Mark Grudzielanek dives back ahead of an Orel Hershiser pick-off throw. Also pictured: John Olerud taking the throw.
Grudzielanek exercising his authority: Calling off superstar right fielder Shawn Green to make this catch.
Ready for anything: A shot of Grudzielanek in Expos uniform. He's ready for anything that comes his way!
Don't question his attitude toward the game: Grud sacrifices his body to make the throw to first. What's more, despite the great slide, Grud's throw gets to Karros in time for the Double Play!
Early in his career while playing for the Montreal Expos, Grudzielanek's critics said his defense was suspect. Grud didn't listen to them. Here he is going all-out at shortstop to take a hit away from an opponent.
Grudzielanek with his team M.V.P. award for his play on the 1999 squad.
Making the play: Mark Grudzielanek fields this Met grounder and checks the runner on third before going to first for the out.
HE'S OUT! Grudzielanek beats Houston Astro Catcher Meluskey to the bag to end the Astros' rally attempt.
A rest: Mark Grudzielanek takes a breather in the Dodger dugout awaiting his turn at bat. Note his early-season goatee.
Picture of Mark with the Expos.
Teamwork: Grudzielanek puts the tag on Atlanta Braves right fielder Brian Jordan while shortstop Kevin Elster backs up the play. With Jordan sliding hard, Grud again is sacrificing his body for the team.
Turning 2: Grudzielanek steps on the bag for the force and fires down to Karros for 2!
Mark with 2 fans at Spring Training in Vero Beach, Florida.
Night in and night out, Grud makes plays like this. The hard slide is meaningless as Mark has already got the ball on its way to first base for the double play.
It is GONE! Grudzielanek is congratulated by pitcher Carlos Perez as he crosses the plate after a home run. Although he is normally more of a hitter for average, Grud can muscle up and hit the long ball occasionally.
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