Greg Brock, baseball player, 110 home runs, 1982-1991

Greg Brock

Born: 6/14/1957 in McMinnville, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-01 | Final Game: 1991-06-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Gregory Allen Brock

Biography

Greg Brock was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1991. Born in 1957, he played primarily as a position player during his career, participating in a total of 1,013 games. Brock was known for his power-hitting abilities, finishing his career with 794 hits, 110 home runs, and 462 RBIs, showcasing a blend of offensive skill and consistency at the plate. He posted a career batting average of .248 and recorded 41 stolen bases, reflecting his versatility and speed as a player. Throughout the late 1980s, Brock contributed to the game during a period marked by the emergence of power hitters and a shift in offensive strategies. His ability to hit for power while still being a threat on the basepaths positioned him as a valuable asset to his teams. As a player who experienced the transition from the more traditional styles of play to the modern emphasis on home runs and slugging percentages, he played a part in the evolving landscape of baseball during his era. Brock's legacy is characterized by his contributions to the teams he played for and his role in the game during a dynamic time in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1013 3202 420 794 141 6 110 462 41 434 469 0.248 0.338 0.399 0.737 2799.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 21 3 1 0 0 1 2 2 5 0.048

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1985 NLCS LAN 5 12 2 1 0 0 1 2 2 2 0.083
1983 NLCS LAN 3 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 942 858 7578 684 51 680

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 942
Designated Hitter 8

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1991 ML4 AL $937,500
1990 ML4 AL $787,500
1989 ML4 AL $700,000
1988 ML4 AL $600,000
1987 ML4 AL $405,000
1986 LAN NL $325,000
1985 LAN NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $3,905,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Wyoming Laramie WY 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1983 Rookie of the Year NL 7th 3.0 120 0