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By Euler Leaks

Updated 29 March 2023

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Artist	Barry Stahl on Flickr
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Desc	Mark Grace raises his hat to the crowd at Chase Field during introductions before the Arizona Diamondbacks' Alumni Game in 2017. Steve Finley and Luis Gonzalez stand next to Grace and Willie Bloomquist, Orlando Hudson, Erubiel Durazo and Matt Williams stand behind him.
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American baseball player

Mark Grace is ...

Alive

Born	28 June 1964 in Winston-Salem
Age	58 years

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	United States of America
Spouse	Michelle Grace
Occupation	baseball player
Country for sport	United States of America
Awards	Rawlings Gold Glove Award
Sport	baseball
Member of sports team	Chicago Cubs, Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego State Aztecs baseball
Educated at	San Diego State University, Tustin High School and Saddleback College

About Mark Grace

Mark Grace: The Smooth Operator

Mark Grace was born on June 28, 1964, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He grew up playing baseball and was eventually drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 1985. Grace quickly became a fan favorite with his smooth swing and effortless fielding.

Over his 16-year career, Grace played for the Cubs, Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was a three-time All-Star and won four Gold Gloves for his exceptional defense at first base. Grace was also known for his consistency at the plate, hitting over .300 in ten seasons.

Off the field, Grace was a beloved figure in the baseball community. He was known for his quick wit and charm, and was a frequent guest on sports talk shows. Grace was also involved in numerous charitable organizations, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club.

However, Grace's career was not without controversy. In 2002, he was arrested for driving under the influence and was suspended for three games. Grace later admitted to struggling with alcoholism and sought treatment.

Despite this setback, Grace remained a beloved figure in the baseball world. He retired in 2003 with a career batting average of .303 and 2,445 hits. In 2016, he was inducted into the Arizona Diamondbacks Hall of Fame.

Today, Grace works as a broadcaster for the Diamondbacks and is still beloved by fans for his smooth style and easy charm.

References:

- "Mark Grace Stats." Baseball-Reference.com. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gracema01.shtml

- "Mark Grace." Arizona Diamondbacks. https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/history/d-backs-hall-of-fame/mark-grace