Tommy Greene, baseball player, 1989-1997

Tommy Greene

Born: 4/6/1967 in Lumberton, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-09-10 | Final Game: 1997-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Ira Thomas Greene

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Biography

Tommy Greene, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1997. Known for his strong right arm and competitive spirit, Greene made a notable impact during his career, particularly with the Philadelphia Phillies. He finished his career with a record of 38-25 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.14, showcasing his ability to be a reliable starter during a time when pitching depth was crucial for success in the league. Greene's career was characterized by his strikeout capability, as he recorded 461 strikeouts throughout his tenure, reflecting his capacity to dominate hitters at the plate. Although he never registered a save in his career, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant, especially in pivotal games where he often rose to the occasion. Greene's time in the majors coincided with a dynamic era of baseball in the 1990s, marked by increased offensive production and heightened competition, which showcased his talent and resilience on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
38 25 119 97 11 5 0 628.0 591 289 62 241 461 4.14 0

Career ERA 4.14 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — near 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
1989 ATL NL 1 2 4 4 1 1 0 26.3 22 12 6 17 4.10 3.71 (-11%) -604.5
1990 ATL NL 1 0 5 2 0 0 0 12.3 14 11 9 4 8.03 3.86 (-108%) -1203.4
1990 PHI NL 2 3 10 7 0 0 0 39.0 36 18 17 17 4.15 3.86 (-8%) -1031.5
1991 PHI NL 13 7 36 27 3 2 0 207.7 177 78 66 154 3.38 3.91 (+14%) 1908.0
1992 PHI NL 3 3 13 12 0 0 0 64.3 75 38 34 39 5.32 3.75 (-42%) -686.2
1993 PHI NL 16 4 31 30 7 2 0 200.0 175 76 62 167 3.42 4.19 (+18%) 5816.2
1994 PHI NL 2 0 7 7 0 0 0 35.7 37 18 22 28 4.54 4.51 (-1%) -648.7
1995 PHI NL 0 5 11 6 0 0 0 33.7 45 31 20 24 8.29 4.45 (-86%) -1349.9
1997 HOU NL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 9.0 10 7 5 11 7.00 4.39 (-59%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
122 213 20 47 7 0 4 19 0 12 59 0.221 0.261 0.310 0.571 -274.9

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 21.5% 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
1989 ATL NL 4 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1990 ATL NL 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 PHI NL 10 11 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1991 PHI NL 38 71 4 19 2 0 2 7 0 4 15 0.268 .255 (+5%) .323 (-5%) .384 (-1%) .708 (-3%) -38.7
1992 PHI NL 13 24 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1993 PHI NL 32 72 9 16 2 0 2 10 0 5 20 0.222 .265 (-16%) .332 (-19%) .403 (-17%) .735 (-18%) -236.1
1994 PHI NL 7 13 2 5 1 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.385 — — — — 0.0
1995 PHI NL 11 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1997 HOU NL 2 3 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1993 NLCS PHI 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
1993 WS PHI 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 1 3 3 0 11.7 19 17 11 8 13.11

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1993 NLCS PHI 1 1 2 2 0 9.3 12 10 7 7 9.64
1993 WS PHI 0 0 1 1 0 2.3 7 7 4 1 27.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 119 97 31 61 6 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 ATL P 4 4 2 2 0 0
1990 ATL P 5 2 0 1 0 0
1990 PHI P 10 7 3 5 1 0
1991 PHI P 36 27 14 16 1 0
1992 PHI P 13 12 3 7 3 0
1993 PHI P 31 30 5 23 1 3
1994 PHI P 7 7 1 4 0 2
1995 PHI P 11 6 3 3 0 0
1997 HOU P 2 2 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 119

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1993 Pitcher of the Month May
1993 Player of the Week Week of 1993-05-29
1991 Player of the Week Week of 1991-05-25

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 PHI NL $2,000,000
1994 PHI NL $2,000,000
1993 PHI NL $390,000
1992 PHI NL $255,000
1991 PHI NL $115,000
1990 ATL NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $4,860,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1993 Cy Young Award NL 6th 2.0 140 0