Greg Luzinski, baseball player, 307 home runs, 1970-1984

Greg Luzinski

Born: 11/22/1950 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-09-09 | Final Game: 1984-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Gregory Michael Luzinski

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Biography

Greg Luzinski, born in 1950, was a prominent Major League Baseball player who made a significant impact in the sport during his career from 1970 to 1984. Known for his powerful left-handed swing, Luzinski played primarily as an outfielder and designated hitter, showcasing his exceptional hitting ability. Over the course of his career, he participated in 1,821 games, amassing 1,795 hits, 307 home runs, and 1,128 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .276. His offensive prowess earned him four All-Star selections, solidifying his status as one of the game's top hitters during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Luzinski was part of the Philadelphia Phillies during a transformative era for the franchise, contributing to their rise in the National League and helping the team reach the World Series in 1980, where they claimed their first championship. His combination of power and consistency made him a fan favorite, and his ability to drive in runs was crucial to the team’s success. With 37 stolen bases, Luzinski also demonstrated a surprising level of speed for a player of his size, adding another dimension to his game. After retiring, he left a lasting legacy, remembered not only for his on-field achievements but also for his contributions to the sport as a larger-than-life personality.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1821 6505 880 1795 344 24 307 1128 37 845 1495 0.276 0.363 0.478 0.840 26026.6

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.

Career OBP .363 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +12.0% above league average.

Career SLG .478 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +25.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.840 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — +19.5% 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
1970 PHI NL 8 12 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 5 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1971 PHI NL 28 100 13 30 8 0 3 15 2 12 32 0.300 .249 (+20%) .316 (+22%) .365 (+29%) .682 (+25%) 434.5
1972 PHI NL 150 563 66 158 33 5 18 68 0 42 114 0.281 .243 (+15%) .310 (+7%) .353 (+28%) .664 (+18%) 1749.5
1973 PHI NL 161 610 76 174 26 4 29 97 3 51 135 0.285 .256 (+11%) .325 (+6%) .378 (+28%) .703 (+18%) 2088.0
1974 PHI NL 85 302 29 82 14 1 7 48 3 29 76 0.272 .256 (+6%) .324 (+2%) .369 (+7%) .693 (+4%) 199.5
1975 PHI NL 161 596 85 179 35 3 34 120 3 89 151 0.300 .257 (+17%) .327 (+20%) .374 (+44%) .701 (+33%) 4105.1
1976 PHI NL 149 533 74 162 28 1 21 95 1 50 107 0.304 .255 (+19%) .320 (+15%) .360 (+33%) .681 (+24%) 2489.9
1977 PHI NL 149 554 99 171 35 3 39 130 3 80 140 0.309 .264 (+17%) .329 (+20%) .401 (+48%) .730 (+35%) 4037.2
1978 PHI NL 155 540 85 143 32 2 35 101 8 100 135 0.265 .257 (+3%) .323 (+20%) .378 (+39%) .702 (+30%) 3570.4
1979 PHI NL 137 452 47 114 23 1 18 81 3 56 103 0.252 .265 (-5%) .329 (+4%) .397 (+7%) .727 (+6%) 601.5
1980 PHI NL 106 368 44 84 19 1 19 56 3 60 100 0.228 .264 (-14%) .326 (+5%) .387 (+14%) .714 (+10%) 769.7
1981 CHW AL 104 378 55 100 15 1 21 62 0 58 80 0.265 .255 (+3%) .320 (+14%) .368 (+29%) .688 (+22%) 1651.3
1982 CHW AL 159 583 87 170 37 1 18 102 1 89 120 0.292 .261 (+12%) .324 (+19%) .388 (+16%) .712 (+17%) 2369.8
1983 CHW AL 144 502 73 128 26 1 32 95 2 70 117 0.255 .260 (-2%) .324 (+8%) .389 (+29%) .714 (+20%) 2005.3
1984 CHW AL 125 412 47 98 13 0 13 58 5 56 80 0.238 .259 (-8%) .322 (+2%) .384 (-5%) .707 (-2%) -45.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
23 82 10 20 6 1 5 12 7 25 0.244

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1983 ALCS CHA 4 15 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 5 0.133
1980 NLCS PHI 5 17 3 5 2 0 1 4 0 6 0.294
1980 WS PHI 3 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.000
1978 NLCS PHI 4 16 3 6 0 1 2 3 1 2 0.375
1977 NLCS PHI 4 14 2 4 1 0 1 2 3 3 0.286
1976 NLCS PHI 3 11 2 3 2 0 1 3 1 4 0.273

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 35 32 275 38 2 18
OF 1221 1217 1845 67 55 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 PHI 1B 3 3 20 3 0 1
1971 PHI 1B 28 27 247 34 1 16
1972 PHI 1B 2 0 2 0 1 0
1972 PHI OF 145 145 255 9 11 2
1973 PHI OF 159 157 262 7 2 1
1974 PHI OF 82 81 146 10 3 0
1975 PHI OF 159 159 248 10 9 0
1976 PHI OF 144 144 204 8 8 0
1977 PHI OF 148 148 205 11 8 2
1978 PHI OF 154 154 232 7 4 2
1979 PHI OF 125 124 156 3 9 1
1980 PHI OF 105 105 137 2 1 0
1983 CHA 1B 2 2 6 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 35
Left Field 1221
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 512

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1983 Outstanding DH Award
1983 TSN All-Star DH
1981 Outstanding DH Award
1981 Player of the Week Week of 1981-05-22
1978 Roberto Clemente Award
1977 Player of the Month July
1977 Player of the Week Week of 1977-06-10
1977 Player of the Week Week of 1977-07-15
1977 TSN All-Star OF
1975 TSN All-Star OF
1973 Player of the Month June

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1983 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 9.0 392 0
1981 Most Valuable Player AL 23th 3.0 392 0
1978 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 48.0 336 0
1977 Most Valuable Player NL 2nd 255.0 336 9
1976 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 49.0 336 0
1975 Most Valuable Player NL 2nd 154.0 336 0
1973 Most Valuable Player NL 29th 2.0 336 0