Marquis Grissom is a former Major League baseball player who enjoyed a 17 year career in the
league. His notable accomplishments include:

• 1995 World Series Championship
• 1993 & 1994 All Star
• 4 time Gold Glove Award Winner
• 2 time National League stolen base champion
• 1997 American League Championship MVP
• 2009 Washington Nationals first base coach
• Known for the famous last catch of the 95 World Series Championship

Upon his retirement he founded The Marquis Grissom Baseball Association, Inc. (MGBA) in 2006. MGBA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization that provides athletes in underserved communities the opportunity to compete in a competitive baseball league. MGBA has been sponsoring youth travel baseball teams in the Metro-Atlanta area and has served over 1,000 young men throughout their 14 year existence.

They have an impressive 85% college placement rate and an 8% draft rate. His focus continues to be on education with baseball coming in a close 2nd. His program puts their money where their mouth is by offering free tutorial services, career development and college placement. His strong work ethic and drive are instilled in his student athletes. You can catch him dragging fields, driving kids to practice or taking them into his home when needed. He’s a hand’s on coach and is at his best on the field connecting with young men.

In March 2019, MGBA entered into a partnership with the City of South Fulton to take over the baseball program at Welcome All Park. Welcome All Park is where his youth baseball career began at the age of 7 and his program will now offer a baseball recreation league for kids from the age of  7-13. MGBA has since partnered with The City of College Park to run the baseball league for 14-18.

Marquis was born the 14th out of 15 kids to his parents who were married for 70 years before his mom made her transition. He was born and still resides in Atlanta with his wife Sharron of 9 years and their 6 children ages 14 to 28. They will all tell you he’s tough but fair. He challenges them to be the Best!!!