Willie Greene, baseball player, 1992-2000

Willie Greene

Born: 9/23/1971 in Milledgeville, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-09-01 | Final Game: 2000-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Willie Louis Greene

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Biography

Willie Greene, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1992 to 2000. Primarily known as a position player, Greene played a total of 655 games in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 446 hits and showcased his power with 86 home runs, contributing 307 runs batted in. With a batting average of .234, Greene's offensive production was characterized by his ability to drive in runs, while also demonstrating speed on the basepaths with 17 stolen bases. Greene played during a competitive era in baseball that saw the rise of slugging and power hitters, particularly in the late 1990s. While he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, he was a reliable player who contributed to his teams in a variety of ways. His versatility as a position player allowed him to fit into different roles as needed, making him a valuable asset throughout his tenure in the league. After retiring in 2000, Greene left behind a legacy as a solid contributor to the teams he played for, reflecting the evolving nature of baseball during his active years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
655 1902 254 446 76 12 86 307 17 260 477 0.234 0.326 0.423 0.749 -44.1

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .423 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.749 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — near 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
1992 CIN NL 29 93 10 25 5 2 2 13 0 10 23 0.269 .255 (+5%) .322 (+4%) .377 (+14%) .699 (+10%) 129.2
1993 CIN NL 15 50 7 8 1 1 2 5 0 2 19 0.160 .265 (-40%) .332 (-43%) .403 (-16%) .735 (-28%) -267.3
1994 CIN NL 16 37 5 8 2 0 0 3 0 6 14 0.216 — — — — 0.0
1995 CIN NL 8 19 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 7 0.105 — — — — 0.0
1996 CIN NL 115 287 48 70 5 5 19 63 0 36 88 0.244 .269 (-10%) .340 (-4%) .426 (+16%) .767 (+7%) 368.0
1997 CIN NL 151 495 62 125 22 1 26 91 6 78 111 0.253 .266 (-5%) .336 (+5%) .419 (+9%) .756 (+7%) 891.6
1998 CIN NL 111 356 57 96 18 1 14 49 6 56 80 0.270 .266 (+1%) .335 (+11%) .420 (+6%) .755 (+8%) 712.6
1998 BAL AL 24 40 8 6 1 0 1 5 1 13 10 0.150 — — — — 712.6
1999 TOR AL 81 226 22 46 7 0 12 41 0 20 56 0.204 .271 (-25%) .344 (-23%) .433 (-9%) .778 (-15%) -742.1
2000 CHC NL 105 299 34 60 15 2 10 37 4 36 69 0.201 .270 (-26%) .344 (-16%) .437 (-17%) .782 (-16%) -1049.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 9 6 48 2 0 2
3B 400 353 218 694 55 66
OF 95 75 145 3 3 1
SS 16 10 18 33 2 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 CIN 3B 25 24 15 40 3 6
1993 CIN 3B 5 4 2 9 0 0
1993 CIN SS 10 10 17 28 1 8
1994 CIN 3B 13 10 2 21 1 1
1994 CIN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1995 CIN 3B 7 6 1 13 0 1
1996 CIN 1B 2 0 1 0 0 0
1996 CIN 3B 74 58 45 146 15 13
1996 CIN OF 10 6 10 0 1 0
1996 CIN SS 1 0 0 2 0 0
1997 CIN 1B 7 6 47 2 0 2
1997 CIN 3B 103 100 55 172 16 7
1997 CIN OF 39 33 74 1 1 1
1997 CIN SS 3 0 0 0 0 0
1998 CIN 3B 76 69 48 128 12 20
1998 CIN OF 28 23 43 1 0 0
1998 CIN SS 2 0 1 3 1 1
1998 BAL OF 14 11 15 1 1 0
1999 TOR 3B 7 5 4 7 1 0
1999 TOR OF 3 2 3 0 0 0
2000 CHN 3B 90 77 46 158 7 18

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 9
Third Base 400
Shortstop 16
Left Field 26
Right Field 72
Designated Hitter 53

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1996 Player of the Week Week of 1996-09-28

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 CHN NL $395,000
1999 TOR AL $1,000,000
1998 CIN NL $1,750,000
1997 CIN NL $300,000
1996 CIN NL $130,000
1995 CIN NL $130,000
1994 CIN NL $125,000
Total Career Earnings $3,830,000