Greg Gagne, baseball player, 111 home runs, 1983-1997

Greg Gagne

Born: 11/12/1961 in Fall River, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-06-05 | Final Game: 1997-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Gregory Carpenter Gagne

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Biography

Greg Gagne was a professional baseball player born in 1961, who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball during his career from 1983 to 1997. Known primarily as a shortstop, Gagne played in 1,798 games across his tenure, establishing himself as a reliable and versatile player. He recorded 1,440 hits, 111 home runs, and 604 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .254. His speed on the base paths was notable, as he accumulated 108 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact games both offensively and defensively. Gagne was part of an era that witnessed significant changes in the game, including the increasing importance of defensive skills and the evolution of the shortstop position. His solid defensive play and ability to contribute offensively were key factors in his teams' successes, including his time with the Minnesota Twins, where he became a fan favorite. Gagne's contributions to the sport, particularly during the competitive years of the late 1980s and early 1990s, helped pave the way for future generations of shortstops, blending athleticism with a strong work ethic that left a lasting legacy in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1798 5673 712 1440 296 50 111 604 108 367 1121 0.254 0.302 0.382 0.684 -7670.6

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career SLG .382 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.684 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 5.7% below 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
1983 MIN AL 10 27 2 3 1 0 0 3 0 0 6 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1984 MIN AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 MIN AL 114 293 37 66 15 3 2 23 10 20 57 0.225 .257 (-12%) .323 (-14%) .390 (-19%) .714 (-16%) -968.9
1986 MIN AL 156 472 63 118 22 6 12 54 12 30 108 0.250 .257 (-3%) .325 (-8%) .395 (+1%) .720 (-3%) -403.0
1987 MIN AL 137 437 68 116 28 7 10 40 6 25 84 0.265 .262 (+1%) .331 (-6%) .415 (+4%) .746 (-1%) -217.7
1988 MIN AL 149 461 70 109 20 6 14 48 15 27 110 0.236 .254 (-7%) .317 (-9%) .377 (+5%) .695 (-1%) -248.7
1989 MIN AL 149 460 69 125 29 7 9 48 11 17 80 0.272 .254 (+7%) .319 (-7%) .375 (+13%) .694 (+4%) 79.3
1990 MIN AL 138 388 38 91 22 3 7 38 8 24 76 0.235 .257 (-9%) .324 (-14%) .385 (-6%) .710 (-10%) -858.4
1991 MIN AL 139 408 52 108 23 3 8 42 11 26 72 0.265 .255 (+4%) .323 (-4%) .384 (+3%) .708 (avg) -150.4
1992 MIN AL 146 439 53 108 23 0 7 39 6 19 83 0.246 .255 (-4%) .322 (-13%) .377 (-8%) .699 (-11%) -991.3
1993 KCR AL 159 540 66 151 32 3 10 57 10 33 93 0.280 .265 (+5%) .332 (-4%) .403 (+1%) .735 (-2%) -293.1
1994 KCR AL 107 375 39 97 23 3 7 51 10 27 79 0.259 .269 (-4%) .338 (-7%) .424 (-8%) .763 (-7%) -584.2
1995 KCR AL 120 430 58 110 25 4 6 49 3 38 60 0.256 .266 (-4%) .337 (-7%) .417 (-10%) .755 (-9%) -814.6
1996 LAD NL 128 428 48 109 13 2 10 55 4 50 93 0.255 .269 (-6%) .340 (-2%) .426 (-15%) .767 (-9%) -720.9
1997 LAD NL 144 514 49 129 20 3 9 57 2 31 120 0.251 .266 (-6%) .336 (-11%) .419 (-16%) .756 (-14%) -1498.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
27 100 14 22 6 0 4 10 5 27 0.220

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1996 NLDS1 LAN 3 11 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 5 0.273
1991 ALCS MIN 5 17 1 4 0 0 0 1 1 5 0.235
1991 WS MIN 7 24 1 4 1 0 1 3 0 7 0.167
1987 ALCS MIN 5 18 5 5 3 0 2 3 3 4 0.278
1987 WS MIN 7 30 5 6 1 0 1 3 1 6 0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 0 0 4 0 0
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 8 0 4 0 0 0
SS 1765 1649 2559 4930 214 967

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 MIN SS 10 10 10 14 2 2
1985 MIN SS 106 92 149 269 14 48
1986 MIN 2B 4 0 0 4 0 0
1986 MIN SS 155 152 228 377 26 96
1987 MIN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1987 MIN OF 4 0 2 0 0 0
1987 MIN SS 136 124 194 391 18 75
1988 MIN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1988 MIN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1988 MIN OF 2 0 2 0 0 0
1988 MIN SS 146 134 200 373 18 79
1989 MIN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1989 MIN SS 146 130 218 389 18 66
1990 MIN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1990 MIN SS 135 121 184 377 14 62
1991 MIN SS 137 127 181 377 9 69
1992 MIN SS 141 131 208 438 18 83
1993 KCA SS 159 148 266 451 10 93
1994 KCA SS 106 104 189 323 12 65
1995 KCA SS 118 112 174 389 18 88
1996 LAN SS 127 126 184 404 21 87
1997 LAN SS 143 138 174 358 16 54

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6
Shortstop 1765
Center Field 7
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 11

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1988 Player of the Week Week of 1988-06-03

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 LAN NL $3,000,000
1996 LAN NL $2,600,000
1995 KCA AL $4,366,667
1994 KCA AL $2,966,667
1993 KCA AL $3,366,667
1992 MIN AL $1,933,334
1991 MIN AL $1,733,333
1990 MIN AL $833,333
1989 MIN AL $570,000
1988 MIN AL $440,000
1986 MIN AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $21,910,001

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1993 Most Valuable Player AL 22th 3.0 392 0