Bird was a fifth-round pick by the New York Yankees in the 2011 amateur draft. I’m just really working forward to showing the work that I’ve put in to be back in this position and doing it with a good group of guys that enjoy playing ball, too.”. Bird, who spent the first five seasons of his MLB career in New York, was a non-roster invitee to Colorado’s spring training ahead of the 2021 season. Greg Bird’s baseball career isn’t finished yet. In 46 games and 157 at-bats, Bird hit 11 home runs with 31 RBIs. On Thursday afternoon, the Colorado Rockies announced that they had signed Greg Bird to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. He became a free agent on November 27.[31]. [15] He collected his first hit on August 15, a single off of Toronto Blue Jays reliever LaTroy Hawkins. [16] Teixeira injured his leg during a hit-by-pitch on August 17, which was later diagnosed as a season-ending shin fracture. He helped the Rockies to a 2-1 win over the Mariners Saturday with a walkoff homer. The Colorado Rockies agreed to a minor league contract with first baseman Greg Bird that includes and invite to major league spring training. Bird… He ultimately lost his job to Luke Voit before parting ways with the franchise. [8][9], In 2014, Bird began the season with the Tampa Yankees of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League, where he batted .277 with seven home runs and 32 runs batted in before he was promoted tor the Trenton Thunder of the Class AA Eastern League,[10] where he batted for a .253/.379/.558 triple slash to go along with seven homers and 11 RBI to create a full season equaling .271/.376/.472 slash line, 14 homers, and 43 RBI in 102 games. Bird missed the entire 2016 campaign and played a mere 173 games with the Yankees and their respective minor league affiliates, between 2017 and 2019. Bird attended Grandview High School in Aurora, Colorado, where he played for the baseball team as a catcher and formed a battery with pitcher Kevin Gausman. [12], Bird started the 2015 season with Double-A Trenton and was promoted to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders of the Class AAA International League during the season. Greg Bird’s baseball career isn’t finished yet.. [1][2][3] He committed to attend the University of Arkansas to play college baseball for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He also led the league in extra-base hits (16), on-base percentage (.556), slugging percentage (1.098) and OPS (1.654). He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees. And will Colorado host a Grateful Dead night at Coors Field? If Bird can continue his strong spring, he could end up with a bench role and getting time at first base behind C.J. [21], In spring training, Bird showed a full recovery from his season-ending shoulder surgery, hitting eight home runs, tied for the most with Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper. Bird didn’t play in the Majors because of a calf injury with the Rangers and a positive COVID-19 intake test with Bird was once thought to be a major part of the Yankees’ future after he bat .261 with 11 homers over 46 games as a rookie in 2015, when he filled in for injured starter Mark Teixeira. [14], On August 13, 2015, the Yankees announced that they would promote Bird to the major leagues, serving as a backup to Mark Teixeira at first base and Alex Rodriguez at designated hitter. [7] He finished the season, hitting .288/.428/.511 with 20 home runs and a minor league leading 107 walks. Bird was named the Colorado Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year as a senior. He hit a 450-foot (140 m) home run during the AFL Fall Stars Game. [6], Bird made his professional debut for the Gulf Coast Yankees in 2011. “It’s definitely a younger group. Rockies Mailbag: Who’s on first? The 2020 season didn’t go well for first basemen C.J. Your California Privacy Rights The 28-year-old Grandview High grad signed a minor league contract with the Rockies that includes … [33], On February 11, 2021, Bird signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies organization that included an invitation to Spring Training. His family moved to Colorado when he was 10 years old. DENVER — Greg Bird is coming home to Colorado. September 15, 2020 But after undergoing surgery to repair a shoulder labrum tear in 2016, Bird struggled to stay healthy. The Rockies have agreed to a minor league contract with free-agent first baseman Greg Bird, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com (via Twitter).He’ll be in Major League camp this spring. In Game 3 of the ALDS, Bird hit a solo home run off of Cleveland Indians reliever and former Yankee Andrew Miller, only the second home run Miller had allowed on a fastball to a lefty in the last three seasons. DENVER – The Colorado Rockies agreed to a minor league contract with first baseman Greg Bird that includes and invite to major league spring training. On September 15, 2020, Bird signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies organization. Now working to resurrect his Major League Baseball career with the Colorado Rockies, Greg Bird still carries with him plenty of lessons he learned as a member of the New York Yankees. Bird underwent successful surgery, and was ruled out for the entire 2016 MLB season. The former Yankees first baseman is close to securing a spot on the Rockies’ Opening Day roster. [28] He underwent successful surgery the next day, and it was revealed to be a small bone spur. 