Greg Brock

Born: 6/14/1957 in McMinnville, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-01 | Final Game: 1991-06-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Gregory Allen Brock

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Biography

Greg Brock was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1991. Born in 1957, he played primarily as a position player during his career, participating in a total of 1,013 games. Brock was known for his power-hitting abilities, finishing his career with 794 hits, 110 home runs, and 462 RBIs, showcasing a blend of offensive skill and consistency at the plate. He posted a career batting average of .248 and recorded 41 stolen bases, reflecting his versatility and speed as a player. Throughout the late 1980s, Brock contributed to the game during a period marked by the emergence of power hitters and a shift in offensive strategies. His ability to hit for power while still being a threat on the basepaths positioned him as a valuable asset to his teams. As a player who experienced the transition from the more traditional styles of play to the modern emphasis on home runs and slugging percentages, he played a part in the evolving landscape of baseball during his era. Brock's legacy is characterized by his contributions to the teams he played for and his role in the game during a dynamic time in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1013	3202	420	794	141	6	110	462	41	434	469	0.248	0.338	0.399	0.737	2799.4

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .399 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.737 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1982	LAD	NL	18	17	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	LAD	NL	146	455	64	102	14	2	20	66	5	83	81	0.224	.260 (-14%)	.324 (+5%)	.389 (+2%)	.714 (+3%)	518.6
1984	LAD	NL	88	271	33	61	6	0	14	34	8	39	37	0.225	.259 (-13%)	.322 (-1%)	.384 (+5%)	.707 (+2%)	139.5
1985	LAD	NL	129	438	64	110	19	0	21	66	4	54	72	0.251	.257 (-2%)	.323 (+3%)	.390 (+12%)	.714 (+8%)	707.8
1986	LAD	NL	115	325	33	76	13	0	16	52	2	37	60	0.234	.257 (-9%)	.325 (-5%)	.395 (+7%)	.720 (+1%)	36.9
1987	ATL	AL	141	532	81	159	29	3	13	85	5	57	63	0.299	.262 (+14%)	.331 (+12%)	.415 (+5%)	.746 (+8%)	1056.8
1988	ATL	AL	115	364	53	77	16	1	6	50	6	63	48	0.212	.254 (-17%)	.317 (+4%)	.377 (-18%)	.695 (-8%)	-339.1
1989	ATL	AL	107	373	40	99	16	0	12	52	6	43	49	0.265	.254 (+4%)	.319 (+8%)	.375 (+8%)	.694 (+8%)	643.6
1990	ATL	AL	123	367	42	91	23	0	7	50	4	43	45	0.248	.257 (-4%)	.324 (avg)	.385 (-5%)	.710 (-3%)	-189.3
1991	ATL	AL	31	60	9	17	4	0	1	6	1	14	9	0.283	.255 (+11%)	.323 (+30%)	.384 (+4%)	.708 (+16%)	224.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	21	3	1	0	0	1	2	2	5	0.048

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1985	NLCS	LAN	5	12	2	1	0	0	1	2	2	2	0.083
1983	NLCS	LAN	3	9	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	942	858	7578	684	51	680

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1982	LAN	1B	3	0	9	0	0	0
1983	LAN	1B	140	129	1162	106	12	94
1984	LAN	1B	83	77	703	65	4	61
1985	LAN	1B	122	117	1113	84	7	86
1986	LAN	1B	99	84	726	87	3	46
1987	ML4	1B	141	138	1065	109	8	111
1988	ML4	1B	114	104	915	102	7	89
1989	ML4	1B	100	93	850	58	5	86
1990	ML4	1B	115	100	885	63	5	89
1991	ML4	1B	25	16	150	10	0	18

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	942
Designated Hitter	8

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1991	ML4	AL	$937,500
1990	ML4	AL	$787,500
1989	ML4	AL	$700,000
1988	ML4	AL	$600,000
1987	ML4	AL	$405,000
1986	LAN	NL	$325,000
1985	LAN	NL	$150,000
Total Career Earnings			$3,905,000