Greg Olson, baseball player, 1989-1993

Greg Olson

Born: 9/6/1960 in Marshall, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-06-27 | Final Game: 1993-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Gregory William Olson

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Biography

Greg Olson, born in 1960, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1993. Over the course of his career, Olson played in 414 games, compiling a total of 309 hits, which included 20 home runs and 131 runs batted in. He finished his playing career with a batting average of .242 and recorded 5 stolen bases. Known for his solid defensive skills and ability to contribute at key moments, Olson earned an All-Star selection during his time in the league, highlighting his status as a noteworthy player of his era. Olson's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the late 1980s and early 1990s, which saw the game evolve with a growing emphasis on power hitting and advanced analytics. While he may not have been among the most prolific power hitters of his time, his ability to provide depth and versatility made him a valuable asset to his teams. His contributions to the game are remembered by fans and historians as part of the rich tapestry of baseball during a time of change and development in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
414 1275 132 309 61 3 20 131 5 137 157 0.242 0.317 0.342 0.659 -1594.8

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .342 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.659 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 7.1% 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
1989 MIN AL 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1990 ATL NL 100 298 36 78 12 1 7 36 1 30 51 0.262 .257 (+1%) .324 (+2%) .385 (-2%) .710 (avg) 57.9
1991 ATL NL 133 411 46 99 25 0 6 44 1 44 48 0.241 .255 (-6%) .323 (-2%) .384 (-10%) .708 (-7%) -488.1
1992 ATL NL 95 302 27 72 14 2 3 27 2 34 31 0.238 .255 (-7%) .322 (-2%) .377 (-13%) .699 (-8%) -399.2
1993 ATL NL 83 262 23 59 10 0 4 24 1 29 27 0.225 .265 (-15%) .332 (-9%) .403 (-23%) .735 (-17%) -765.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
16 54 6 15 4 0 1 5 9 8 0.278

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1993 NLCS ATL 2 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.333
1991 NLCS ATL 7 24 3 8 1 0 1 4 4 3 0.333
1991 WS ATL 7 27 3 6 2 0 0 1 5 4 0.222

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 402 349 2193 169 18 24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 MIN C 3 0 4 0 0 0
1990 ATL 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1990 ATL C 97 78 501 43 7 3
1991 ATL C 127 113 721 48 4 7
1992 ATL C 94 85 522 43 1 8
1993 ATL C 81 73 445 35 6 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 402
Third Base 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 ATL NL $925,000
1992 ATL NL $350,000
Total Career Earnings $1,275,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Minnesota Minneapolis MN 1980, 1981, 1982