Afterwards, because they're the Rays, they decided not to bring him back, and so Opposite Ofastrikeout became a free agent for the first time in four years. December 30, 1977 [24], Balfour subsequently agreed to a two-year contract with the Rays, worth $12 million. The pair walked down the wedding aisle in an intimate ceremony which was organized in the presence of their family and close ones. Contact your. I met Donnie and Cindy in 2011 through the Oakland A's organization. He said he would consider filing a grievance with the players association. When not recording offbeat independent pop, writing tabloid poetry, or editing travel magazines, he enjoys refurbishing antique sound reproduction equipment (go, Edison Standard, go!) Both his appearances were against the Seattle Mariners, who were kinda good in 2001. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Manager Ron Gardenhire liked what he saw, and tapped Sony Walkman to start September 3rd against the Anaheim Angels. Mrs. Balfour a fitness enthusiast with a pretty affinity for philanthropy, said there was no hesitation from her when she found out about Smile Train. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Balfour, 38, last pitched briefly in early 2015 with the. I think my husband was amazed, Balfour says proudly. With the bases loaded and two outs, his first pitch to Cabrera was outside for ball one. Born on December 30, 1977, Grant Robert Balfour is 44 years old as of early 2022. Here, we take a look at who got the short end of the stick. With the Twins team, he played until 2004. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Milwaukee Brewers, Tampa Bay Devil Rays / Rays, and Oakland Athletics. On 17 December 2013, Balfour came to an agreement with the Baltimore Orioles on a two-year $15 million deal. For those of you who aren't aware, this is a series about the players that qualify for the Hall of Fame ballot that the Selection Committee chose to leave off, for whatever reason. He made his film debut in the drama Shattered Image (1998), followed by roles in What Women Want (2000) and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003). Only a couple days after his last outing where he faced 4 batters in the 12th inning without recording an out, Balfour was designated for assignment, and traded to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Grant Balfour has never won a World Series. His wife is Angie Balfour (m. 2006) Grant Balfour Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Why, as his name would suggest, he'd walk. I suppose the baseball gods have a fickle sense of humor. They always seem to have these genuine, honest smiles. The at-bat continued and ended with Cabrera striking out. On December 17, 2013, he came to an agreement with the Baltimore Orioles on a two-year deal. Former Aussie MLB Players Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith dive into their World Series Predictions and discuss Aaron Judge's big free agency. A couple bad outings left the spot open for Ryan Cook, but once he also began to struggle in mid-August, Balfour once again took over, and would hold the job for the rest of that season and the next once his option was picked up. As great as it would've been to see a relief pitcher named Grant Balfour on the Hall of Fame ballot, I don't think he deserved that honor. [17], On 8 July 2013, Balfour set the record for most consecutive saves for the Athletics, earning his 41st in a 21 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Exclusive licensing is not available for this image. The Aussies probably got baseball backwards and thought walks were a good thing for pitchers to do. Balfour stormed off the mound, yelling at Cabrera as he walked to the dugout. He's got a graduate degree in English, a mail-order Doctorate of Divinity, and a Ph.D from the school of the open road. 3.28 FIP, too. So it was great! Balfour says. He finished the year as the fourth most valuable pitcher on the team by bWAR, rotation or bullpen. Within days of contacting the charity this past spring, Balfour was making plans for a fundraising event to be staged at the July 26th As home game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The Rays eventually won 5-2 in 11 innings . Aussie MLB players Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith get stuck right into all the new contracts, all the hype and madness of spring training, Aussie Word of the Day, the All In moments sponsored by All In Energy Drink and more! He missed the 2005 season due to injury, and in the 2006 season, he played for the Cincinnati Reds organization. Despite a solid spring training, he eventually lost for on the final spot and was designated for assignment. | That is, until July of 2003, when the Twins moved a Rule 5 draft pick from a couple years prior up from the bullpen to the starting rotation. It was a spot he wouldn't relinquish for about a month. Eric Balfour is a dad for the second time! Balfour was interested in pursuing a career as a baseball player from an early age. Over the rest of the season, he'd win another decision and not lose any more, which is nice, but he'd have a 6.14 ERA and the Devil Rays would lose 96 games, which is not. vs. NYY 0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 SO, 3 BB, 3 ER, Rookie Status: Not only that, but David was the owner of the Sydney Blue Sox. Celebrity. Still, the first batter he faced, Mike Cameron, struck out. Grant Balfour has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. Oh that was awful. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. About Grant Balfour is a 45 year old Australian Baseballer born on 30th December, 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Although he pitched considerably more innings and games pitched, he finished a disappointing 54, with 4 saves and a 4.81 ERA for the season with 69 strikeouts compared to the previous season's 82. Balfour, owner of the A's record for consecutive saves, participated in an autograph session prior to the game, and there was also an in-game raffle and donation table set up behind Section 120. in Sydney, Australia Grant's mom, Lynn, a gregarious teacher. Do you have a sports website? Later, he again got into a controversy as it was revealed that the Orioles would not sign him due to due to his physical fitness. