Greg Colbrunn
Born: 7/26/1969 in Fontana, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-07-09 | Final Game: 2004-06-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Gregory Joseph Colbrunn
Biography
Greg Colbrunn was a talented position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1992 to 2004. Born in 1969, Colbrunn made his mark in the league as a versatile batter known for his solid hitting and ability to drive in runs. Over the course of 992 games, he compiled a career batting average of .289, amassing 801 hits, including 98 home runs and 422 RBIs. His offensive contributions were complemented by a respectable total of 29 stolen bases, showcasing his agility and speed on the bases.
Colbrunn played during an era of significant offensive output in baseball, nestled between the tail end of the deadball era and the onset of the steroid era, where power hitters began to dominate the game. His ability to hit for both average and power made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Florida Marlins, Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Atlanta Braves. Although he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Colbrunn's consistent performance and professionalism left a lasting impact on his teammates and fans throughout his career.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 992 | 2769 | 337 | 801 | 155 | 12 | 98 | 422 | 29 | 170 | 444 | 0.289 | 0.338 | 0.460 | 0.799 | 2738.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | WSN | NL | 52 | 168 | 12 | 45 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 34 | 0.268 | -270.6 |
| 1993 | WSN | NL | 70 | 153 | 15 | 39 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 4 | 6 | 33 | 0.255 | -296.6 |
| 1994 | MIA | NL | 47 | 155 | 17 | 47 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 1 | 9 | 27 | 0.303 | 214.4 |
| 1995 | MIA | NL | 138 | 528 | 70 | 146 | 22 | 1 | 23 | 89 | 11 | 22 | 69 | 0.277 | -35.9 |
| 1996 | MIA | NL | 141 | 511 | 60 | 146 | 26 | 2 | 16 | 69 | 4 | 25 | 76 | 0.286 | 5.8 |
| 1997 | ATL | NL | 28 | 54 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.278 | -1.6 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | 70 | 217 | 24 | 61 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 1 | 8 | 38 | 0.281 | -1.6 |
| 1998 | ATL | NL | 28 | 44 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0.295 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | 62 | 122 | 12 | 38 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 0.311 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | AZ | NL | 67 | 135 | 20 | 44 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 1 | 12 | 23 | 0.326 | 440.2 |
| 2000 | AZ | NL | 116 | 329 | 48 | 103 | 22 | 1 | 15 | 57 | 0 | 43 | 45 | 0.313 | 1399.0 |
| 2001 | AZ | NL | 59 | 97 | 12 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 0.289 | 281.2 |
| 2002 | AZ | NL | 72 | 171 | 30 | 57 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 27 | 0 | 13 | 19 | 0.333 | 1012.4 |
| 2003 | SEA | AL | 22 | 58 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0.276 | 56.4 |
| 2004 | AZ | NL | 20 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 32 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 0.344 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NLDS2 | ARI | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2001 | NLCS | ARI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2001 | NLDS2 | ARI | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.333 |
| 2001 | WS | ARI | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.400 |
| 1999 | NLDS2 | ARI | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0.400 |
| 1998 | NLDS1 | ATL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1998 | NLCS | ATL | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 |
| 1997 | NLCS | ATL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.667 |
| 1997 | NLDS2 | ATL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 739 | 632 | 5344 | 436 | 42 | 515 |
| 3B | 18 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 6 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | MON | 1B | 47 | 44 | 363 | 29 | 3 | 24 |
| 1993 | MON | 1B | 61 | 33 | 372 | 27 | 2 | 31 |
| 1994 | FLO | 1B | 41 | 38 | 304 | 26 | 4 | 30 |
| 1995 | FLO | 1B | 134 | 129 | 1067 | 89 | 5 | 108 |
| 1996 | FLO | 1B | 134 | 131 | 1169 | 101 | 6 | 130 |
| 1997 | ATL | 1B | 14 | 4 | 54 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | MIN | 1B | 64 | 52 | 475 | 35 | 6 | 60 |
| 1998 | ATL | 1B | 9 | 5 | 55 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | ATL | OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | COL | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | COL | 1B | 27 | 24 | 216 | 21 | 2 | 18 |
| 1998 | COL | OF | 5 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | ARI | 1B | 39 | 31 | 203 | 19 | 1 | 21 |
| 1999 | ARI | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | ARI | 1B | 99 | 82 | 649 | 52 | 8 | 60 |
| 2000 | ARI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | ARI | 1B | 14 | 9 | 67 | 9 | 1 | 7 |
| 2001 | ARI | 3B | 10 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | ARI | 1B | 40 | 36 | 260 | 12 | 2 | 16 |
| 2002 | ARI | 3B | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | SEA | 1B | 14 | 13 | 83 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| 2004 | ARI | 1B | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 739 |
| Third Base | 18 |
| Right Field | 6 |
| Designated Hitter | 21 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | TEX | AL | $650,000 |
| 2004 | ARI | NL | $2,750,000 |
| 2003 | SEA | AL | $750,000 |
| 2002 | ARI | NL | $1,800,000 |
| 2001 | ARI | NL | $1,600,000 |
| 2000 | ARI | NL | $1,005,000 |
| 1999 | ARI | NL | $900,000 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | $735,000 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | $750,000 |
| 1996 | FLO | NL | $1,200,000 |
| 1995 | FLO | NL | $225,000 |
| 1994 | FLO | NL | $150,000 |
| 1993 | MON | NL | $126,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $12,641,000 | ||