Gary Green
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1992)
Gary Green was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1992 for the San Diego Padres, the Texas Rangers, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 7 seasons. In 106 career games, he hit .222 with 40 hits and 11 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-09-14
- Last Game
- 1992-05-04
Full name: Gary Allan Green
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | 180 | 19 | 40 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 38 | .222 | .258 | .272 | .530 | -384 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.
Career OBP .258 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.
Career SLG .272 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.
Career OPS .530 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 25.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SDN | NL | 13 | 33 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .212 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SDN | NL | 15 | 27 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | TEX | AL | 62 | 88 | 10 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 18 | .216 | .257 (-16%) | .324 (-19%) | .385 (-35%) | .710 (-28%) | -384.0 |
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 8 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CIN | NL | 8 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 106 | 180 | 19 | 40 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 38 | .222 | — | — | — | — | -384 | ||
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 (106 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 48 | 92 | 11 | 24 | 0 | 8 | .261 |
| Away | 58 | 88 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 3 | .182 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-05-04 | CIN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-04-29 | CIN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-04-28 | CIN | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-04-24 | CIN | SDP | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-04-22 | CIN | LAD | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-04-21 | CIN | LAD | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-04-20 | CIN | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-04-18 | CIN | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-07-07 | TEX | LAA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-07-06 | TEX | LAA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 96 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater | OK | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 |
Gary Green: the record in brief
According to the bio, Gary Green debuted on September 14, 1986 and played a final game on May 4, 1992. The team column moves through the San Diego Padres (1986 to 1989), the Texas Rangers (1990 through 1991), and the Cincinnati Reds (1992). Green is listed as a shortstop at 6 feet, 3 inches and 175 pounds. Green both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is January 14, 1962, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Green's full given name, per the bio, is Gary Allan Green.
Green collected 40 hits in 180 at bats across 106 games, good for a .222 batting average, plus 11 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .258 and .272 give Green a career OPS of .530. Set against a .256 league average for the same years, Green's .222 average sits 13.3% below it. By OPS the gap is 25.0% below league average (.530 against .707). No season topped the 19 hits of 1990. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .216 in 1990, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gary Green
- What years did Gary Green play?
- Gary Green played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1992.
- Was Gary Green a pitcher?
- No. Gary Green was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Gary Green hit?
- Gary Green hit 0 career home runs with 40 hits.
- What was Gary Green's career batting average?
- Gary Green batted .222 over his career, with 40 hits in 180 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gary Green have?
- Gary Green drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Gary Green in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gary Green has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.