Greg Briley
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1988-1993)
Greg Briley was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1993 for the Seattle Mariners and the Florida Marlins, a span of 6 seasons. In 598 career games, he hit .253 with 384 hits, 29 home runs, and 135 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1988-06-27
- Last Game
- 1993-09-24
Full name: Gregory Briley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 598 | 1,518 | 172 | 384 | 75 | 9 | 29 | 135 | 65 | 124 | 260 | .253 | .310 | .372 | .681 | -876 |
Career AVG .253 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .310 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .372 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .681 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | SEA | AL | 13 | 36 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 6 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | 115 | 394 | 52 | 105 | 22 | 4 | 13 | 52 | 11 | 39 | 82 | .266 | .254 (+5%) | .319 (+5%) | .375 (+18%) | .694 (+12%) | 834.2 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 125 | 337 | 40 | 83 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 29 | 16 | 37 | 48 | .246 | .257 (-4%) | .324 (-2%) | .385 (-8%) | .710 (-5%) | -252.0 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 139 | 381 | 39 | 99 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 51 | .260 | .255 (+2%) | .323 (-5%) | .384 (-13%) | .708 (-9%) | -575.1 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 86 | 200 | 18 | 55 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 31 | .275 | .255 (+8%) | .322 (-10%) | .377 (+6%) | .699 (-1%) | -111.3 |
| 1993 | FLO | NL | 120 | 170 | 17 | 33 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 42 | .194 | .265 (-27%) | .332 (-25%) | .403 (-30%) | .735 (-28%) | -771.5 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 598 | 1,518 | 172 | 384 | 75 | 9 | 29 | 135 | 65 | 124 | 260 | .253 | — | — | — | — | -876 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (598 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 283 | 719 | 77 | 167 | 14 | 64 | .232 |
| Away | 315 | 799 | 95 | 217 | 15 | 71 | .272 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-09-24 | MIA | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-22 | MIA | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-20 | MIA | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-09-15 | MIA | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-09-12 | MIA | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-09-11 | MIA | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-09-10 | MIA | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-09 | MIA | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-06 | MIA | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-05 | MIA | LAD | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 15 | 12 | 25 | 41 | 1 | 9 |
| 3B | 5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| OF | 457 | 332 | 685 | 17 | 18 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | SEA | OF | 11 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | SEA | 2B | 10 | 8 | 18 | 33 | 1 | 6 |
| 1989 | SEA | OF | 105 | 88 | 179 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
| 1990 | SEA | OF | 107 | 89 | 177 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | SEA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | SEA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | SEA | OF | 125 | 91 | 187 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | SEA | 2B | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 1992 | SEA | 3B | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | SEA | OF | 42 | 29 | 58 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | FLO | OF | 67 | 25 | 71 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 15 |
| Third Base | 5 |
| Left Field | 304 |
| Center Field | 18 |
| Right Field | 162 |
| Designated Hitter | 20 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | FLO | NL | $109,000 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | $570,000 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | $265,000 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | $150,000 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | $68,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,162,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisburg College | Louisburg | NC | 1984, 1985 |
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh | NC | 1986 |
Most Similar Players
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Greg Briley: the record in brief
The profile opens with Greg Briley's first major league game on June 27, 1988; the last one listed came on September 24, 1993. The team column moves through the Seattle Mariners (1988 through 1992) and the Florida Marlins (1993). Briley, an outfielder by primary position, hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Height and weight on file: 175 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Briley was born on May 24, 1965, in Greenville, NC, USA. Briley's full given name, per the bio, is Gregory Briley.
The batting record for Briley: 598 games, 384 hits in 1,518 at bats, and a .253 average, plus 29 homers, 135 RBI, and 65 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .310 and the slugging percentage .372, for an OPS of .681. Briley hit .253 while the league hit .257 over the same span, a figure close to average. 1989 was Briley's biggest home run year, with 13. 1989 produced Briley's most hits, 105 of them for the Seattle Mariners. On the bases, the high point was 23 steals in 1991. In 1989, a season of regular play, Briley hit .266 while the league hit .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about Greg Briley
- What years did Greg Briley play?
- Greg Briley played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1993.
- Was Greg Briley a pitcher?
- No. Greg Briley was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Greg Briley hit?
- Greg Briley hit 29 career home runs with 384 hits.
- What was Greg Briley's career batting average?
- Greg Briley batted .253 over his career, with 384 hits in 1,518 at bats.
- How many RBI did Greg Briley have?
- Greg Briley drove in 135 runs in his career.
- Is Greg Briley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Greg Briley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.