Gregg Zaun, baseball player, 1995-2010

Gregg Zaun

Born: 4/14/1971 in Glendale, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-06-24 | Final Game: 2010-05-20

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Gregory Owen Zaun

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Biography

Gregg Zaun was a professional baseball player born in 1971, whose career spanned from 1995 until his retirement in 2010. Primarily recognized as a position player, Zaun played a total of 1,232 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing his versatility and resilience throughout his 15-year career. He accumulated 878 hits, including 88 home runs and 446 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .252. Known for his solid defensive skills and leadership behind the plate, Zaun contributed significantly to the teams he played for, including the Toronto Blue Jays and the Florida Marlins. Zaun's playing style was characterized by his ability to handle pitchers and call effective games, making him a valuable asset during the late 1990s and 2000s, a time when the game was becoming increasingly focused on power hitting and offensive production. He also demonstrated speed on the bases, amassing 23 stolen bases over his career. Zaun's contributions to the game extended beyond his statistics, as he became known for his work ethic and mentorship of younger players, leaving a lasting impact in the locker room and on the field. His career serves as a testament to the importance of catchers in baseball, particularly during an era that witnessed significant changes in the sport's approach to strategy and player development.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1232 3489 437 878 194 9 88 446 23 479 544 0.252 0.344 0.388 0.732 -1520.5

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career OBP .344 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.732 vs. league average 0.758 across their career seasons — near 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
1995 BAL AL 40 104 18 27 5 0 3 14 1 16 14 0.260 .266 (-3%) .337 (+6%) .417 (-6%) .755 (avg) 32.8
1996 BAL AL 50 108 16 25 8 1 1 13 0 11 15 0.231 .269 (-14%) .340 (-9%) .426 (-18%) .767 (-14%) -292.3
1996 MIA NL 10 31 4 9 1 0 1 2 1 3 5 0.290 — — — — -292.3
1997 MIA NL 58 143 21 43 10 2 2 20 1 26 18 0.301 .266 (+13%) .336 (+23%) .419 (+5%) .756 (+13%) 451.4
1998 MIA NL 106 298 19 56 12 2 5 29 5 35 52 0.188 .266 (-29%) .335 (-18%) .420 (-31%) .755 (-25%) -1489.1
1999 TEX AL 43 93 12 23 2 1 1 12 1 10 7 0.247 .271 (-9%) .344 (-9%) .433 (-26%) .778 (-18%) -316.9
2000 KCR AL 83 234 36 64 11 0 7 33 7 43 34 0.274 .270 (+1%) .344 (+13%) .437 (-6%) .782 (+2%) 259.6
2001 KCR AL 39 125 15 40 9 0 6 18 1 12 16 0.320 .263 (+21%) .332 (+13%) .426 (+26%) .758 (+20%) 446.6
2002 HOU NL 76 185 18 41 7 1 3 24 1 12 36 0.222 .261 (-15%) .331 (-17%) .416 (-23%) .747 (-21%) -723.2
2003 HOU NL 59 120 9 26 7 0 1 13 1 14 14 0.217 .264 (-18%) .332 (-10%) .422 (-29%) .754 (-21%) -448.6
2003 COL NL 15 46 6 12 1 0 3 8 0 5 7 0.261 — — — — -448.6
2004 TOR AL 107 338 46 91 24 0 6 36 0 47 61 0.269 .266 (+1%) .335 (+10%) .427 (-8%) .762 (avg) 144.6
2005 TOR AL 133 434 61 109 18 1 11 61 2 73 70 0.251 .264 (-5%) .330 (+8%) .418 (-11%) .749 (-3%) -36.5
2006 TOR AL 99 290 39 79 19 0 12 40 0 41 42 0.272 .269 (+1%) .336 (+8%) .431 (+7%) .768 (+7%) 467.2
2007 TOR AL 110 331 43 80 24 1 10 52 0 51 55 0.242 .268 (-10%) .335 (+2%) .422 (-3%) .758 (-1%) -34.4
2008 TOR AL 86 245 29 58 12 0 6 30 2 38 38 0.237 .263 (-10%) .333 (+2%) .416 (-14%) .749 (-7%) -216.1
2009 BAL AL 56 168 23 41 10 0 4 13 0 27 30 0.244 .262 (-7%) .332 (+7%) .417 (-10%) .750 (-3%) 0.1
2009 TBR AL 34 94 11 27 7 0 4 14 0 4 18 0.287 .262 (+9%) .332 (-3%) .417 (+17%) .750 (+8%) 0.1
2010 MIL NL 28 102 11 27 7 0 2 14 0 11 12 0.265 .257 (+3%) .325 (+8%) .402 (-3%) .728 (+2%) 60.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1997 NLCS FLO 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1997 WS FLO 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 3 1 0 1
2B 2 0 0 1 0 0
C 1067 910 6134 418 88 59

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 BAL C 39 31 216 13 3 4
1996 BAL C 49 28 215 10 3 3
1996 FLO C 10 8 60 6 0 0
1997 FLO 1B 1 0 2 1 0 1
1997 FLO C 50 38 327 24 8 2
1998 FLO 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1998 FLO C 88 77 531 48 8 12
1999 TEX C 37 21 165 15 3 0
2000 KCA 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2000 KCA 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2000 KCA C 76 65 376 31 5 4
2001 KCA C 35 31 181 11 5 4
2002 HOU C 44 40 307 18 5 3
2003 HOU C 31 26 152 8 4 0
2003 COL C 14 12 71 2 2 0
2004 TOR C 97 91 547 46 8 5
2005 TOR C 132 121 761 49 8 3
2006 TOR C 72 59 437 32 3 2
2007 TOR C 103 93 590 41 8 4
2008 TOR C 79 67 515 28 7 7
2009 BAL C 54 49 294 17 5 1
2009 TBA C 29 25 168 6 1 1
2010 MIL C 28 28 221 13 2 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1067
First Base 2
Second Base 2
Designated Hitter 34

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 MIL NL $1,900,000
2009 BAL AL $1,500,000
2008 TOR AL $3,750,000
2007 TOR AL $3,500,000
2006 TOR AL $1,000,000
2005 TOR AL $950,000
2003 HOU NL $1,200,000
2002 HOU NL $1,150,000
2001 KCA AL $1,150,000
2000 KCA AL $525,000
1999 TEX AL $450,000
1998 FLO NL $280,000
1997 FLO NL $205,000
1996 BAL AL $140,000
1995 BAL AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $17,809,000