Greg Mahlberg, baseball player, 1978-1979

Greg Mahlberg

Born: 8/8/1952 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-24 | Final Game: 1979-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Gregory John Mahlberg

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Biography

Greg Mahlberg, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1978 to 1979. His career, although brief, took place during a transitional period in baseball history, characterized by the emergence of more athletic players and the increasing specialization of roles on the field. Mahlberg's time in the majors was limited to just eight games, during which he recorded two hits, including one home run, and drove in one run, culminating in a batting average of .111. Despite the modest statistics, Mahlberg's entry into the MLB highlights the opportunities that players sought during an era when the league was beginning to embrace a more diverse talent pool. While he did not achieve the longevity or notoriety of some of his contemporaries, his journey from the minor leagues to the majors reflects the aspirations of many aspiring baseball players in the late 1970s. After concluding his major league career on September 30, 1979, Mahlberg left a legacy of determination that resonates with those who continue to pursue their dreams in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 18 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 2 4 0.111 0.200 0.278 0.478 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 57.5% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.478 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 33.2% 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
1978 TEX AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1979 TEX AL 7 17 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 2 4 0.118 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 8 5 24 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 TEX C 1 0 2 0 0 0
1979 TEX C 7 5 22 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Wisconsin at Madison Madison WI 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973