Bill Greif

Born: 4/25/1950 in Fort Stockton, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-07-19 | Final Game: 1976-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 196 lbs

Full name: William Briley Greif

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Biography

Bill Greif was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1976. Born in 1950, Greif made his debut during an era marked by offensive juggernauts and the increasing sophistication of pitching strategies. Over his career, he compiled a record of 31 wins and 67 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.41. He struck out 442 batters and recorded 19 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and provide relief when needed. Greif was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound. Despite struggling with consistency throughout his career, he made significant contributions to the teams he played for, including the San Diego Padres and the St. Louis Cardinals. His playing style reflected the transitional nature of the game during the 1970s, where pitchers began to adapt to the rise of power hitters. After retiring in 1976, Greif's journey through the majors left an indelible mark, remembered by fans for his contributions during a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
31	67	231	97	18	5	19	715.7	747	351	70	287	442	4.41	0

Career ERA 4.41 vs. league average 3.56 across their career seasons — 24.1% 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
1971	HOU	NL	1	1	7	3	0	0	0	16.0	18	9	8	14	5.06	3.47 (-46%)	32.1
1972	SDP	NL	5	16	34	22	2	1	2	125.3	143	78	47	91	5.60	3.26 (-72%)	-
1973	SDP	NL	10	17	36	31	9	3	1	199.3	181	71	62	120	3.21	3.75 (+14%)	-
1974	SDP	NL	9	19	43	35	7	1	1	226.0	244	117	95	137	4.66	3.63 (-28%)	-
1975	SDP	NL	4	6	59	1	0	0	9	72.0	74	31	38	43	3.88	3.71 (-4%)	-
1976	SDP	NL	1	3	5	5	0	0	0	22.3	27	20	11	5	8.06	3.51 (-129%)	-
1976	STL	NL	1	5	47	0	0	0	6	54.7	60	25	26	32	4.12	3.51 (-17%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
234	166	6	12	0	0	0	1	0	17	73	0.072	0.163	0.072	0.235	-1155.0

Career AVG .072 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 71.5% below league average.

Career OBP .163 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 49.2% below league average.

Career SLG .072 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 80.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.235 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 65.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1971	HOU	NL	7	3	0	1	0	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	SDP	NL	34	33	0	1	0	1	15	0.030	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	SDP	NL	36	61	3	6	1	4	28	0.098	.256 (-62%)	.325 (-49%)	.378 (-74%)	.703 (-62%)	-624.3
1974	SDP	NL	46	56	3	4	0	10	23	0.071	.256 (-72%)	.324 (-35%)	.369 (-81%)	.693 (-59%)	-530.7
1975	SDP	NL	59	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	SDP	NL	5	8	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	STL	NL	47	4	0	0	0	2	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0