Grier Friday

Born: 10/26/1897 in Gastonia, NC, USA

Died: 8/25/1962 in Gastonia, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-06-17 | Final Game: 1923-08-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Grier William Friday

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Biography

Grier Friday was a professional baseball player born in 1897, who played in the early 20th century during a time when the sport was experiencing significant changes, both on and off the field. His Major League career spanned from June 17, 1923, to August 7, 1923, during which he appeared in just 7 games. As a position player, Friday recorded 2 hits in 9 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .222. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his brief stint in the major leagues reflects the competitive nature of baseball during the Roaring Twenties—a period marked by the emergence of new talents and evolving playing styles. Despite his short career, Grier Friday's participation in Major League Baseball places him among a select group of players who contributed to the sport's rich history. His time in the league, albeit fleeting, occurred during an era when baseball was solidifying its status as America's pastime, and players like Friday were part of the fabric that would shape the game's future. With no stolen bases recorded, his game may have emphasized other aspects of play, contributing to the diverse styles that characterized the sport during his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	7	2	1	0	0	30.0	35	23	2	22	9	6.90	0

Career ERA 6.90 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 71.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1923	WSN	AL	0	1	7	2	1	0	0	30.0	35	23	22	9	6.90	4.03 (-71%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	9	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.222	0.300	0.222	0.522	0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.522 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 28.9% below 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
1923	WSN	AL	7	9	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	0	1	12	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	WS1	P	7	0	1	12	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7