Doug Griffin

Born: 6/4/1947 in South Gate, CA, USA

Died: 7/27/2016 in Clovis, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-09-11 | Final Game: 1977-06-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Douglas Lee Griffin

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Biography

Doug Griffin was a professional baseball player born in 1947, who made a significant impact in the Major Leagues between 1970 and 1977. Primarily known for his versatility as a position player, Griffin appeared in 632 games throughout his career. He played a vital role in the infield, showcasing a steady glove and a reliable bat during an era defined by shifting offensive strategies and the rise of power hitting. Over his career, Griffin accumulated 524 hits, including 7 home runs, and drove in 165 runs, finishing with a batting average of .245. He was also known for his speed on the basepaths, stealing 33 bases. Despite not being a marquee player, Griffin’s contributions to his teams were invaluable, reflecting the grit and determination that characterized the players of his time. His career, which concluded on June 2, 1977, left a lasting legacy, particularly among fans who appreciated the essence of solid, fundamental baseball during a transformative period in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
632	2136	209	524	70	12	7	165	33	158	204	0.245	0.299	0.299	0.598	-4788.1

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.598 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 14.1% 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
1970	LAA	AL	18	55	2	7	1	0	0	4	0	6	5	0.127	.253 (-50%)	.325 (-35%)	.385 (-62%)	.711 (-50%)	-435.7
1971	BOS	AL	125	483	51	118	23	2	3	27	11	31	45	0.244	.249 (-2%)	.316 (-8%)	.365 (-13%)	.682 (-11%)	-1011.1
1972	BOS	AL	129	470	43	122	12	1	2	35	9	45	48	0.260	.243 (+6%)	.310 (+5%)	.353 (-15%)	.664 (-6%)	-351.0
1973	BOS	AL	113	396	43	101	14	5	1	33	7	21	42	0.255	.256 (-1%)	.325 (-10%)	.378 (-15%)	.703 (-12%)	-1023.2
1974	BOS	AL	93	312	35	83	12	4	0	33	2	28	21	0.266	.256 (+4%)	.324 (+2%)	.369 (-11%)	.693 (-5%)	-243.0
1975	BOS	AL	100	287	21	69	6	0	1	29	2	18	29	0.240	.257 (-7%)	.327 (-12%)	.374 (-27%)	.701 (-20%)	-1046.7
1976	BOS	AL	49	127	14	24	2	0	0	4	2	9	14	0.189	.255 (-26%)	.320 (-22%)	.360 (-43%)	.681 (-34%)	-677.5
1977	BOS	AL	5	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	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
1975	WS	BOS	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	614	581	1399	1551	57	371
3B	8	7	3	9	0	0
SS	2	0	2	1	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1970	CAL	2B	11	10	21	33	2	9
1970	CAL	3B	8	7	3	9	0	0
1971	BOS	2B	124	124	311	344	9	90
1972	BOS	2B	129	129	321	331	15	81
1973	BOS	2B	113	113	294	284	6	77
1974	BOS	2B	91	89	178	242	9	53
1974	BOS	SS	1	0	2	1	0	1
1975	BOS	2B	99	78	195	215	14	45
1975	BOS	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1976	BOS	2B	44	37	77	98	2	15
1977	BOS	2B	3	1	2	4	0	1