Terrance Grosswho was a quick bench weapon on World Series championship teams, has died at the age of 34, the Kansas City Royals announced Saturday.
Although the outfielder only recorded 85 plate appearances in eight seasons, he saw his time in the postseason.
He played in 11 postseason games as a pinch runner, stealing five bases in six attempts and scoring three times. He was part of a championship team with the Royals (2015), who drafted him as a 20th-round selection in 2011, the Los Angeles Dodgers (2020) and the Atlanta Braves (2021).
Gross spent time at all three outfield positions during his career with the Royals (2014-2017, 2019), Chicago Cubs (2018), Dodgers (2020) and New York Mets (2022). He hit .216/.310/.270 with 43 stolen bases in 52 attempts.
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The Georgia native is survived by his wife Britney and three children. Britney shared this on social media on Saturday Terrance died after “what should have been a simple procedure,” and asked for prayers for her family.
“He loved his children with everything he had,” Britney wrote. “He loved coaching the youth and those guys absolutely loved him.”
Omaha Storm Chasers, the Royals’ Triple-A affiliate, posted a message in tribute Gross.
“We join the Gross family and the baseball world in mourning the passing of Terrance Gross” wrote the Storm Chasers. “Known for his great speed, but even more for his friendliness and cheerful smile, Terrance I will be remembered as a great teammate and a dedicated family man.”
