Kevin Gross

Who is Kevin Gross?

Kevin Frank Gross is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1983 through 1997.

Gross played for five different teams during his career: the Philadelphia Phillies, Montreal Expos, Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, and Anaheim Angels. He made his Major League Baseball debut on June 25, 1983, and played his final game on July 25, 1997.

On August 10, 1987, Gross was caught pitching with an illegal substance, sandpaper, in his glove, and he was suspended for 10 games. He was selected to the National League All-Star team in 1988. On August 17, 1992, as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Gross threw a no-hitter versus their rivals, the San Francisco Giants, in a 2-0 victory.

On September 9, 1986, Gross surrendered the first of Rafael Palmeiro's 569 career home runs.

In 2002 he was named to the Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame.