Tommy Greene
Born: 4/6/1967 in Lumberton, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-09-10 | Final Game: 1997-07-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Ira Thomas Greene
Biography
Tommy Greene, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1997. Known for his strong right arm and competitive spirit, Greene made a notable impact during his career, particularly with the Philadelphia Phillies. He finished his career with a record of 38-25 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.14, showcasing his ability to be a reliable starter during a time when pitching depth was crucial for success in the league.
Greene's career was characterized by his strikeout capability, as he recorded 461 strikeouts throughout his tenure, reflecting his capacity to dominate hitters at the plate. Although he never registered a save in his career, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant, especially in pivotal games where he often rose to the occasion. Greene's time in the majors coincided with a dynamic era of baseball in the 1990s, marked by increased offensive production and heightened competition, which showcased his talent and resilience on the mound.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 25 | 119 | 97 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 628.0 | 591 | 289 | 62 | 241 | 461 | 4.14 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | NL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26.3 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 17 | 4.10 | -604.5 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 8.03 | -1203.4 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | 2 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 36 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 4.15 | -1031.5 |
| 1991 | PHI | NL | 13 | 7 | 36 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 207.7 | 177 | 78 | 66 | 154 | 3.38 | 1908.0 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 3 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.3 | 75 | 38 | 34 | 39 | 5.32 | -686.2 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 16 | 4 | 31 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 200.0 | 175 | 76 | 62 | 167 | 3.42 | 5816.2 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 2 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 37 | 18 | 22 | 28 | 4.54 | -648.7 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 0 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.7 | 45 | 31 | 20 | 24 | 8.29 | -1349.9 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 7.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 213 | 20 | 47 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 59 | 0.221 | 0.261 | 0.310 | 0.571 | -274.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | NL | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | 10 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | PHI | NL | 38 | 71 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0.268 | -38.7 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 13 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 32 | 72 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 0.222 | -236.1 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 7 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.385 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | NLCS | PHI | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
| 1993 | WS | PHI | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11.7 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 13.11 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | NLCS | PHI | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9.3 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9.64 |
| 1993 | WS | PHI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.3 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 27.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 119 | 97 | 31 | 61 | 6 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | P | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | ATL | P | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | PHI | P | 10 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | PHI | P | 36 | 27 | 14 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | PHI | P | 13 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | PHI | P | 31 | 30 | 5 | 23 | 1 | 3 |
| 1994 | PHI | P | 7 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | PHI | P | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | HOU | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 119 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Pitcher of the Month | May |
| 1993 | Player of the Week | Week of 1993-05-29 |
| 1991 | Player of the Week | Week of 1991-05-25 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PHI | NL | $2,000,000 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | $2,000,000 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | $390,000 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | $255,000 |
| 1991 | PHI | NL | $115,000 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,860,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Cy Young Award | NL | 6th | 2.0 | 140 | 0 |