Derrell Griffith

Born: 12/12/1943 in Anadarko, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-09-26 | Final Game: 1966-06-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Robert Derrell Griffith

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Biography

Derrell Griffith was a professional baseball player born in 1943, who played as a position player from 1963 until his retirement in 1966. Over the course of his career, he participated in 124 games, showcasing his talents primarily in the outfield. Griffith recorded a total of 77 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .260, highlighting his ability to make contact and get on base. He hit 5 home runs and drove in 27 runs, demonstrating a blend of speed and power that was valuable during his playing years. Griffith's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball history. The early to mid-1960s saw a shift in the game, with players increasingly focused on power hitting and speed on the base paths. He added to this dynamic with 5 stolen bases, illustrating his capability to impact the game not just at the plate, but also on the base paths. Although his career was relatively brief, Griffith's contributions during this era were part of a broader narrative of the evolving role of position players in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
124	296	33	77	16	2	5	27	5	7	33	0.260	0.280	0.378	0.658	160.6

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.658 vs. league average 0.685 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
1963	LAD	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	LAD	NL	78	238	27	69	16	2	4	23	5	5	21	0.290	.250 (+16%)	.312 (-2%)	.377 (+12%)	.690 (+6%)	160.6
1965	LAD	NL	22	41	3	7	0	0	1	2	0	0	9	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	LAD	NL	23	15	3	1	0	0	0	2	0	2	3	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0