Tom Grant

Thomas Raymond Grant (born May 28, 1957) is an American former Major League Baseball player who played for the Chicago Cubs in . He was primarily used as an outfielder but was also used as a pinch hitter.

Early life and education

Grant graduated from Nipmuc Regional High School in Upton, Massachusetts and then attended the University of New Haven.

While at the University of New Haven, Grant played on three NCAA College World Series teams and hit 26 home runs for UNH from 1976 until 1979. A power hitter, Grant helped take UNH to four NCAA postseason berths.

Professional baseball career

Grant was signed by the Chicago Cubs on June 9, 1979 and made his major league debut on June 17, 1983, when the Cubs called him up from Iowa after Leon Durham suffered an injury and was placed on the disabled list. "He's earned the opportunity," Cubs manager Lee Elia said of Grant at the time. Grant was sent down to the minor leagues two weeks later but returned to the Cubs in September. In late September 1983, Grant collected his first major-league hit. In total, during his time with the Cubs in 1983, Grant had 20 major league at-bats and notching three hits. He left baseball after the 1985 season.

After baseball

Since 1999, Grant has worked for Covidien in Massachusetts as a director of accounting related to integrations.

Personal life

Grant currently lives in Mendon, Massachusetts.