Greg Dobbs
Born: 7/2/1978 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2004-09-08 | Final Game: 2014-06-24
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Gregory Stuart Dobbs
Biography
Greg Dobbs, born in 1978, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2014. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 959 games, showcasing his ability to contribute both in the field and at the plate. Dobbs recorded 548 hits, including 46 home runs and 274 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .261. Known for his solid performance as a utility player, he was adept at handling various positions, which added significant depth to the rosters he played on.
Dobbs played in an era characterized by offensive power and strategic gameplay, often utilized as a pinch hitter or a reliable option off the bench. His contributions were particularly valuable during his time with the Philadelphia Phillies, where he was part of the team that won the World Series in 2008. In addition to his offensive skills, Dobbs demonstrated speed on the bases, stealing 14 bases throughout his career. His ability to adapt and perform under pressure solidified his reputation as a dependable player in the league.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 959 | 2097 | 204 | 548 | 106 | 9 | 46 | 274 | 14 | 132 | 402 | 0.261 | 0.306 | 0.386 | 0.692 | -2419.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SEA | AL | 18 | 53 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.226 | -262.4 |
| 2005 | SEA | AL | 59 | 142 | 8 | 35 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 0.246 | -475.0 |
| 2006 | SEA | AL | 23 | 27 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.370 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 142 | 324 | 45 | 88 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 55 | 3 | 29 | 67 | 0.272 | 110.3 |
| 2008 | PHI | NL | 128 | 226 | 30 | 68 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 40 | 3 | 11 | 40 | 0.301 | 381.1 |
| 2009 | PHI | NL | 97 | 154 | 15 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 11 | 29 | 0.247 | -322.2 |
| 2010 | PHI | NL | 88 | 163 | 13 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 39 | 0.196 | -628.4 |
| 2011 | MIA | NL | 134 | 411 | 38 | 113 | 23 | 0 | 8 | 49 | 0 | 22 | 83 | 0.275 | -270.0 |
| 2012 | MIA | NL | 120 | 319 | 26 | 91 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 39 | 4 | 14 | 53 | 0.285 | -301.0 |
| 2013 | MIA | NL | 114 | 237 | 21 | 54 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 22 | 40 | 0.228 | -652.2 |
| 2014 | MIA | NL | 15 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | WAS | NL | 21 | 28 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 21 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.333 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NLDS2 | PHI | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2009 | NLCS | PHI | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2008 | NLCS | PHI | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.500 |
| 2008 | WS | PHI | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 |
| 2008 | NLDS2 | PHI | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.600 |
| 2007 | NLDS2 | PHI | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 108 | 87 | 730 | 81 | 3 | 63 |
| 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 326 | 265 | 169 | 399 | 39 | 31 |
| OF | 91 | 61 | 110 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SEA | 3B | 14 | 12 | 5 | 21 | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 | SEA | 1B | 5 | 4 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | SEA | 3B | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | SEA | OF | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | SEA | 1B | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | SEA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | SEA | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | PHI | 1B | 14 | 10 | 102 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| 2007 | PHI | 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | PHI | 3B | 68 | 57 | 44 | 77 | 7 | 7 |
| 2007 | PHI | OF | 17 | 11 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | PHI | 1B | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | PHI | 3B | 52 | 42 | 34 | 67 | 3 | 7 |
| 2008 | PHI | OF | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | PHI | 1B | 6 | 4 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 | PHI | 3B | 16 | 11 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | PHI | OF | 15 | 13 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | PHI | 1B | 2 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | PHI | 3B | 36 | 28 | 16 | 37 | 6 | 3 |
| 2010 | PHI | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | FLO | 1B | 4 | 3 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | FLO | 3B | 100 | 84 | 49 | 132 | 11 | 8 |
| 2011 | FLO | OF | 6 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | MIA | 1B | 18 | 14 | 127 | 7 | 1 | 10 |
| 2012 | MIA | 3B | 36 | 30 | 13 | 35 | 10 | 1 |
| 2012 | MIA | OF | 37 | 26 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | MIA | 1B | 51 | 47 | 363 | 50 | 1 | 33 |
| 2013 | MIA | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | WAS | 1B | 3 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 108 |
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 326 |
| Left Field | 58 |
| Right Field | 34 |
| Designated Hitter | 43 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | MIA | NL | $1,700,000 |
| 2013 | MIA | NL | $1,600,000 |
| 2012 | MIA | NL | $1,400,000 |
| 2011 | FLO | NL | $600,000 |
| 2010 | PHI | NL | $1,350,000 |
| 2009 | PHI | NL | $1,150,000 |
| 2008 | PHI | NL | $440,000 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | $385,000 |
| 2005 | SEA | AL | $316,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $8,941,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Community College | Riverside | CA | 1997, 1998 |
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach | CA | 1999 |
| University of Oklahoma | Norman | OK | 2001 |