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Balfour claimed that Martinez gave him a "viral death stare" prior to exchanging words as he composed it on Twitter. Balfour responded that he was perfectly healthy and other doctors who examined him disputed the Orioles interpretation of his physical results. He is a member of famous Player with the age 45 years old group. Balfour is a happily married man and is leading a happy life with his beloved wife named. In 65 appearances, Balfour finished the year 3841 in save opportunities, going 13 with a 2.59 ERA as the team's closer, striking out 72 in 62.2 innings with a .206 OBA. [3] He finished the season in the Rays' bullpen and was re-signed to a one-year deal. So I Googled Smile Train and sent them a letter saying Id love to get involved, she recalls. Grant Balfour is on Facebook. Angie Balfour reached out to the charity and discussed possible fundraising opportunities before bringing the idea to the A's and settling on the treadmill vehicle. They also had other capable pitchers in the bullpen, like Juan Rincon, Matt Guerrier, J.C. Romero, and a proven closer in Joe Nathan. His roles on television include Milo Pressman on the action-thriller TV series 24, a recurring role in the . Grant Balfour was born in Sydney, New South Wales. He is from Australia, and his star sign is Capricorn. Walk Joke would spend his first season in Oakland as a setup man for closer Andrew Bailey, and he'd perform that job well, notching a career high 26 holds in 2011. On 20 March 2012, he was named the Athletics' closer over Brian Fuentes. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. After missing 2005 with an injury, he played in the Cincinnati Reds organization in 2006. Balfour's father, David, was a rugby player and general manager and owner of the Sydney Blue Sox. The happy couple lives a low-key life keeping themselves away from the public platforms. Terms of Use, Kings Langley Public School & William Clarke College, Grant Balfour is a former baseball pitcher, Grant Balfour after announcing his retirement, Grant Balfour having good moments during his spare time. Mrs. Balfour ran the first 15-minute leg before Straily took over, and they'll keep rotating throughout the game. 2023 Getty Images. Balfour is being modest, Dickey countered. And yet, even with a name like that, Walk Batters played in the MLB long enough to qualify for the Hall of Fame ballot. ". That was before elbow ligament reconstruction surgery followed a spring training injury, and completely wiped out any hope of Balfour doing that. Balfour is a happily married man and is leading a happy life with his beloved wife named, Angie Balfour. So I Googled Smile Train and sent them a letter saying Id love to get involved,, (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({}) Grant Balfour is a former professional baseball relief pitcher hailing from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for multiple teams, including the Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers. Join Facebook to connect with Grant Balfour and others you may know. The case status is Not Classified By Court. Balfour wasn't done, and he would show up this time. Besides, Balfour was raised by his parents. So good to be back! So I thought, This is the time to make an impact on someones life, when theyre so innocent. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. Tip: Always use a Treadmill Mat to avoid damaging your machine and improve the overall workout experience. Oakland Athletics closer Grant Balfour reacts after getting the final out of a Major League Baseball game against the Texas Rangers , Monday, Sept. 2, 2013 at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif . Balfour is known to shout at himself while on the mound and use profanity to fire himself up. Grant Balfour of the Tampa Bay Rays poses during Photo Day on Friday, February 26, 2010 at Charlotte County Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Florida. In Game 3 of the 2013 ALDS against the Detroit Tigers, Balfour began cursing at Victor Martinez, who then answered back, leading to both benches clearing. On 8 July 2013, Balfour set the record for most consecutive saves for the Athletics, earning his 41st in a 21 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. OAKLAND -- Tommy Milone called her a "fitness freak". The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. With two outs in the 8th, he hit a batter and walked another before giving up a three-run home run to Mark Reynolds, giving the Diamondbacks a 52 lead. Even after Brian Fuentes took over after Bailey got injured, Balfour didn't waver, finishing the year with a 2.47 ERA and a 1.032 WHIP, the best WHIP he'd had since that magical 2008 run. In 58.1 innings of work, he'd only allow 10 runs for a 1.52 ERA, strike out 82 batters, and maintain a WHIP of 0.891. After some time, Balfour agreed to a two-year contract with the Rays. Grant Balfour was born on December 30, 1977. Pitcher Grant Balfour of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts on the mound after hitting Brian McCann of the New York Yankees with a pitch to load the bases. His father's name is David, and he was a rugby player and general manager. (Age 37-109d) Or write about sports? Even struck out 36 in the 30.1 innings he pitched over that time plus earning 5 decisions, 4 of which were wins. Still, Balfour had shown he was far from done pitching great baseball. 