Al Greene, baseball player, 1979-1979

Al Greene

Born: 11/9/1954 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 2/18/2014 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-07-23 | Final Game: 1979-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Altar Alfonse Greene

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Biography

Al Greene was a professional baseball player born in 1954, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned the 1979 season. Playing primarily as a position player, Greene appeared in 29 games, showcasing his power potential with a total of 3 home runs and 6 RBIs. Despite his limited batting success, as reflected in a batting average of .136, Greene's contributions to his team during his short tenure were marked by moments of excitement, particularly when he connected for long drives out of the park. Greene's career took place during an era of transition in baseball, as the league was evolving in terms of player development and talent integration. While he did not achieve long-term success in the majors, his tenure is a reminder of the numerous players who contributed to the game during the late 1970s. With 8 hits and no stolen bases, Greene's impact was felt more through his power-hitting potential than through consistent contact, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
29 59 9 8 1 0 3 6 0 10 15 0.136 0.257 0.305 0.562 -230.9

Career AVG .136 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 22.0% below league average.

Career SLG .305 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.562 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 22.7% 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
1979 DET AL 29 59 9 8 1 0 3 6 0 10 15 0.136 .265 (-49%) .329 (-22%) .397 (-23%) .727 (-23%) -230.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 6 3 14 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 DET OF 6 3 14 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 15

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Northwood University Midland MI 1974, 1975, 1976