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On April 16, Bird was placed on the 10-day IL with a left plantar fascia tear, prompting the Yankees to call up first baseman Mike Ford. March 15, 2021 | 2:27pm | Updated March 15, 2021 | 2:27pm. Since Bird’s 2015 debut season, his career has been plagued by a variety of injuries. Bird started the 2013 season with the Charleston RiverDogs of the Class A South Atlantic League. Contract: 1 yr(s) / $57,222 Signing Bonus: - [32] Bird suffered an injury before he could appear in a game, and was designated for assignment on August 11 without ever playing as a Ranger. There has definitely been low times where it’s  been difficult I would say. [23] In July, Bird was diagnosed with an injury to the os trigonum in his right foot; he would have surgery to remove the bone. The former Yankees first baseman is close to securing a spot on the Rockies’ Opening Day roster. He elected free agency after being outrighted to the minors. Terms of Use Bird served as the final out in Game 7 of the ALCS against the Houston Astros, flying out to center to eliminate the Yankees from World Series contention. New York had appeared to have found their long term answer at first. Greg Bird, “best high school hitter in Colorado,” trying to resurrect career with Rockies Giants’ Kevin Gausman see power potential at Coors Field Bird, 28, has joined the Rockies on a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Come on, Greg Bird! You get tossed to the wolves. MLB scores, standings, stats and blogs covering every player and team in Major League Baseball. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on May 12. After a slew of injuries derailed his career with the Yankees, Bird signed minor-league contract with the Rangers and then the Phillies during the 2020 season. MLB baseball news, rumors and Fantasy advice from the experts at CBSSports.com. Gregory Paul Bird (born November 9, 1992) is an American professional baseball first baseman in the Colorado Rockies organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees. Here are some of the highlights from the conversations. The 28-year-old didn’t appear in the majors in 2020 after signing with the Texas Rangers last offseason. Greg Bird has learned not to dwell on the injuries that have hijacked his baseball career. [24] On August 26, Bird was activated of the 60-day DL after missing 103 games and went 1-for-2 with two walks in a game that afternoon. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. I think it will serve me well this year. My mentality. [34], Bird was born in Memphis, Tennessee. [4] He was drafted as a catcher but was moved to first base. [20], Bird suffered a recurrence of his right shoulder injury during the 2015-16 offseason, which was diagnosed as a torn labrum. DENVER: The Colorado Rockies agreed to a minor league contract with first baseman Greg Bird that includes and invite to major league spring training. Privacy Notice Sitemap We've received your submission. February 11, 2021: 1B Greg Bird assigned to Albuquerque Isotopes. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. His performance was hampered due to an injury he sustained after fouling a ball of his foot at the end of Spring Training, batting .100 in 19 games. “Really just growing up. Bird finished the season hitting .171 in 35 at bats. There was a time that Bird appeared to be a future star. He finished the season playing in four games, going 1 for 12. In 2012, he played in only 28 games due to injuries. “This is all I’ve wanted to do. “There has been an evolution for me,” he said Friday from his home in Tampa, Fla. On July 31, 2020, Bird was brought back to MLB once he was recalled by the Texas Rangers. Bird led the AFL with six home runs was named the AFL Most Valuable Player. [5] Bird signed with the Yankees, receiving a $1.1 million signing bonus and bypassing his commitment to Arkansas. [11] After the season, the Yankees assigned Bird to the Scottsdale Scorpions of the Arizona Fall League (AFL). Rockies recap: Greg Bird hits walk-off homer to beat Seattle, Brendan Rodgers strains hamstring Kyle Freeland was sharp in his second spring start, … He’s a graduate of Grandview High School in Aurora, Colorado, where he caught Kevin Gausman, who was a year ahead of him.Shortly after earning the Gatorade Player of the Year award for Colorado in 2011, Bird was drafted by the Yankees in the fifth round, and soon moved to first base. On February 4, 2020, Bird signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers. C.J. A coin-sized calcium deposit was also removed from the ankle. Bird struggled in 2018 batting .199/.286/.386 with 11 home runs and 38 RBIs and lost his starting job to Luke Voit late in the season. “It’s all I’ve ever known,” Bird told 9 News in Colorado last month. Greg Bird rips a ball down the right-field line for a walk-off home run, giving the Rockies a 2-1 victory over the Mariners Colorado Rockies hope Greg Bird can still fly. The Colorado Rockies are giving a former Aurora prep baseball star a chance. Greg Bird signed a 1 year / $57,222 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $57,222 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $57,222. The Colorado Rockies agreed to a minor-league contract with first baseman Greg Bird that includes and invite to major league spring training, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. Bird would go on to miss the rest of the 2019 season. — Rockies … (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) On Monday morning, newly signed Colorado Rockies first basemen Greg Bird and C.J. Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Your California Privacy Rights With the Rangers, Bird was recalled in July 2020 but suffered an ankle injury before he could appear in a game and was designated for assignment in August. That Bird has landed with the Rockies makes sense given his area ties. Cron met with the media via Zoom, including Rox Pile. After not playing during the regular season, Bird recovered from his shoulder injury in time to be assigned to the Scottsdale Scorpions of the Arizona Fall League in October 2016. The former New York Yankees slugger has found a new home with the Colorado Rockies and there's a chance he breaks camp with the team. The Colorado Rockies signed free-agent first baseman Greg Bird to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training, the club announced on Thursday. Meghan Markle may have been wrong about Archie's royal title. For me, I feel like I’ve made strides in a lot of different areas in my life. [25] It was the only run scored in the game as the Yankees won 1–0. He finished the season hitting .337/.450/.494 with two home runs. But why Adams and not Greg Bird, Connor Joe, or Colton Welker? In 48 games played in 2017, Bird batted .190 with 9 home runs and 28 RBI. Cron. Cron missed most of the season with a left knee injury while with the Tigers. [30], On November 20, 2019, the Yankees designated Bird for assignment. Greg Feasel is in his 24th year with the Colorado Rockies and ninth as chief operating officer. Thanks for contacting us. Greg Bird profile page, biographical information, injury history and news Yankees pitcher 'excited' with elbow surgery behind him, © 2021 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved I’m not going to lie." He finished the season with a .261 batting average and a .343 on-base percentage. Your Ad Choices Greg Bird is returning to his roots in his latest attempt to resurrect his baseball career. It’s been a unique career. You learn to persevere, you learn patience, you learn a lot of traits that are not only going to help me in baseball, but in life. Colorado Rockies signed free agent 1B Greg Bird to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. The 28-year-old didn't appear in the majors in 2020 after signing with the Texas Rangers last offseason. And when you grow up under a spotlight, you learn quick. September 15, 2020: Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent 1B Greg Bird to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. He won the Kevin Lawn Award as the Yankees Minor League Player of the Year. Since his return from injury, Bird batted .253 and hit 8 home runs. First baseman Greg Bird is attempting to resurrect his career with his hometown team. Cron, Josh Fuentes and Greg Bird battle for starting spot. The Colorado Rockies called up first baseman Matt Adams up from the alternate training site. The former Grandview High School star signed a minor league deal with the Rockies … The Rockies announced today that they have signed 1B Greg Bird to a Minor League contract with an invite to Major League Spring Training. This was the second time Bird had ankle surgery; a different problematic bone was removed from the ankle the previous summer. [4], Bird was drafted by the New York Yankees in the fifth round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft. [26] In the postseason, Bird slashed .244/.426/.512 with three home runs and 6 RBIs; he was also thrown out at home plate twice.[27]. [13] He made his major league debut that night, going 0-for-5. [17], On August 19, Bird hit his first two MLB home runs off of Minnesota Twins pitcher Ervin Santana. As a result, Bird became the Yankees' starting first baseman for the rest of 2015. Greg Bird, , , stats and updates at CBSSports.com. “It’s fun to share experiences with each other and build off that.”. The 28-year-old didn’t appear in the majors in 2020 after signing with the Texas Rangers last offseason. [19] On September 22, Bird hit a game winning three-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the top of the tenth inning. On May 2, Bird was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a bruised right ankle. He exploded on the scene with the Yankees, posting a 135 OPS+ and belting 11 homers over his 178 plate appearances. [citation needed] During an exhibition game against the Atlanta Braves, Bird hit the first-ever home run in SunTrust Park.[22]. [29] Bird returned from his ankle surgery on May 26, 2018. Bird (illness) signed a minor-league contract with the Rockies on Thursday and will attend big … The Colorado Rockies agreed to a minor league contract with first baseman Greg Bird that includes and invite to major league spring training. Bird elected free agency on August 14 after being outrighted to the minors. Greg Bird hopes to revive career with hometown Rockies Former Grandview High School star and Yankee says: "It’s exciting to be going back home again. Gregory Paul Bird (born November 9, 1992) is an American professional baseball first baseman in the Colorado Rockies organization. Cron and Greg Bird. And I enjoy that,” the 28-year-old Bird told reporters. Though many moves the club has made recently haven’t been well-received, the Rockies announced Thursday via social media that it had signed first baseman Greg Bird — who starred at Grandview High School — to a minor league contract that includes an invitational to compete in Spring Training. DENVER -- Left-handed-hitting first baseman Greg Bird, who showed power and promise with the Yankees before injuries derailed him, is looking to rekindle his career with the Rockies -- his hometown club. 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