Wayne Gross

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Given name: Wayne Dale Gross
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Thirdbase
Hght/Wght: 6'2" / 210 lbs
Bats/Throws: L / R
Born: Jan 14, 1952 in Riverside, CA
Age: 73
Debut: Aug 21, 1976

Wayne Dale Gross (born January 14, 1952), is an American former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as a third baseman from 1976-1986. Gross was named to the All-Star Game as a rookie in 1977 as a last-minute injury replacement for Vida Blue. As a rookie Gross belted 22 home runs on the year. On December 8, 1983, Gross was traded by the Oakland Athletics to the Baltimore Orioles for Tim Stoddard.

Along with former big leaguer Carney Lansford, Gross makes a cameo in the 1994 Disney movie, Angels in the Outfield as a relief pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.

Gross coached high school baseball and tennis for a time at Monte Vista High School in Danville, California.