Adam Greenberg, baseball player, 2005-2012

Adam Greenberg

Born: 2/21/1981 in New Haven, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-07-09 | Final Game: 2012-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Adam Daniel Greenberg

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Biography

Adam Greenberg, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2005 to 2012. Known primarily as a position player, Greenberg made his mark in Major League Baseball with the Chicago Cubs and later had brief appearances with the Florida Marlins. He played a total of two games at the highest level, during which he unfortunately did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. Despite these limited statistics, Greenberg's story is notable for its resilience and the attention it garnered in the baseball community. His journey to the majors was characterized by overcoming significant adversity. Greenberg's career took a dramatic turn when he was struck in the head by a pitch during his first at-bat in the big leagues, leading to a concussion that sidelined him for an extended period. This incident raised awareness about player safety and the long-term effects of head injuries in baseball. Greenberg later returned to the game, playing in the minor leagues and eventually making a comeback to the majors after a lengthy hiatus. His perseverance and determination to return to the field inspired many, making him a memorable figure despite his minimal statistical output.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.500 0.000 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +54.0% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 32.1% 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
2005 CHC NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 MIA NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill NC 2000, 2001, 2002