got injured. Vaughn made his first MLB appearance that night. He played as the starting second baseman for Atlanta.
His debut game was at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox. Vaughn had an amazing first game! He got two hits in four tries. He hit a two-run home run over the famous Green Monster wall. He also stole a base. At just 21 years and seven months old, Vaughn Grissom made history. He became the youngest player in either the American League or National League to hit a home run and steal a base in his very first MLB game.
After the 2022 season, the Braves' shortstop, Dansby Swanson, left the team. This gave Vaughn a chance to become the starting shortstop for the 2023 season. He competed with Orlando Arcia and Braden Shewmake during spring training. On March 20, Vaughn was sent to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers. Arcia was chosen as the starting shortstop.
Joining the Boston Red Sox
On December 30, 2023, the Braves traded Vaughn Grissom to the Boston Red Sox. In return, the Braves received pitcher Chris Sale. During spring training in 2024, Vaughn had a groin strain. This injury meant he couldn't start the regular season right away.
He was ready to play on May 3, when he made his debut for the Red Sox. On June 1, Vaughn had to leave a game early. He strained his hamstring while running to first base.
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Vaughn Grissom with the Red Sox in 2024
