Rusty Greer

Born: 1/21/1969 in Fort Rucker, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-05-16 | Final Game: 2002-07-11

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Thurman Clyde Greer

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Biography

Rusty Greer was a talented position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his career from 1994 to 2002. Born in 1969, Greer played his entire career with the Texas Rangers, becoming a beloved figure in the franchise's history. Over the course of 1,027 games, he recorded 1,166 hits and demonstrated a consistent ability to get on base, culminating in an impressive batting average of .305. Known for his well-rounded offensive game, Greer hit 119 home runs and drove in 614 runs, showcasing his power and run-producing capabilities. Greer's playing style was characterized by his keen eye at the plate and his ability to make contact, contributing to his high batting average. In addition to his offensive prowess, he was also a capable baserunner, stealing 31 bases throughout his career. Greer's contributions were particularly valuable during a period when the Rangers were building a competitive team, and he played a key role in their success during the late 1990s. His combination of hitting skill and versatility made him a vital component of the Rangers' lineup, and he remains a respected figure in the annals of the team's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1027	3829	643	1166	258	25	119	614	31	519	555	0.305	0.387	0.478	0.865	11480.2

Career AVG .305 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +13.9% above league average.

Career OBP .387 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.

Career SLG .478 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — +12.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.865 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — +13.4% 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
1994	TEX	AL	80	277	36	87	16	1	10	46	0	46	46	0.314	.269 (+16%)	.338 (+21%)	.424 (+15%)	.763 (+18%)	1077.9
1995	TEX	AL	131	417	58	113	21	2	13	61	3	55	66	0.271	.266 (+2%)	.337 (+5%)	.417 (+2%)	.755 (+3%)	347.4
1996	TEX	AL	139	542	96	180	41	6	18	100	9	62	86	0.332	.269 (+23%)	.340 (+17%)	.426 (+24%)	.767 (+21%)	2351.7
1997	TEX	AL	157	601	112	193	42	3	26	87	9	83	87	0.321	.266 (+20%)	.336 (+20%)	.419 (+27%)	.756 (+24%)	3244.1
1998	TEX	AL	155	598	107	183	31	5	16	108	2	80	93	0.306	.266 (+15%)	.335 (+15%)	.420 (+8%)	.755 (+11%)	1619.6
1999	TEX	AL	147	556	107	167	41	3	20	101	2	96	67	0.300	.271 (+11%)	.344 (+18%)	.433 (+14%)	.778 (+15%)	2104.8
2000	TEX	AL	105	394	65	117	34	3	8	65	4	51	61	0.297	.270 (+10%)	.344 (+9%)	.437 (+5%)	.782 (+7%)	594.9
2001	TEX	AL	62	245	38	67	23	0	7	29	1	27	32	0.273	.263 (+4%)	.332 (+3%)	.426 (+6%)	.758 (+5%)	175.6
2002	TEX	AL	51	199	24	59	9	2	1	17	1	19	17	0.296	.261 (+13%)	.331 (+8%)	.416 (-10%)	.747 (-2%)	-35.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
10	36	2	4	0	0	0	0	7	6	0.111

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG
1999	ALDS2	TEX	3	9	0	1	3	1	0.111
1998	ALDS2	TEX	3	11	0	1	1	2	0.091
1996	ALDS2	TEX	4	16	2	2	3	3	0.125

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	14	10	94	2	4	12
OF	970	938	1936	40	43	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1994	TEX	1B	9	6	57	2	2	8
1994	TEX	OF	73	71	159	2	4	2
1995	TEX	1B	3	3	29	0	2	4
1995	TEX	OF	125	104	211	9	4	0
1996	TEX	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1996	TEX	OF	137	136	304	6	5	0
1997	TEX	OF	153	152	318	9	12	0
1998	TEX	OF	154	151	304	6	3	0
1999	TEX	OF	145	145	286	3	5	1
2000	TEX	OF	97	96	194	3	3	0
2001	TEX	OF	60	59	124	2	5	0
2002	TEX	1B	1	1	8	0	0	0
2002	TEX	OF	26	24	36	0	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	14
Left Field	824
Center Field	49
Right Field	161
Designated Hitter	29

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1997	Player of the Week	Week of 1997-06-14

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2004	TEX	AL	$7,400,000
2003	TEX	AL	$7,000,000
2002	TEX	AL	$6,800,000
2001	TEX	AL	$4,600,000
2000	TEX	AL	$3,600,000
1999	TEX	AL	$3,300,000
1998	TEX	AL	$1,025,000
1997	TEX	AL	$358,333
1996	TEX	AL	$258,333
1995	TEX	AL	$175,000
1994	TEX	AL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$34,625,666