Tommy Greene
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1997)
Tommy Greene was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1997 for the Atlanta Braves, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Houston Astros, a span of 9 seasons. Across 119 career appearances, he went 38-25 with a 4.14 ERA and 461 strikeouts. He also batted .221 with 4 home runs. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 2237.5.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-09-10
- Last Game
- 1997-07-04
Full name: Ira Thomas Greene
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | NL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26.1 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 17 | 4.10 | 3.71 (-11%) | -601.2 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 8.03 | 3.86 (-108%) | -1200.3 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | 2 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 36 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 4.15 | 3.86 (-8%) | -1023.3 |
| 1991 | PHI | NL | 13 | 7 | 36 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 207.2 | 177 | 78 | 66 | 154 | 3.38 | 3.91 (+14%) | 1908.0 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 3 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.1 | 75 | 38 | 34 | 39 | 5.32 | 3.75 (-42%) | -677.3 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 16 | 4 | 31 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 200.0 | 175 | 76 | 62 | 167 | 3.42 | 4.19 (+18%) | 5816.2 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 2 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.2 | 37 | 18 | 22 | 28 | 4.54 | 4.51 (-1%) | -643.9 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 0 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.2 | 45 | 31 | 20 | 24 | 8.29 | 4.45 (-86%) | -1340.6 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 7.00 | 4.39 (-59%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 38 | 25 | 119 | 97 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 628.0 | 591 | 289 | 241 | 461 | 4.14 | — | 2,237 | ||
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.
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 | .221 | .261 | .310 | .571 | -259 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.
Career OBP .261 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.
Career SLG .310 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.
Career OPS .571 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 21.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | NL | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | 5 | 1 | 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 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | PHI | NL | 38 | 71 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 15 | .268 | .255 (+5%) | .323 (-5%) | .384 (-1%) | .708 (-3%) | -36.2 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 13 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 32 | 72 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 20 | .222 | .265 (-16%) | .332 (-19%) | .403 (-17%) | .735 (-18%) | -222.9 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 7 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .385 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 122 | 213 | 20 | 47 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 59 | .221 | — | — | — | — | -259 | ||
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
| 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 | 11.2 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 13.11 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (241 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 64 | 102 | 8 | 22 | 2 | 10 | .216 |
| Away | 58 | 111 | 12 | 25 | 2 | 9 | .225 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 63 | 344.1 | 304 | 138 | 127 | 268 | 3.61 |
| Away | 56 | 283.2 | 287 | 151 | 114 | 193 | 4.79 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-04 | HOU | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-06-29 | HOU | CHC | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-10-01 | PHI | MIA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-26 | PHI | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-16 | PHI | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-08-27 | PHI | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-08-22 | PHI | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-08-17 | PHI | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-08-12 | PHI | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-08-06 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-04 | HOU | CIN | L | 4.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 1997-06-29 | HOU | CHC | — | 4.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 1995-10-01 | PHI | MIA | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995-09-26 | PHI | ATL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995-09-16 | PHI | NYN | L | 1.2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995-08-27 | PHI | LAD | L | 5.1 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 1995-08-22 | PHI | SDP | L | 4.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995-08-17 | PHI | HOU | — | 6.1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995-08-12 | PHI | WSN | L | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1995-08-06 | PHI | CIN | L | 2.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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
Tommy Greene's recorded salaries total $4,860,000 over 6 seasons, 1990 to 1995. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Greene's career ran from 1989 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1989 and 1997.
| 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 recorded salary (partial) | $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 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Tommy Greene (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Tommy Greene: the record in brief
Tommy Greene's major league career runs from a debut on September 10, 1989 to a final game on July 4, 1997. Greene played for the Atlanta Braves (1989 through 1990), the Philadelphia Phillies (1990 to 1995), and the Houston Astros (1997). Greene, a pitcher by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'5" and 225 pounds. The birth record reads April 6, 1967, in Lumberton, NC, USA. Tommy Greene was the playing name; the full given name is Ira Thomas.
Across 119 games (97 starts), Greene recorded 38 wins against 25 losses with a 4.14 ERA. Greene had 461 strikeouts, 11 complete games, and 5 shutouts. Greene's 4.14 ERA was close to the 4.09 league figure for those seasons. Greene won 16 games in 1993, the most of any season listed. 1991 was Greene's sharpest full season, a 3.38 ERA against the league's 3.91. Pitcher PIV, the site's era-adjusted run-prevention measure, totals 2,237.5 for Greene's career.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tommy Greene
- What years did Tommy Greene play?
- Tommy Greene played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1997.
- Was Tommy Greene a pitcher?
- Yes. Tommy Greene pitched in the major leagues, recording 38 wins and 461 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Tommy Greene hit?
- Tommy Greene hit 4 career home runs with 47 hits.
- What teams did Tommy Greene play for?
- Tommy Greene played for 3 teams: the Atlanta Braves (1989–1990), the Philadelphia Phillies (1990–1995), and the Houston Astros (1997).
- What were Tommy Greene's career stats?
- In 119 games, Tommy Greene went 38-25 with a 4.14 ERA, 461 strikeouts, and 628.0 innings pitched. At the plate he had 47 hits and 4 home runs.
- How much did Tommy Greene earn in his career?
- Tommy Greene's recorded salaries total $4,860,000 over 6 seasons, 1990 to 1995. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Greene's career ran from 1989 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1989 and 1997.
- What was Tommy Greene's salary?
- Tommy Greene's last recorded salary was $2,000,000, in 1995. His highest recorded salary was $2,000,000, in 1994, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1990. The Salary History table lists each season from 1990 to 1995.
- What position did Tommy Greene play?
- Tommy Greene played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tommy Greene and how much did he weigh?
- Tommy Greene was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 225 pounds.
- What was Tommy Greene's career ERA?
- Tommy Greene finished with a 4.14 career ERA, going 38-25 with 461 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Tommy Greene have?
- Tommy Greene recorded 461 career strikeouts.
- Is Tommy Greene in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tommy Greene has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.