Greg Golson, baseball player, 2008-2011

Greg Golson

Born: 9/17/1985 in Austin, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-09-03 | Final Game: 2011-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Gregory Joseph Golson

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Biography

Greg Golson, born in 1985, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2008 to 2011. Known for his speed and defensive capabilities, Golson had a brief but noteworthy career that showcased his talents primarily as an outfielder. He made his MLB debut on September 3, 2008, and concluded his playing days on September 28, 2011. Throughout his career, he participated in 40 games, finishing with a batting average of .195, accumulating 8 hits, 2 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases. Golson's time in the major leagues coincided with a period of significant change in baseball, where the emphasis on power hitting and analytics began to reshape the game. Despite not achieving the statistical prominence of some of his contemporaries, his speed on the bases and in the field made him a valuable asset during his playing days. After retiring from professional baseball, Golson's contributions to the sport continue to be remembered, particularly by fans and teams who appreciate the essential roles played by speedsters and defenders in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 41 6 8 2 0 0 2 2 1 10 0.195 0.214 0.244 0.458 0.0

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Career SLG .244 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 40.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.458 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 37.8% 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
2008 PHI NL 6 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 TEX AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 NYY AL 24 23 3 6 2 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.261 — — — — 0.0
2011 NYY AL 9 11 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2010 ALCS NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2010 ALDS2 NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 36 9 35 1 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 PHI OF 3 1 2 0 1 0
2009 TEX OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
2010 NYA OF 23 6 25 1 0 1
2011 NYA OF 9 2 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 6
Center Field 12
Right Field 21