Mudcat Grant is 6' 1".
Mudcat Grant is 6 feet 1 inches tall. He weighs 186 pounds. He bats right and throws right.
Mudcat Grant's birth name is James Timothy Grant.
Mudcat Grant was born on August 13, 1935.
Mudcat Grant was born on August 13, 1935.
James "Mudcat" Grant is 81 years old (birthdate: August 13, 1935).
Mudcat Grant was born August 13, 1935, in Lacoochee, FL, USA.
Jim Mudcat Grant earned his nickname "Mudcat" during his childhood when he frequently caught mudcat fish (a type of catfish) in the Mississippi River. The name stuck with him throughout his baseball career, and he embraced it, becoming well-known as Mudcat Grant. The nickname reflects both his roots and his connection to the sport, highlighting a more personal aspect of his identity as a player.
One of his coaches said "way to go Mudcat" at his 1st spring training camp with the Giants during pitchers fielding practice.
Jim "Mudcat" Grant has three children. He is known not only for his successful baseball career but also for his role as a father. His family has often been a source of pride and joy for him throughout his life.
Mudcat Grant debuted on April 17, 1958, playing for the Cleveland Indians at Cleveland Stadium; he played his final game on September 29, 1971, playing for the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum.
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In 1970, Mudcat Grant played in 8 games for the Pittsburg Alleghenys, batting in all of them. He had 2 at bats, getting 0 hits, for a .000 batting average, with 0 runs batted in. He was walked 0 times. He struck out 0 times.