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  • New York Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson (14) high fives into the dugout after his home run hit during the eighth inning of game two of the 2011 ALDS against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-US PRESSWIRE
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  • New York Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson (left) slides past New York Mets catcher Josh Thole to score a run during the game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray/THE STAR-LEDGER via US PRESSWIRE
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    • Curtis Granderson

    Granderson during a game in 2011
    New York Yankees – No. 14
    Center fielder
    Born: (1981-03-16) March 16, 1981 (age 31)
    Blue Island, Illinois
    Bats: Left Throws: Right 
    MLB debut
    September 13, 2004 for the Detroit Tigers
    Career statistics
    (through May 8, 2012)
    Batting average     .268
    Home runs     177
    Runs batted in     504
    Runs     668
    Hits     1,002
    Stolen bases     104
    Teams
    • Detroit Tigers (2004–2009)
    • New York Yankees (2010–present)
    Career highlights and awards
    • 2× All-Star (2009, 2011)
    • Silver Slugger Award (2011)
    • Led AL in RBI (2011)
    • Led MLB in triples in 2007 and 2008
    • 20–20–20 club
    • Major League Baseball Player of the Month Award (August 2011)

    Curtis Granderson (born March 16, 1981) is an American Major League Baseball (MLB) player for the New York Yankees. Before joining the Yankees in 2010, he played for the Detroit Tigers (2004–2009). Granderson is a left-handed batter who throws right-handed. A center fielder, Granderson is known for being a five-tool player. He is a two-time MLB All-Star (2009 and 2011) and won the Silver Slugger Award in 2011.

    Off the field, Granderson is recognized for his commitment to the community through outreach and charity work. Many of his charitable endeavors support inner city children. He has also served as an ambassador for MLB abroad. Granderson won the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award in 2009 for his on-field performance and contributions in the community.


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