Gary Varsho

Born: 6/20/1961 in Marshfield, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-07-06 | Final Game: 1995-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Gary Andrew Varsho

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Biography

Gary Varsho, born in 1961, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1988 until his retirement in 1995. Over his career, Varsho played in 571 games, primarily as an outfielder and catcher, showcasing his adaptability on the field. He recorded 204 hits, which included 10 home runs and 84 runs batted in, while maintaining a career batting average of .244. Known for his speed, he also swiped 27 bases, contributing to his teams' offensive dynamics during a time when speed on the basepaths was increasingly valued in the game. Varsho's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the offensive surge of the late 1980s and early 1990s. While he may not have been a superstar, his consistent presence and work ethic earned him respect among teammates and fans alike. Varsho's ability to fill various roles allowed him to contribute to multiple teams, and he remains a notable figure in the history of those franchises he played for, including the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates. His journey through the MLB reflects the dedication and resilience that characterized many players of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
571	837	101	204	41	11	10	84	27	55	146	0.244	0.294	0.355	0.649	-1437.5

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.649 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
1988	CHC	NL	46	73	6	20	3	0	0	5	5	1	6	0.274	.254 (+8%)	.317 (-12%)	.377 (-17%)	.695 (-14%)	-192.5
1989	CHC	NL	61	87	10	16	4	2	0	6	3	4	13	0.184	.254 (-28%)	.319 (-31%)	.375 (-26%)	.694 (-29%)	-454.8
1990	CHC	NL	46	48	10	12	4	0	0	1	2	1	6	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	PIT	NL	99	187	23	51	11	2	4	23	9	19	34	0.273	.255 (+7%)	.323 (+7%)	.384 (+8%)	.708 (+8%)	269.5
1992	PIT	NL	103	162	22	36	6	3	4	22	5	10	32	0.222	.255 (-13%)	.322 (-18%)	.377 (-2%)	.699 (-9%)	-337.1
1993	CIN	NL	77	95	8	22	6	0	2	11	1	9	19	0.232	.265 (-13%)	.332 (-9%)	.403 (-11%)	.735 (-10%)	-186.9
1994	PIT	NL	67	82	15	21	6	3	0	5	0	4	19	0.256	.269 (-5%)	.338 (-9%)	.424 (-5%)	.763 (-7%)	-133.9
1995	PHI	NL	72	103	7	26	1	1	0	11	2	7	17	0.252	.266 (-5%)	.337 (-8%)	.417 (-33%)	.755 (-22%)	-401.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.667

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1992	NLCS	PIT	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000
1991	NLCS	PIT	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	4	2	11	0	0	0
OF	223	128	285	5	11	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1988	CHN	OF	18	11	29	0	3	0
1989	CHN	OF	21	11	25	1	2	0
1990	CHN	OF	3	1	2	0	0	0
1991	PIT	1B	3	2	11	0	0	0
1991	PIT	OF	54	44	84	2	1	1
1992	PIT	OF	44	27	62	1	1	0
1993	CIN	OF	22	12	27	1	0	1
1994	PIT	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1994	PIT	OF	36	9	25	0	2	0
1995	PHI	OF	25	13	31	0	2	0