Greg Halman

Born: 8/26/1987 in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands

Died: 11/21/2011 in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

MLB Debut: 2010-09-23 | Final Game: 2011-08-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Gregory Anthony Halman

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Biography

Greg Halman was a Dutch professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners from 2010 to 2011. Born in 1987, Halman made his debut on September 23, 2010, showcasing his potential as a promising player from the Netherlands. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 44 games and accumulated 24 hits, including 2 home runs, while driving in 9 runs. Halman also demonstrated his speed on the bases with 6 stolen bases, contributing to his reputation as a dynamic athlete. Halman's career coincided with a transformative era in baseball that saw increasing international influence and the emergence of players from Europe. Despite facing stiff competition in the MLB, he left an indelible mark on the game, particularly as one of the few players from the Netherlands to reach the major leagues at that time. His journey through professional baseball exemplified not only his individual talent but also the growing globalization of the sport, as players from diverse backgrounds began to make their mark in the league. Halman's legacy continues to inspire young athletes in the Netherlands and around the world, highlighting the possibilities available to aspiring baseball players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
44	116	8	24	3	1	2	9	6	3	43	0.207	0.233	0.302	0.535	-257.0

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OBP .233 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career SLG .302 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.535 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 26.1% 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
2010	SEA	AL	9	29	1	4	1	0	0	3	1	1	11	0.138	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	SEA	AL	35	87	7	20	2	1	2	6	5	2	32	0.230	.255 (-10%)	.320 (-20%)	.399 (-14%)	.719 (-17%)	-257.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	44	32	79	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2010	SEA	OF	9	7	20	0	0	0
2011	SEA	OF	35	25	59	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	33
Center Field	12
Right Field	3