Grant Green

Born: 9/27/1987 in Fullerton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-07-08 | Final Game: 2017-04-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Grant Thomas Green

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Biography

Grant Green was born in 1987 and enjoyed a professional baseball career that spanned from 2013 to 2017. Primarily known as a versatile position player, Green appeared in 129 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 82 hits, contributing to a batting average of .248. Known for his ability to hit for average and drive in runs, he finished his career with 4 home runs and 38 RBIs, demonstrating a balanced approach at the plate. Additionally, Green showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base, adding a layer of athleticism to his playing style. Drafted in the first round of the 2009 MLB Draft, Green's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by an emphasis on analytics and player versatility. His ability to play multiple positions allowed teams to utilize him in various roles, reflecting a growing trend in the game. While Green's major league career was relatively brief, he left an imprint through his contributions on the field and his representation of the evolving nature of player development in the sport. After his final game on April 20, 2017, Green transitioned away from the field, concluding a chapter in a career that had begun with high expectations.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
129	330	36	82	15	1	4	38	1	17	88	0.248	0.283	0.336	0.620	-246.6

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career SLG .336 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.620 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 14.5% 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
2013	OAK	AL	5	15	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	6	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	LAA	AL	40	125	16	35	8	1	1	16	0	10	38	0.280	.253 (+10%)	.317 (+6%)	.396 (-3%)	.714 (+1%)	0.0
2014	LAA	AL	43	99	7	27	5	0	1	11	1	2	20	0.273	.251 (+9%)	.313 (-10%)	.386 (-8%)	.700 (-9%)	-186.4
2015	LAA	AL	21	42	6	8	0	0	1	3	0	2	14	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
2016	SFG	NL	18	46	7	12	2	0	1	7	0	3	8	0.261	—	—	—	—	-80.2
2017	WAS	NL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	2	26	0	0	2
2B	83	66	114	160	7	34
3B	5	2	2	3	0	0
OF	18	16	19	0	0	0
SS	2	2	1	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2013	OAK	2B	5	5	10	7	2	3
2013	LAA	2B	40	35	65	85	2	14
2014	LAA	1B	1	0	4	0	0	1
2014	LAA	2B	10	4	7	23	0	6
2014	LAA	3B	5	2	2	3	0	0
2014	LAA	OF	17	16	18	0	0	0
2014	LAA	SS	1	1	0	5	0	0
2015	LAA	1B	5	2	22	0	0	1
2015	LAA	2B	11	10	14	19	1	4
2015	LAA	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
2015	LAA	SS	1	1	1	0	0	0
2016	SFN	2B	15	11	17	24	2	6
2017	WAS	2B	2	1	1	2	0	1