Pug Griffin

Born: 4/24/1896 in Lincoln, NE, USA

Died: 10/12/1951 in Colorado Springs, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-07-27 | Final Game: 1920-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Francis Arthur Griffin

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Biography

Pug Griffin, born in 1896, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1917 to 1920. Primarily known as a position player, Griffin appeared in 23 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 6 hits, including one home run, and drove in 3 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .207. Known for his speed on the bases, he also successfully stole 1 base throughout his time in the league. Griffin's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the shadow of the deadball era. While his overall statistics may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, his contributions to his teams during the early 20th century provided a foundation for the evolving game. Despite his limited time on the field, Pug Griffin's journey reflects the passion and dedication of many players who shaped the landscape of baseball during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
23	29	4	6	1	0	1	3	1	2	11	0.207	0.258	0.345	0.603	0.0

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.603 vs. league average 0.667 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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
1917	PHA	AL	18	25	4	5	1	0	1	3	1	1	9	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1920	NY1	NL	5	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	0	30	3	0	1
OF	2	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1917	PHA	1B	3	0	30	3	0	1
1920	NY1	OF	2	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	3
Center Field	1
Right Field	1