Greg Hibbard

Born: 9/13/1964 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-05-31 | Final Game: 1994-06-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Gregory Hibbard

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Biography

Greg Hibbard, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1989 to 1994. Making his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by the emergence of powerful hitting and a changing landscape for pitchers, Hibbard showcased his skills primarily with the Chicago White Sox and the Seattle Mariners. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 57-50 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.05. His ability to command the mound allowed him to strike out 408 batters, while contributing to his teams' efforts in various roles, including one save. Hibbard's playing style was marked by his competitive spirit and resilience, traits that garnered him respect among teammates and opponents alike. He played in an era when pitchers faced the challenge of adjusting to a game increasingly dominated by offensive players, yet he managed to find success through a combination of strategy and skill. Although his career was relatively short, Hibbard's contributions to the teams he played for remain a notable part of his legacy in the world of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
57	50	165	158	11	1	1	990.0	1051	446	86	288	408	4.05	0

Career ERA 4.05 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1989	CHW	AL	6	7	23	23	2	0	0	137.3	142	49	41	55	3.21	3.71 (+13%)	-
1990	CHW	AL	14	9	33	33	3	1	0	211.0	202	74	55	92	3.16	3.86 (+18%)	-
1991	CHW	AL	11	11	32	29	5	0	0	194.0	196	93	57	71	4.31	3.91 (-10%)	-
1992	CHW	AL	10	7	31	28	0	0	1	176.0	187	86	57	69	4.40	3.75 (-17%)	-
1993	CHC	NL	15	11	31	31	1	0	0	191.0	209	84	47	82	3.96	4.19 (+6%)	-
1994	SEA	AL	1	5	15	14	0	0	0	80.7	115	60	31	39	6.69	4.51 (-48%)	-1337.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
166	65	4	6	1	0	0	3	0	2	17	0.092	0.119	0.108	0.227	-770.5

Career AVG .092 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 64.4% below league average.

Career OBP .119 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 63.4% below league average.

Career SLG .108 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 72.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.227 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 68.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1989	CHW	AL	23	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	CHW	AL	33	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	CHW	AL	32	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	CHW	AL	31	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	CHC	NL	32	65	4	6	1	3	2	17	0.092	.265 (-65%)	.332 (-64%)	.403 (-73%)	.735 (-69%)	-770.5
1994	SEA	AL	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	165	158	36	161	6	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1989	CHA	P	23	23	5	27	0	4
1990	CHA	P	33	33	7	29	0	2
1991	CHA	P	32	29	9	28	2	2
1992	CHA	P	31	28	6	36	3	4
1993	CHN	P	31	31	6	26	0	2
1994	SEA	P	15	14	3	15	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	165

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1997	SEA	AL	$152,000
1996	SEA	AL	$2,850,000
1995	SEA	AL	$2,650,000
1994	SEA	AL	$1,250,000
1993	CHN	NL	$1,425,000
1992	CHA	AL	$210,000
1991	CHA	AL	$150,000
1990	CHA	AL	$100,000
1989	CHA	AL	$68,000
Total Career Earnings			$8,855,000