Greg Garrett
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1970-1971)
Greg Garrett was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1971 for the California Angels and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 2 seasons. Across 34 career appearances, he went 5-7 with a 2.48 ERA and 55 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 200 lb
- Died
- 6/7/2003 in Newhall, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1970-04-24
- Last Game
- 1971-04-18
Full name: Gregory Garrett
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CAL | AL | 5 | 6 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74.2 | 48 | 22 | 44 | 53 | 2.65 | 3.89 (+32%) | -346.4 |
| 1971 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1.04 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 5 | 7 | 34 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83.1 | 55 | 23 | 54 | 55 | 2.48 | — | -346 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .111 | .158 | .111 | .269 | 0 |
Career AVG .111 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 55.8% below league average.
Career OBP .158 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 50.9% below league average.
Career SLG .111 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 70.4% below league average.
Career OPS .269 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — 61.4% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CAL | AL | 32 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | CIN | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 34 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (68 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 21 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .182 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 34.1 | 21 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 2.36 |
| Away | 21 | 49.0 | 34 | 14 | 40 | 35 | 2.57 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-04-18 | CIN | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-04-11 | CIN | NYN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-10-01 | LAA | CHW | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-27 | LAA | OAK | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-09-19 | LAA | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-09-15 | LAA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-08 | LAA | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-08-29 | LAA | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970-08-25 | LAA | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-08-21 | LAA | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-04-18 | CIN | WSN | L | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971-04-11 | CIN | NYN | — | 5.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970-10-01 | LAA | CHW | — | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970-09-27 | LAA | OAK | W | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 1970-09-19 | LAA | OAK | L | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| 1970-09-15 | LAA | MIN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970-09-08 | LAA | KCR | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970-08-29 | LAA | CLE | L | 2.0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1970-08-25 | LAA | DET | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970-08-21 | LAA | BAL | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 34 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Pierce College | Woodland Hills | CA | 1966 |
| Washington State University | Pullman | WA | 1967 |
Greg Garrett: the record in brief
According to the bio, Greg Garrett debuted on April 24, 1970 and played a final game on April 18, 1971. The team column moves through the California Angels (1970) and the Cincinnati Reds (1971). Garrett is listed as a pitcher at 6'0" and 200 pounds. Garrett switch-hit and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Garrett was born on March 12, 1947, in Atascadero, CA, USA. Garrett died on June 7, 2003, in Newhall, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Gregory.
Across 34 games (8 starts), Garrett recorded 5 wins against 7 losses with a 2.48 ERA. Also on Garrett's record: 55 strikeouts. Against a 3.68 league ERA for the same years, Garrett was 32.5% better. The best win total was 5, in 1970. In 1970, one of the busiest seasons, Garrett posted a 2.65 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.89.
The position breakdown shows 34 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Garrett's fielding totals are 0 putouts, 13 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Greg Garrett
- What years did Greg Garrett play?
- Greg Garrett played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1971.
- Was Greg Garrett a pitcher?
- Yes. Greg Garrett pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 55 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Greg Garrett hit?
- Greg Garrett hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Greg Garrett play for?
- Greg Garrett played for 2 teams: the California Angels (1970) and the Cincinnati Reds (1971).
- What were Greg Garrett's career stats?
- In 34 games, Greg Garrett went 5-7 with a 2.48 ERA, 55 strikeouts, and 83.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Greg Garrett play?
- Greg Garrett played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Greg Garrett and how much did he weigh?
- Greg Garrett was listed at 6 feet and 200 pounds.
- What was Greg Garrett's career ERA?
- Greg Garrett finished with a 2.48 career ERA, going 5-7 with 55 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Greg Garrett have?
- Greg Garrett recorded 55 career strikeouts.
- Is Greg Garrett in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Greg Garrett has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.