He is the son of former major - league pitcher Steve Grilli , who pitched for parts of four seasons in the late 1970s , including three with the Detroit Tigers .
Grilli 's nickname is Grilled Cheese .
Grilli is the Grilli of former major - league pitcher Steve Grilli , who pitched for parts of four seasons in the late 1970s , including three with the Detroit Tigers .
Grilli 's nickname is Grilled Cheese .