Johnny Grubb

Born: 8/4/1948 in Richmond, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-10 | Final Game: 1987-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Raymond Grubb

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Biography

Johnny Grubb was a versatile position player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1987. Born in 1948, Grubb played a total of 1,424 games throughout his career, during which he recorded 1,153 hits and achieved a batting average of .278. Known for his ability to hit for both average and power, he finished his career with 99 home runs and 475 RBIs, showcasing his offensive capabilities. Grubb also displayed speed on the bases, accumulating 27 stolen bases over his time in the league. Grubb's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, reflecting his impact during an era that experienced significant changes in the game. His playing style was characterized by a combination of solid hitting and defensive versatility, allowing him to play multiple positions effectively. Throughout his tenure, Grubb was recognized for his contributions to the teams he played for, leaving a lasting legacy in baseball history. His journey spanned a dynamic period in the sport, where he exemplified the skill and adaptability required to succeed at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1424	4154	553	1153	207	29	99	475	27	566	558	0.278	0.366	0.413	0.779	8834.4

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.

Career OBP .366 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +12.9% above league average.

Career SLG .413 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.779 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — +9.9% above 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
1972	SDP	NL	7	21	4	7	1	1	0	1	0	1	3	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	SDP	NL	113	389	52	121	22	3	8	37	9	37	50	0.311	.256 (+21%)	.325 (+15%)	.378 (+17%)	.703 (+16%)	1208.5
1974	SDP	NL	140	444	53	127	20	4	8	42	4	46	47	0.286	.256 (+11%)	.324 (+9%)	.369 (+9%)	.693 (+9%)	829.0
1975	SDP	NL	144	553	72	149	36	2	4	38	2	59	59	0.269	.257 (+5%)	.327 (+5%)	.374 (-3%)	.701 (+1%)	133.5
1976	SDP	NL	109	384	54	109	22	1	5	27	1	65	53	0.284	.255 (+11%)	.320 (+22%)	.360 (+7%)	.681 (+14%)	1288.5
1977	CLE	AL	34	93	8	28	3	3	2	14	0	19	18	0.301	.264 (+14%)	.329 (+29%)	.401 (+15%)	.730 (+21%)	419.9
1978	CLE	AL	113	378	54	100	16	6	14	61	5	59	60	0.265	.257 (+3%)	.323 (+13%)	.378 (+19%)	.702 (+16%)	1250.5
1978	TEX	AL	21	33	8	13	3	0	1	6	1	11	5	0.394	—	—	—	—	1250.5
1979	TEX	AL	102	289	42	79	14	0	10	37	2	34	44	0.273	.265 (+3%)	.329 (+6%)	.397 (+7%)	.727 (+7%)	414.0
1980	TEX	AL	110	274	40	76	12	1	9	32	2	42	35	0.277	.264 (+5%)	.326 (+15%)	.387 (+10%)	.714 (+12%)	760.0
1981	TEX	AL	67	199	26	46	9	1	3	26	0	23	25	0.231	.255 (-10%)	.320 (-1%)	.368 (-10%)	.688 (-6%)	-165.2
1982	TEX	AL	103	308	35	86	13	3	3	26	0	39	37	0.279	.261 (+7%)	.324 (+14%)	.388 (-5%)	.712 (+4%)	357.9
1983	DET	AL	57	134	20	34	5	2	4	22	0	28	17	0.254	.260 (-3%)	.324 (+19%)	.389 (+5%)	.714 (+12%)	386.2
1984	DET	AL	86	176	25	47	5	0	8	17	1	36	36	0.267	.259 (+3%)	.322 (+22%)	.384 (+12%)	.707 (+17%)	713.4
1985	DET	AL	78	155	19	38	7	1	5	25	0	24	25	0.245	.257 (-5%)	.323 (+6%)	.390 (+2%)	.714 (+4%)	132.1
1986	DET	AL	81	210	32	70	13	1	13	51	0	28	28	0.333	.257 (+29%)	.325 (+26%)	.395 (+49%)	.720 (+39%)	1524.6
1987	DET	AL	59	114	9	23	6	0	2	13	0	15	16	0.202	.262 (-23%)	.331 (-12%)	.415 (-26%)	.746 (-20%)	-418.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	14	0	6	1	0	0	2	0	1	0.429

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	H	2B	RBI	SO	AVG
1987	ALCS	DET	4	7	4	0	0	1	0.571
1984	ALCS	DET	1	4	1	1	2	0	0.250
1984	WS	DET	4	3	1	0	0	0	0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	9	5	64	3	0	7
3B	8	4	1	1	1	0
OF	1042	930	1992	66	39	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	SDN	OF	6	6	16	0	0	0
1973	SDN	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1973	SDN	OF	102	96	229	11	3	1
1974	SDN	3B	2	1	0	0	0	0
1974	SDN	OF	122	110	321	8	8	1
1975	SDN	OF	139	136	334	3	3	0
1976	SDN	1B	9	5	64	3	0	7
1976	SDN	3B	3	3	1	1	1	0
1976	SDN	OF	98	96	183	3	5	0
1977	CLE	OF	28	26	47	2	0	0
1978	CLE	OF	110	100	199	14	6	4
1978	TEX	OF	13	6	14	2	0	1
1979	TEX	OF	82	64	135	8	2	4
1980	TEX	OF	77	69	112	6	6	1
1981	TEX	OF	58	56	95	2	1	0
1982	TEX	OF	77	69	135	4	5	1
1983	DET	OF	26	23	34	1	0	0
1984	DET	OF	36	25	47	0	0	0
1985	DET	OF	18	14	23	0	0	0
1986	DET	OF	19	11	26	1	0	0
1987	DET	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1987	DET	OF	31	23	42	1	0	0