Tom Griffin, baseball player, 1969-1982

Tom Griffin

Born: 2/22/1948 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-04-10 | Final Game: 1982-05-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Thomas James Griffin

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Biography

Tom Griffin was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 until 1982. Born in 1948, Griffin made his mark in a competitive era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and strategies. Over his career, he compiled a record of 77 wins and 94 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.07. Known for his ability to strike out batters, he recorded a total of 1,054 strikeouts, showcasing his skill and resilience on the mound. Although he had limited success in terms of saves, with only 5 to his name, his contributions as a starting and relief pitcher were notable during his tenure in the league. Griffin's early recognition came when he was honored as the TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year, a testament to his potential and performance as he entered the league. As he navigated through the changing landscape of baseball in the 1970s, Griffin became known for his competitive spirit and durability on the field. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his legacy remains as a reliable pitcher who played during a pivotal time in baseball history, contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
77 94 401 191 29 10 5 1494.7 1407 676 133 769 1054 4.07 0

Career ERA 4.07 vs. league average 3.71 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
1969 HOU NL 11 10 31 31 6 3 0 188.3 156 74 93 200 3.54 3.61 (+2%) 1583.2
1970 HOU NL 3 13 23 20 2 1 0 111.3 118 71 72 72 5.74 3.89 (-48%) -1511.7
1971 HOU NL 0 6 10 6 0 0 0 37.7 44 20 20 29 4.78 3.47 (-38%) -546.0
1972 HOU NL 5 4 39 5 1 1 3 94.3 92 34 38 83 3.24 3.26 (+1%) 856.2
1973 HOU NL 4 6 25 12 4 0 0 99.7 83 46 46 69 4.15 3.75 (-11%) -468.4
1974 HOU NL 14 10 34 34 8 3 0 211.0 202 83 89 110 3.54 3.63 (+2%) -590.6
1975 HOU NL 3 8 17 13 3 1 0 79.3 89 47 46 56 5.33 3.71 (-44%) -2181.6
1976 HOU NL 5 3 20 2 0 0 0 41.7 44 28 37 33 6.05 3.51 (-72%) -1595.2
1976 SDP NL 4 3 11 11 2 0 0 70.3 56 23 42 36 2.94 3.51 (+16%) -
1977 SDP NL 6 9 38 20 0 0 0 151.3 144 75 88 79 4.46 4.00 (-12%) -
1978 LAA AL 3 4 24 4 0 0 0 56.0 63 25 31 35 4.02 3.69 (-9%) -
1979 SFG NL 5 6 59 3 0 0 2 94.3 83 41 46 82 3.91 4.00 (+2%) -
1980 SFG NL 5 1 42 4 0 0 0 107.7 80 33 49 79 2.76 3.84 (+28%) -
1981 SFG NL 8 8 22 22 3 1 0 129.3 121 54 57 83 3.76 3.58 (-5%) -
1982 PIT NL 1 3 6 4 0 0 0 22.3 32 22 15 8 8.87 3.86 (-130%) -1793.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
408 405 31 66 16 0 10 32 0 13 158 0.163 0.191 0.277 0.468 -248.5

Career AVG .163 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career OBP .191 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.

Career SLG .277 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.468 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — 33.3% 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
1969 HOU NL 31 62 6 9 1 0 2 8 0 5 35 0.145 .248 (-42%) .320 (-37%) .369 (-30%) .689 (-33%) -364.3
1970 HOU NL 23 33 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 13 0.061 — — — — 0.0
1971 HOU NL 10 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1972 HOU NL 39 25 3 7 3 0 1 2 0 0 9 0.280 — — — — 0.0
1973 HOU NL 25 28 1 3 2 0 1 1 0 0 9 0.107 — — — — 0.0
1974 HOU NL 37 68 11 20 5 0 2 8 0 2 24 0.294 .256 (+15%) .324 (avg) .369 (+24%) .693 (+12%) 115.8
1975 HOU NL 17 22 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.136 — — — — 0.0
1976 HOU NL 20 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1976 SDP NL 12 26 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1977 SDP NL 39 45 2 6 3 0 2 4 0 0 23 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1978 LAA AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 SFG NL 59 14 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1980 SFG NL 44 18 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 7 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1981 SFG NL 22 41 1 8 1 0 1 5 0 2 12 0.195 — — — — 0.0
1982 PIT NL 6 9 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 401 191 85 225 27 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 HOU P 31 31 8 16 2 1
1970 HOU P 23 20 8 10 1 0
1971 HOU P 10 6 0 10 0 0
1972 HOU P 39 5 3 11 2 0
1973 HOU P 25 12 7 14 0 0
1974 HOU P 34 34 19 35 8 2
1975 HOU P 17 13 5 14 1 2
1976 HOU P 20 2 2 6 1 1
1976 SDN P 11 11 4 10 2 0
1977 SDN P 38 20 6 16 3 2
1978 CAL P 24 4 3 12 2 0
1979 SFN P 59 3 5 19 1 1
1980 SFN P 42 4 6 17 0 1
1981 SFN P 22 22 9 29 3 0
1982 PIT P 6 4 0 6 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 401

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1969 TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year