In 1973, Grich set an all-time major league fielding record with a .995 fielding percentage, and twelve seasons later in 1985, he broke the record again (.997). He won four consecutive Gold Glove Awards and made the American League All-Star squad six times. He was an excellent fielder, with good range, soft hands, and a good arm, and he was steady turning the double play.

This Bob Grich game model Louisville Slugger bat appears to have been used but it is unknown when. It has Grich's number 3 on the knob and a crack in the handle.