Cody’s Major League Baseball History
The Tigers had the first eye for Cody Ross in 1999. Cody signed with Detroit in the fourth round draft. In the Minor League, Cody won several awards including 2002 Eastern league All-Star and the 2003 Triple A All-Star. He was also very popular with the fans. They voted Cody “most popular player”, so Cody gets his first bobble head. Cody hit his first grand slam with the Tigers in 2003.
In April of 2004 Cody gets traded to the Dodgers. Cody played AAA ball until 2006. In spring training of 2006, Cody hit 4 home runs, leading the team. This helps him make the 25-man Roster. Cody is now a major leaguer. In the first 8 games for the Dodgers, Cody bats .500, with 7 hits, 2 home runs and 9 RBI’s. Frustrated because of limited playing time, Cody goes to management.
The Dodgers traded Ross to the Reds on May 1st, 2006. On Cody’s first at-bat, he gets hit on the pinkie. Three days later the Reds put him on the 20-day Disabled List. (Ross gets to work out with long time idol Ken Griffey Jr.) The Reds activate Cody on May 23rd. On the 26th Cody gets traded to the Marlins. Narron, the GM of the Reds tells Cody to remember him when he becomes a free agent. Narron basically gave Cody away for his own good. The Reds were really full of veteran established outfielders and knew Ross would not get much playing time when Griffey came off the DL…It was the best move that could have been made for Ross.
Now a Florida Marlin, Ross is working his way into the line up. After playing with 3 teams in less than 3 months, it has been a whirlwind for the all star that can’t find the hat stand. I think he just found one. I saw a #12 Marlins Jersey hanging on it.
I’m pretty sure I played baseball with Cody Ross (pretty sure it was this Cody Ross) in Plano, Texas, near Dallas, growing up. I think I remember he moved away to New Mexico before high school.
Anyway, can anyone that knows Cody confirm or deny this? I’m fairly sure he would possibly even remember me.
If so, hello Cody, and congrats on all your big-league sucess.
Andy Gwisdala
September 11th, 2006 | #
You’re probably thinking of the right Cody. He played on John Wolverton’s team in Plano.
December 2nd, 2006 | #
I am in a Fantasy basebal NL only keeper league where I have had Cody Ross on my roster for 4 seasons. It is very old and great league with guys who really love and study baseball. Last year my team won the league and I have credited Cody Ross for the Championship. His power and average some weeks carried my team. I am sure he will hit 30 bombs this year. In our league their is a lot of smack talk going back and forth and I am constantly bragging on Cody. Always asking “when are they gonna start believing in Cody”. It’s to the point where the guys are worried about me and Cody. Anyway, I just found this sight and if there is anyone who reads this that knows Cody or can make sure he reads this, I would love an autographed picture with some kind of note on it about helping me win the Sarasota TGL Fantasy baseball league to take to my draft, It would be a whoot. thanks
February 16th, 2009 | #
Hey Kevin, great story! Hopefully Dave can pass this on to Cody (or maybe Cody will read it himself).
February 17th, 2009 | #
They left out his mad soccer skills with the Lovejoy Tigers.
April 9th, 2009 | #
May 31, 2012. I was just in the Plano ISD office (Plano, TX Independent School District) for an administrative matter, and the lady helping me noticed my San Francisco Giants checks. She asked if I was a fan and told me that her son played high school ball with Cody Ross in Allen.
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