Baseball Players who Played for Rockies and Athletics
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players that have played for both the Colorado Rockies and Oakland A’s.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a little help. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played for both the Rockies and the Athletics.
Matt Holliday
Matt Holliday was a big-time player in baseball from 2004 to 2018. He started with the Rockies, had a nice run with the Cardinals, but also had brief stints with the A’s and Yankees.
Holliday was a beast at the plate and played a huge role in the Cardinals’ World Series win in 2011.
He hit over 300 home runs and maintained a strong .299 batting average throughout his career. He made the All-Star team seven times.
*Holliday was previously the most popular pick for this square (Grid 102).
Ron Gant
Ron Gant played from 1987 to 2003 and is probably best remembered for his time with the Braves and Reds. However, Gant played for 8 teams over his 16-year career making him an extremely versatile Immaculate Grid player.
Gant brought a dynamic mix of power and speed to the game, hitting over 300 home runs and stealing more than 240 bases during his career. In 1993, Gant hit a career-high 36 home runs and drove in 117 RBIs while finishing 5th in MVP voting.
Gant was a two-time All-Star and his 30-30 seasons (30 home runs and 30 stolen bases) in 1990 and 1991 were also high points in his career. After a devastating motorcycle accident before the 1994 season, Gant made an impressive comeback, proving his resilience and further endearing him to fans.
Jeff Francis
Jeff Francis, a Canadian left-handed pitcher, played in the Major Leagues from 2004 to 2015, most notably with the Colorado Rockies. His career also included stints with the Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, and Toronto Blue Jays.
Francis was a key figure in the Rockies’ rotation for several seasons, with his best season coming in 2007, when he posted a record of 17-9, an ERA of 4.22, and racked up 165 strikeouts.
His outstanding performance that year helped lead the Rockies to their first and only World Series appearance. Francis finished his career with a 72-82 win-loss record, a 4.97 ERA, and 869 strikeouts.
