Denver Grigsby

Born: 3/25/1901 in Jackson, KY, USA

Died: 11/10/1973 in Sapulpa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-08-29 | Final Game: 1925-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Denver Clarence Grigsby

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Biography

Denver Grigsby was a professional baseball player born in 1901, who played in the Major Leagues from 1923 until 1925. A versatile position player, Grigsby appeared in 199 games during his brief career, where he showcased a solid batting average of .289. He recorded 179 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 73 runs, contributing significantly to his teams’ offensive efforts. In addition to his hitting prowess, he exhibited speed on the bases, finishing his career with 12 stolen bases. Grigsby played during a transformative period in baseball history, as the game was evolving with the introduction of more dynamic styles of play. His contributions as a consistent hitter and a reliable presence in the lineup reflected the competitive spirit of the era. While his career was relatively short, Grigsby left an imprint on the teams he played for, demonstrating the skill and determination that characterized many players of the 1920s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
199	620	86	179	28	4	3	73	12	57	64	0.289	0.355	0.361	0.717	-224.6

Career AVG .289 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .355 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .361 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.717 vs. league average 0.742 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
1923	CHC	NL	24	72	8	21	5	2	0	5	1	7	5	0.292	.282 (+3%)	.344 (+5%)	.390 (+7%)	.734 (+6%)	70.1
1924	CHC	NL	124	411	58	123	18	2	3	48	10	31	47	0.299	.283 (+5%)	.345 (+3%)	.389 (-4%)	.734 (avg)	36.0
1925	CHC	NL	51	137	20	35	5	0	0	20	1	19	12	0.255	.288 (-11%)	.349 (-1%)	.407 (-28%)	.756 (-16%)	-330.7