Greg Golson
Born: 9/17/1985 in Austin, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2008-09-03 | Final Game: 2011-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Gregory Joseph Golson
Biography
Greg Golson, born in 1985, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2008 to 2011. Known for his speed and defensive capabilities, Golson had a brief but noteworthy career that showcased his talents primarily as an outfielder. He made his MLB debut on September 3, 2008, and concluded his playing days on September 28, 2011. Throughout his career, he participated in 40 games, finishing with a batting average of .195, accumulating 8 hits, 2 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases.
Golson's time in the major leagues coincided with a period of significant change in baseball, where the emphasis on power hitting and analytics began to reshape the game. Despite not achieving the statistical prominence of some of his contemporaries, his speed on the bases and in the field made him a valuable asset during his playing days. After retiring from professional baseball, Golson's contributions to the sport continue to be remembered, particularly by fans and teams who appreciate the essential roles played by speedsters and defenders in the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 41 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0.195 | 0.214 | 0.244 | 0.458 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PHI | NL | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | TEX | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | NYY | AL | 24 | 23 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.261 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | NYY | AL | 9 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ALDS2 | NYA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2010 | ALCS | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 36 | 9 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PHI | OF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | TEX | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | NYA | OF | 23 | 6 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | NYA | OF | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 6 |
| Center Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 21 |