Jim Greengrass

Born: 10/24/1927 in Addison, NY, USA

Died: 9/9/2019 in Chatsworth, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-09-09 | Final Game: 1956-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: James Raymond Greengrass

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Biography

Jim Greengrass was a professional baseball player born in 1927, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1952 until his retirement in 1956. Known for his solid offensive skills, Greengrass played a total of 504 games, compiling 482 hits and posting a batting average of .269. His power at the plate was evident as he belted 69 home runs and drove in 282 runs during his career. Although he was not known for his speed, he managed to steal 6 bases over the course of his time in the league. Greengrass played during an era characterized by a blend of pre- and post-World War II baseball, where the game was transitioning into the modern era. He was a versatile position player, contributing to his teams with consistent hitting and reliable performance. His tenure in the league allowed him to witness and adapt to the evolving strategies of the game, and he remains a notable figure for fans of the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
504	1793	243	482	82	16	69	282	6	165	271	0.269	0.330	0.448	0.778	2417.3

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .448 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +14.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.778 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — +7.8% 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
1952	CIN	NL	18	68	10	21	2	1	5	24	0	7	12	0.309	.252 (+22%)	.326 (+14%)	.369 (+59%)	.696 (+38%)	391.4
1953	CIN	NL	154	606	86	173	22	7	20	100	6	47	83	0.285	.264 (+8%)	.335 (+1%)	.397 (+12%)	.733 (+7%)	764.1
1954	CIN	NL	139	542	79	152	27	4	27	95	0	41	81	0.280	.261 (+7%)	.333 (-1%)	.390 (+27%)	.723 (+14%)	1294.3
1955	CIN	NL	13	39	1	4	2	0	0	1	0	9	9	0.103	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	PHI	NL	94	323	43	88	20	2	12	37	0	33	43	0.272	.258 (+5%)	.332 (+2%)	.393 (+16%)	.726 (+10%)	0.0
1956	PHI	NL	86	215	24	44	9	2	5	25	0	28	43	0.205	.258 (-21%)	.331 (-11%)	.397 (-16%)	.728 (-14%)	-567.3