Greg Goossen

Born: 12/14/1945 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 2/26/2011 in Sherman Oaks, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-03 | Final Game: 1970-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Gregory Bryant Goossen

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Biography

Greg Goossen was an American professional baseball player born in 1945, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1970. Over the course of his career, Goossen appeared in 193 games, primarily as a first baseman and outfielder. He recorded a total of 111 hits, contributing 13 home runs and 44 runs batted in, while finishing his career with a batting average of .241. Known for his versatility, he also demonstrated speed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base. Goossen’s playing career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was transitioning into a more power-focused era. While he may not have been one of the marquee names of his time, his contributions to teams such as the New York Mets and the Seattle Pilots were notable. His ability to provide depth to the roster reflected the evolving nature of the game, where bench strength and versatility became increasingly valuable. After concluding his playing days on October 1, 1970, Goossen's legacy in baseball remained tied to the expansion teams of the late 1960s, marking a significant period in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
193	460	33	111	24	1	13	44	1	42	112	0.241	0.316	0.383	0.699	505.0

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .383 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.699 vs. league average 0.680 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
1965	NYN	NL	11	31	2	9	0	0	1	2	0	1	5	0.290	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	NYN	NL	13	32	1	6	2	0	1	5	0	1	11	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	NYN	NL	37	69	2	11	1	0	0	3	0	4	26	0.159	.242 (-34%)	.306 (-29%)	.357 (-51%)	.663 (-41%)	-436.1
1968	NYN	NL	38	106	4	22	7	0	0	6	0	10	21	0.208	.236 (-12%)	.298 (-4%)	.340 (-20%)	.638 (-12%)	-169.8
1969	SE1	AL	52	139	19	43	8	1	10	24	1	14	29	0.309	.248 (+25%)	.320 (+20%)	.369 (+62%)	.689 (+42%)	969.9
1970	ATL	AL	21	47	3	12	3	0	1	3	0	10	12	0.255	—	—	—	—	140.9
1970	WS2	AL	21	36	2	8	3	0	0	1	0	2	8	0.222	—	—	—	—	140.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	79	76	604	54	5	45
C	43	28	182	12	5	2
OF	7	6	7	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1965	NYN	C	8	7	45	1	1	0
1966	NYN	C	11	8	29	3	0	0
1967	NYN	C	23	12	101	7	3	2
1968	NYN	1B	31	30	230	23	2	18
1968	NYN	C	1	1	7	1	1	0
1969	SE1	1B	31	29	265	23	2	15
1969	SE1	OF	2	1	3	1	0	0
1970	ML4	1B	15	15	95	5	1	8
1970	WS2	1B	2	2	14	3	0	4
1970	WS2	OF	5	5	4	0	0	0