A. J. Griffin, baseball player, 2012-2017

A. J. Griffin

Born: 1/28/1988 in El Cajon, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-06-24 | Final Game: 2017-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Arthur Joseph Griffin

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Biography

A. J. Griffin was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1988, whose career spanned from 2012 to 2017. Known for his strong right arm and competitive spirit, Griffin made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during his tenure. He played primarily for the Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics, demonstrating his abilities as a reliable starter on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 34 wins and 21 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.34, while striking out 403 batters. Griffin's playing style was characterized by his effective use of a diverse pitch repertoire, which included a fastball, slider, and changeup. His performance was particularly significant in the early 2010s, a period marked by intense competition and the emergence of several dominant pitchers in the league. Despite facing challenges with injuries, Griffin's contributions on the mound earned him respect among teammates and opponents alike. Retiring in 2017, he left behind a legacy as a skilled pitcher who played a key role in his teams' rotations during a dynamic era in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
34 21 88 85 2 2 0 478.7 437 231 94 147 403 4.34 0

Career ERA 4.34 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 5.8% 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
2012 OAK AL 7 1 15 15 0 0 0 82.3 74 28 19 64 3.06 4.01 (+24%) 349.3
2013 OAK AL 14 10 32 32 1 1 0 200.0 171 85 54 171 3.83 3.87 (+1%) -3552.3
2016 TEX AL 7 4 23 23 0 0 0 119.0 116 67 46 107 5.07 4.19 (-21%) -4734.2
2017 TEX AL 6 6 18 15 1 1 0 77.3 76 51 28 61 5.94 4.36 (-36%) -3737.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
88 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 10 0.000 0.154 0.000 0.154 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 52.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.154 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 79.0% below 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
2012 OAK AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 OAK AL 32 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 TEX AL 23 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2017 TEX AL 18 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2012 ALDS2 OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 1 0 5.0 7 2 0 1 3.60

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2012 ALDS2 OAK 0 0 1 1 0 5.0 7 2 0 1 3.60

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 88 85 14 36 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 OAK P 15 15 4 7 0 0
2013 OAK P 32 32 8 15 0 0
2016 TEX P 23 23 1 9 0 1
2017 TEX P 18 15 1 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 88

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 OAK AL $492,500
Total Career Earnings $492,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of San Diego San Diego CA 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010