Joe Greene

Born: 10/17/1911 in Stone Mountain, GA, USA

Died: 7/19/1989 in Stone Mountain, GA, USA

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

Full name: James Elbert Greene

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Biography

Joe Greene, born in 1911, is an active professional baseball player known for his impressive contributions on the field as a position player. With a career spanning over 252 games, Greene has established himself as a reliable hitter, amassing 212 hits and maintaining a batting average of .273. His power at the plate is evident, as he has recorded 18 home runs and driven in 141 RBIs throughout his career. Greene also showcases his speed with 15 stolen bases, making him a multifaceted threat in the lineup. A two-time All-Star, Greene's career reflects the evolution of baseball, as he navigates the challenges of modern-day competition while continuing to impact the game. His combination of hitting prowess and base-running skills makes him a valuable asset to his team. As he remains active in the league, Greene continues to inspire the next generation of players, embodying the spirit and dedication of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
252 777 148 212 37 20 18 141 15 127 12 0.273 0.377 0.441 0.819 2382.7

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .377 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +12.4% above league average.

Career SLG .441 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — +17.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.819 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — +14.8% above 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
1932 BCA NSL 10 33 2 4 0 0 0 1 1 4 0 0.121 — — — — 0.0
1936 HG NN2 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1936 CAG IND 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1938 BCA NAL 29 88 15 26 4 4 0 10 0 12 8 0.295 .272 (+8%) .341 (+15%) .392 (+10%) .734 (+12%) 200.0
1939 KCM NAL 32 105 11 24 3 2 2 11 0 11 0 0.229 .274 (-17%) .342 (-12%) .393 (-10%) .735 (-11%) -241.8
1940 KCM NAL 28 91 26 24 7 4 2 22 5 15 0 0.264 .267 (-1%) .335 (+10%) .387 (+28%) .722 (+19%) 282.9
1941 KCM NAL 33 105 18 30 5 6 0 27 0 12 2 0.286 .262 (+9%) .332 (+8%) .373 (+20%) .705 (+14%) 215.9
1942 KCM NAL 34 118 24 34 9 1 6 28 3 13 0 0.288 .253 (+14%) .323 (+11%) .349 (+53%) .672 (+33%) 576.5
1943 KCM NAL 2 8 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1946 KCM NAL 26 71 14 21 2 1 2 12 1 22 1 0.296 .256 (+15%) .328 (+41%) .358 (+22%) .687 (+31%) 476.2
1947 KCM NAL 42 116 30 38 6 1 4 24 5 29 1 0.328 .262 (+25%) .336 (+39%) .376 (+33%) .712 (+36%) 872.9
1948 CBE NAL 14 38 8 9 1 0 2 5 0 9 0 0.237 — — — — 0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.7 2 2 0 4 0 10.80 0

Career ERA 10.80 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 171.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1947 KCM NAL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.7 2 2 4 0 10.80 — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 37 10 13 5 0 1 7 4 0 0.351

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1946 NWS KCM 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250
1942 NWS KCM 4 16 6 8 2 0 1 6 3 0 0.500
1939 ALC KCM 5 17 3 4 3 0 0 1 1 0 0.235

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 8 5 53 1 3 1
C 218 198 1229 174 32 11
OF 16 15 15 2 0 0
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 BCA 1B 3 3 19 1 0 0
1932 BCA C 8 7 26 9 8 1
1936 HG C 1 0 1 0 0 0
1936 CAG C 1 1 7 1 0 0
1938 BCA 1B 4 2 33 0 3 1
1938 BCA C 25 21 117 20 3 2
1939 KCM C 31 29 196 24 4 2
1939 KCM OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
1940 KCM 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1940 KCM C 27 26 163 14 1 0
1941 KCM C 30 27 183 20 3 0
1942 KCM C 34 29 206 28 3 1
1943 KCM C 2 2 11 2 1 0
1946 KCM C 23 22 136 31 2 4
1946 KCM OF 2 2 2 0 0 0
1947 KCM C 29 27 146 21 6 1
1947 KCM OF 8 8 7 2 0 0
1947 KCM P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1948 CBE C 7 7 37 4 1 0
1948 CBE OF 5 4 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Catcher 218
First Base 8
Left Field 9
Right Field 7