Gary Green, baseball player, 1986-1992

Gary Green

Born: 1/14/1962 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-14 | Final Game: 1992-05-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Gary Allan Green

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Biography

Gary Green was a professional baseball player born in 1962 who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1992. Primarily a position player, Green's career spanned parts of six seasons, during which he participated in 106 games. Known for his defensive versatility and work ethic, Green contributed to his teams with a focus on solid defense rather than offensive prowess. He finished his career with a batting average of .222, amassing 40 hits, 11 RBIs, and one stolen base. Green's playing era came during a time of significant change in baseball, where the game was experiencing a shift towards more power-oriented play. Despite not hitting any home runs throughout his career, his ability to play multiple positions added depth to the rosters he was part of. While he may not have been a household name, Green's contributions were appreciated in the context of team dynamics, emphasizing the importance of role players in the sport. He retired from professional baseball on May 4, 1992, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated player who embraced the challenges of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
106 180 19 40 9 0 0 11 1 9 38 0.222 0.258 0.272 0.530 -428.1

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career SLG .272 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.530 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 25.0% 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
1986 SDP NL 13 33 2 7 1 0 0 2 0 1 11 0.212 — — — — 0.0
1989 SDP NL 15 27 4 7 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.259 — — — — 0.0
1990 TEX AL 62 88 10 19 3 0 0 8 1 6 18 0.216 .257 (-16%) .324 (-19%) .385 (-35%) .710 (-28%) -428.1
1991 TEX AL 8 20 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 6 0.150 — — — — 0.0
1992 CIN NL 8 12 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 0 0 2 0 0
SS 96 56 94 199 9 48

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 SDN SS 13 12 16 35 0 9
1989 SDN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1989 SDN SS 11 6 6 29 3 7
1990 TEX SS 58 31 61 112 5 27
1991 TEX SS 8 6 10 20 1 5
1992 CIN 3B 1 0 0 2 0 0
1992 CIN SS 6 1 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 2
Shortstop 96

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oklahoma State University Stillwater OK 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984