Greg Garrett

Born: 3/12/1947 in Atascadero, CA, USA

Died: 6/7/2003 in Newhall, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-04-24 | Final Game: 1971-04-18

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Gregory Garrett

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Biography

Greg Garrett, born in 1947, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1971. His career spanned a brief period, yet he made a notable impact during the early 1970s, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to an increasingly offense-driven game. Garrett was known for his solid pitching mechanics and ability to control games with a low earned run average, finishing his career with an impressive ERA of 2.48. Over his two seasons in the majors, Garrett compiled a win-loss record of 5-7 and struck out 55 batters, demonstrating his capability on the mound despite limited opportunities. His contributions were significant in a league that was beginning to see a shift in pitching styles and strategies. Although he did not record any saves during his career, his performances showcased a reliable presence in the bullpen. Garrett's time in the major leagues remains a testament to the talent emerging in baseball during this transformative era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	7	34	8	0	0	0	83.3	55	23	6	54	55	2.48	0

Career ERA 2.48 vs. league average 3.68 across their career seasons — 32.5% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1970	LAA	AL	5	6	32	7	0	0	0	74.7	48	22	44	53	2.65	3.89 (+32%)	-
1971	CIN	NL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	8.7	7	1	10	2	1.04	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
34	18	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	10	0.111	0.158	0.111	0.269	0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 55.8% below league average.

Career OBP .158 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 50.9% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 70.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.269 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 61.4% 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
1970	LAA	AL	32	15	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	9	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	CIN	NL	2	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	34	8	0	13	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1970	CAL	P	32	7	0	12	0	0
1971	CIN	P	2	1	0	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	34

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Los Angeles Pierce College	Woodland Hills	CA	1966
Washington State University	Pullman	WA	1967