Jeff Grotewold, baseball player, 1992-1995

Jeff Grotewold

Born: 12/8/1965 in Madera, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-04-12 | Final Game: 1995-07-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Scott Grotewold

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Biography

Jeff Grotewold was a professional baseball player born in 1965 who played as a position player from 1992 until 1995. Throughout his career, he participated in 87 games across the Major Leagues, making his debut during a period marked by the increasing offensive explosion of the early 1990s. Grotewold was known for his versatility on the field, contributing to his teams primarily as a utility player. Though he faced challenges in establishing himself as a regular starter, he managed to hit a total of 23 hits, including 4 home runs and 11 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .228. Grotewold's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball in the 1990s, when the game began to shift towards more power-hitting strategies. However, he did not register any stolen bases during his career, indicating a more traditional approach to baserunning. Despite the brevity of his tenure in Major League Baseball, his journey through the league illustrates the competitive landscape of the era, characterized by the rise of powerful hitters and the push for offensive production. After his retirement on July 4, 1995, Grotewold remained a part of baseball history, representing the determination and spirit of those who strive for success in America’s pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
87 101 11 23 3 0 4 11 0 18 23 0.228 0.350 0.376 0.726 -22.2

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.726 vs. league average 0.727 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
1992 PHI NL 72 65 7 13 2 0 3 5 0 9 16 0.200 .255 (-22%) .322 (-5%) .377 (-2%) .699 (-3%) -22.2
1995 KCR AL 15 36 4 10 1 0 1 6 0 9 7 0.278 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 5 0 1 1
C 2 0 3 0 0 0
OF 2 1 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 PHI 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1992 PHI C 2 0 3 0 0 0
1992 PHI OF 2 1 1 0 0 0
1995 KCA 1B 1 0 3 0 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2
First Base 2
Left Field 2
Designated Hitter 11

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 KCA AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $109,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of San Diego San Diego CA 1984, 1985, 1986