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They needed another reliever, and so they gave Grant a call. It's like an offensive lineman being named Dee Venz Knoblauch. Balfour was inducted into the Baseball Australia Hall of Fame in February 2015. He earned a save on 31 May against the Chicago White Sox, retiring Brian Anderson to end the game in a Rays 20 win. Her rock-star figure can only be achieved with a serious workout routine. With the Oakland Athletics, Balfour signed a 2-year deal worth $8 million. [5] He cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Durham on 3 April 2008. Wife Angie Balfour not only shares the Oakland As relief pitchers hard-bodied physique, but also his love of baseball and passion for philanthropy. On 2 October 2008, during Game 1 of the ALDS, he was involved in an exchange of words with Chicago White Sox shortstop Orlando Cabrera. On 2 October 2008, during Game 1 of the ALDS, he was involved in an exchange of words with Chicago White Sox shortstop Orlando Cabrera. His favorite films include: Man Facing South-East, Night Of The Living Dead, Raising Arizona, City Of Lost Children and West Side Story, although most nights he curls up with a good book. He finished the season in the Rays' bullpen and was re-signed to a one-year deal. Deemed a misunderstanding between the two, there were no further incidents in the series, with Balfour getting the final out as the Rays won three games to one. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. Several days after the team released him, Balfour signed a minor league deal back with the Rays. - IMDb Mini Biography By: info@mpsdigital.com Family (1) Spouse Jeanie Balfour ( 27 May 2002 - present) Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites Balfour, who'd been doing pretty well as a Rochester Red Wing, was a Major Leaguer once again. Fans weren't too happy about the blown lead and let . After a lackluster spring training effort meant he started the year in the minors, at this point, there was no reason to expect anything. Balfour explains, I love to run and to take rides on the spin bike. His zodiac sign is Capricorn More about Grant Balfour Photo Gallery Grant Balfour Over that time, Balfour at one point had saved 44 games in a row, an Athletics franchise record. Meanwhile, we can say that Balfour lives a happy life with his partner and his family. A simple moment with her girls gave her the push to reach out. He is a native of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In the same way, he got offers from various teams. His ALCS was less exemplary, particularly the time he allowed 4 runs in 0.2 innings that led to his team losing a game they'd led 7-0 in the seventh inning. He does his own thing, especially during the season and I do my own thing. Grant Balfour had 571 strikeouts over his career. It was a way that we could get all of the girls involved, plus I could combine things that I was passionate about kids, helping out and working out. HaHAAAaaaa. In early August, Balfour regained the closer role from Ryan Cook. MLB relief pitcher who set the Oakland Athletics franchise record for consecutive saves with 44; named to his first All-Star game in 2013. AP Photo/Chris O'Meara. Pretty nice if I do say so. David Balfour died Wednesday and the service was quickly arranged for Friday, with 150-plus on hand and nearly as many unable to make it on short notice. Also, he remains married and lives in West Palm Beach, Florida with his wife, children, numerous animals and several million semi-domesticated bees. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. Balfour is known to shout at himself while on the mound and use profanity to fire himself up. He certainly did, appearing in three games right off the bat, and allowing 6 runs in 2.2 innings. Then a DL stint came, he came back, and allowed 6 runs in 6 innings of September baseball. Grant Balfour was born the son of African immigrants in the sleepy port town of Miami Beach. Over the next four months, Grant Balfour would become the best relief pitcher on the Rays. Privacy Policy. After an attempted comeback when the Rays offered him a second-chance minor league deal, Theschtick Isgettingold got released again, and officially retired on April 29, 2016. On July 27, 2007, he was designated by the Brewers and traded to the Tampa Bay Rays that day for Seth McClung. [31], Balfour's father, David, was a rugby player and general manager and owner of the Sydney Blue Sox. [29] While pitching with Triple-A Durham, Balfour held a 2.79 ERA in eight games, owning an 11:4 K:BB ratio over 9+23 innings. Balfour subsequently agreed to a two-year contract with the Rays, worth $12 million. After a three-year absence, Balfour made his return to the major leagues on 18 July, 2007, in the 8th inning with the Milwaukee Brewers. And if I'm being honest, he wasn't half bad. Maybe because in those 15 games (and 8 saves), he pitched 23.2 innings, and through them all, allowed only a single run. He finished 2008 with a 1.54 ERA, a 62 record, 4 saves out of 5 opportunities, 14 holds, and 82 strikeouts over 58+13 IP in 51 appearances. He was selected later in the month as a replacement All-Star pitcher for teammate Bartolo Coln. [2], The Brewers designated Balfour for assignment on 27 July 2007, and traded him to the Tampa Bay Rays that day for Seth McClung. On 29 October, the Athletics decided to exercise their option for Balfour worth $4.5M. Moreover, the former baseball player came into 2008 spring training as a long shot to make the Rays' bullpen. [13], On 18 January 2011, Balfour signed a 2-year, $8 million contract with the Oakland Athletics. Also, he remains married and lives in West Palm Beach, Florida with his wife, children, numerous animals and several million semi-domesticated bees. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He was recalled from Triple-A Durham on 29 May 2008. We also welcome back Cohey the Apprentice and he unveils his big announcement! He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Milwaukee Brewers, Tampa Bay Devil Rays / Rays, and Oakland Athletics. Balfour would visit the Hall in an Oakland A's cap for his 64 saves, 2.53 ERA, and 203 strikeouts with the franchise. Every time it seemed like he was ready in triple-A, something would knock him down again. That season was much less successful for the Rays, who finished 8478, 19 games behind the New York Yankees. The Rays were leading 1-0 when Balfour gave up an RBI double to Yoenis Cespedes that tied the score. 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