Khalil Greene
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2009)
Khalil Greene was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2009 for the San Diego Padres and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 7 seasons. In 736 career games, he hit .245 with 628 hits, 90 home runs, and 352 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
- 5'11" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-09-03
- Last Game
- 2009-10-04
Full name: Khalil Thabit Greene
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 736 | 2,567 | 322 | 628 | 157 | 14 | 90 | 352 | 25 | 190 | 556 | .245 | .302 | .422 | .723 | -2,458 |
Career AVG .245 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career OBP .302 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.
Career SLG .422 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .723 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SDN | NL | 20 | 65 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 19 | .215 | .264 (-18%) | .332 (-18%) | .422 (-5%) | .754 (-11%) | -135.4 |
| 2004 | SDN | NL | 139 | 484 | 67 | 132 | 31 | 4 | 15 | 65 | 4 | 53 | 94 | .273 | .266 (+3%) | .335 (+4%) | .427 (+4%) | .762 (+4%) | 415.9 |
| 2005 | SDN | NL | 121 | 436 | 51 | 109 | 30 | 2 | 15 | 70 | 5 | 25 | 93 | .250 | .264 (-5%) | .330 (-10%) | .418 (+3%) | .749 (-3%) | -342.3 |
| 2006 | SDN | NL | 121 | 412 | 56 | 101 | 26 | 2 | 15 | 55 | 5 | 39 | 87 | .245 | .269 (-9%) | .336 (-5%) | .431 (-1%) | .768 (-3%) | -210.4 |
| 2007 | SDN | NL | 153 | 611 | 89 | 155 | 44 | 3 | 27 | 97 | 4 | 32 | 128 | .254 | .268 (-5%) | .335 (-13%) | .422 (+11%) | .758 (avg) | -274.1 |
| 2008 | SDN | NL | 105 | 389 | 30 | 83 | 15 | 2 | 10 | 35 | 5 | 22 | 100 | .213 | .263 (-19%) | .333 (-22%) | .416 (-18%) | .749 (-20%) | -1389.6 |
| 2009 | SLN | NL | 77 | 170 | 21 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 2 | 15 | 35 | .200 | .262 (-24%) | .332 (-18%) | .417 (-17%) | .750 (-18%) | -521.6 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 736 | 2,567 | 322 | 628 | 157 | 14 | 90 | 352 | 25 | 190 | 556 | .245 | — | — | — | — | -2,458 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (735 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 378 | 1259 | 135 | 283 | 35 | 164 | .225 |
| Away | 357 | 1301 | 186 | 344 | 55 | 188 | .264 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-04 | STL | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-10-02 | STL | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-10-01 | STL | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-27 | STL | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-21 | STL | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-20 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-16 | STL | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-14 | STL | MIA | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-13 | STL | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-12 | STL | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 16 | 13 | 5 | 27 | 1 | 5 |
| SS | 678 | 665 | 910 | 1883 | 72 | 397 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SDN | SS | 20 | 18 | 27 | 51 | 3 | 11 |
| 2004 | SDN | SS | 136 | 134 | 177 | 381 | 20 | 81 |
| 2005 | SDN | SS | 121 | 120 | 161 | 312 | 14 | 64 |
| 2006 | SDN | SS | 113 | 111 | 138 | 309 | 9 | 60 |
| 2007 | SDN | SS | 153 | 153 | 218 | 461 | 11 | 98 |
| 2008 | SDN | SS | 105 | 103 | 146 | 289 | 8 | 66 |
| 2009 | SLN | 3B | 16 | 13 | 5 | 27 | 1 | 5 |
| 2009 | SLN | SS | 30 | 26 | 43 | 80 | 7 | 17 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 16 |
| Shortstop | 678 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Rookie of the Month | April |
| 2004 | Rookie of the Month | August |
Salary History
Khalil Greene's recorded salaries total $14,310,500 over 6 seasons, 2004 to 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Greene's career ran from 2003 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2003.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SLN | NL | $6,500,000 |
| 2008 | SDN | NL | $4,500,000 |
| 2007 | SDN | NL | $2,250,000 |
| 2006 | SDN | NL | $405,000 |
| 2005 | SDN | NL | $355,000 |
| 2004 | SDN | NL | $300,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $14,310,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Clemson | SC | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 2nd | 108.0 | 160 | 7 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Khalil Greene (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Khalil Greene: the record in brief
Khalil Greene's major league career runs from a debut on September 3, 2003 to a final game on October 4, 2009. Club by club, the record runs the San Diego Padres (2003 to 2008) and the St. Louis Cardinals (2009). Greene played primarily as a shortstop and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on October 21, 1979, in Butler, PA, USA, Greene was listed at 5-foot-11 and 210 pounds. The bio lists the given name Khalil Thabit.
The batting record for Greene: 736 games, 628 hits in 2,567 at bats, and a .245 average; the totals also include 90 homers, 352 RBI, and 25 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .302 clip and slugging .422, Greene finished with a .723 OPS. Over the seasons Greene played, league hitters batted .265; the .245 career figure is 7.9% below that. The home run peak was 27 in 2007 with the San Diego Padres. The highest hit total in a season was 155, in 2007. The Lg AVG column puts Greene's 2004 at .273 against .266, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 3%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Khalil Greene
- What years did Khalil Greene play?
- Khalil Greene played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2009.
- Was Khalil Greene a pitcher?
- No. Khalil Greene was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Khalil Greene hit?
- Khalil Greene hit 90 career home runs with 628 hits.
- What teams did Khalil Greene play for?
- Khalil Greene played for 2 teams: the San Diego Padres (2003–2008) and the St. Louis Cardinals (2009).
- What were Khalil Greene's career stats?
- In 736 games, Khalil Greene had 628 hits, 90 home runs, 352 RBI, 322 runs, and 25 stolen bases, with a .245 batting average.
- How much did Khalil Greene earn in his career?
- Khalil Greene's recorded salaries total $14,310,500 over 6 seasons, 2004 to 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Greene's career ran from 2003 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2003.
- What was Khalil Greene's salary?
- Khalil Greene's last recorded salary was $6,500,000, in 2009. His highest recorded salary was $6,500,000, in 2009, and his lowest was $300,500, in 2004. The Salary History table lists each season from 2004 to 2009.
- What position did Khalil Greene play?
- Khalil Greene played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Khalil Greene and how much did he weigh?
- Khalil Greene was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Khalil Greene hit each season?
- Khalil Greene's home runs by season: 2 in 2003, 15 in 2004, 15 in 2005, 15 in 2006, 27 in 2007, 10 in 2008, and 6 in 2009. His most in one season was 27, in 2007.
- What was Khalil Greene's career batting average?
- Khalil Greene batted .245 over his career, with 628 hits in 2,567 at bats.
- How many RBI did Khalil Greene have?
- Khalil Greene drove in 352 runs in his career.
- Is Khalil Greene in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Khalil Greene has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.