Tom Grieve

Born: 3/4/1948 in Pittsfield, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-07-05 | Final Game: 1979-05-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Thomas Alan Grieve

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Biography

Tom Grieve, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1970 to 1979. Primarily serving as a position player, Grieve played a total of 670 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He made his mark with a career batting average of .249, accumulating 474 hits, including 65 home runs and 254 RBIs. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also displayed speed on the base paths with 7 stolen bases. Grieve's playing style was characterized by a blend of power and contact hitting, which was notable during the transitional period of baseball in the 1970s. This era witnessed a shift in offensive strategies, and Grieve’s ability to contribute both at the plate and in the field made him a valuable asset to his teams. His career, while not among the most decorated, reflects the hard work and dedication required to succeed in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. After retiring in May 1979, Grieve continued to be involved in baseball, leaving a lasting legacy within the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
670	1907	209	474	76	10	65	254	7	135	424	0.249	0.301	0.401	0.702	-33.8

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .401 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.702 vs. league average 0.702 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
1970	WS2	AL	47	116	12	23	5	1	3	10	0	14	38	0.198	.253 (-22%)	.325 (-11%)	.385 (-13%)	.711 (-12%)	-233.8
1972	TEX	AL	64	142	12	29	2	1	3	11	1	11	39	0.204	.243 (-16%)	.310 (-13%)	.353 (-16%)	.664 (-15%)	-337.3
1973	TEX	AL	66	123	22	38	6	0	7	21	1	7	25	0.309	.256 (+20%)	.325 (+7%)	.378 (+40%)	.703 (+25%)	483.7
1974	TEX	AL	84	259	30	66	10	4	9	32	0	20	48	0.255	.256 (-1%)	.324 (-4%)	.369 (+16%)	.693 (+7%)	220.7
1975	TEX	AL	118	369	46	102	17	1	14	61	0	22	74	0.276	.257 (+7%)	.327 (-3%)	.374 (+18%)	.701 (+8%)	442.2
1976	TEX	AL	149	546	57	139	23	3	20	81	4	35	119	0.255	.255 (avg)	.320 (-6%)	.360 (+16%)	.681 (+5%)	361.6
1977	TEX	AL	79	236	24	53	9	0	7	30	1	13	57	0.225	.264 (-15%)	.329 (-17%)	.401 (-12%)	.730 (-14%)	-652.9
1978	NYN	NL	54	101	5	21	3	0	2	8	0	9	23	0.208	.257 (-19%)	.323 (-16%)	.378 (-22%)	.702 (-19%)	-317.9
1979	STL	NL	9	15	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	4	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	1	11	2	0	2
OF	391	309	568	26	11	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1970	WS2	OF	39	31	46	0	3	0
1972	TEX	OF	49	35	60	6	1	0
1973	TEX	OF	59	32	68	0	0	0
1974	TEX	1B	1	0	2	0	0	1
1974	TEX	OF	38	34	62	5	0	1
1975	TEX	OF	63	51	93	3	1	0
1976	TEX	OF	52	49	112	4	2	2
1977	TEX	OF	60	52	77	5	2	1
1978	NYN	1B	2	1	9	2	0	1
1978	NYN	OF	26	20	43	3	1	0
1979	SLN	OF	5	5	7	0	1	0