Tyler Greene
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009-2013)
Tyler Greene was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2013 for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Houston Astros, and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 5 seasons. In 288 career games, he hit .224 with 151 hits, 17 home runs, and 61 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-04-30
- Last Game
- 2013-06-02
Full name: James Tyler Greene
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 288 | 675 | 86 | 151 | 30 | 4 | 17 | 61 | 28 | 52 | 201 | .224 | .289 | .356 | .645 | -1,243 |
Career AVG .224 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.
Career OBP .289 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Career SLG .356 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career OPS .645 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 11.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SLN | NL | 48 | 108 | 9 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 32 | .222 | .262 (-15%) | .332 (-19%) | .417 (-22%) | .750 (-21%) | -372.0 |
| 2010 | SLN | NL | 44 | 104 | 14 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 24 | .221 | .257 (-14%) | .325 (+1%) | .402 (-19%) | .728 (-10%) | -131.4 |
| 2011 | SLN | NL | 58 | 104 | 22 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 31 | .212 | .255 (-17%) | .320 (+1%) | .399 (-28%) | .719 (-15%) | -193.8 |
| 2012 | SLN | NL | 77 | 179 | 16 | 39 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 9 | 13 | 56 | .218 | .254 (-14%) | .318 (-15%) | .405 (-12%) | .724 (-13%) | -412.6 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 39 | 126 | 18 | 31 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 39 | .246 | .254 (-3%) | .318 (-13%) | .405 (+14%) | .724 (+2%) | -412.6 |
| 2013 | CHA | AL | 22 | 54 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 19 | .222 | .253 (-12%) | .317 (-17%) | .396 (-11%) | .714 (-14%) | -129.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 288 | 675 | 86 | 151 | 30 | 4 | 17 | 61 | 28 | 52 | 201 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -1,651 | ||
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 (288 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 143 | 303 | 42 | 69 | 10 | 27 | .228 |
| Away | 145 | 372 | 44 | 82 | 7 | 34 | .220 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-02 | CHW | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-05-30 | CHW | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-05-24 | CHW | MIA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-05-21 | CHW | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-05-20 | CHW | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-05-18 | CHW | LAA | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013-05-13 | CHW | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013-05-12 | CHW | LAA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-05-11 | CHW | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-05-08 | CHW | NYN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 125 | 81 | 125 | 238 | 11 | 56 |
| 3B | 22 | 12 | 4 | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| OF | 14 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 115 | 81 | 109 | 254 | 17 | 48 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | SLN | 2B | 7 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | SLN | 3B | 11 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | SLN | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | SLN | SS | 30 | 20 | 28 | 65 | 3 | 12 |
| 2010 | SLN | 2B | 15 | 9 | 7 | 22 | 2 | 6 |
| 2010 | SLN | 3B | 11 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | SLN | SS | 22 | 17 | 22 | 49 | 5 | 12 |
| 2011 | SLN | 2B | 25 | 14 | 18 | 39 | 3 | 8 |
| 2011 | SLN | OF | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | SLN | SS | 20 | 10 | 13 | 42 | 2 | 7 |
| 2012 | SLN | 2B | 55 | 40 | 64 | 129 | 4 | 26 |
| 2012 | SLN | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | SLN | SS | 9 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | HOU | 2B | 4 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 | HOU | SS | 34 | 30 | 38 | 84 | 6 | 15 |
| 2013 | CHA | 2B | 19 | 14 | 24 | 33 | 2 | 11 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 125 |
| Third Base | 22 |
| Shortstop | 115 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 10 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SLN | NL | $483,000 |
| 2011 | SLN | NL | $415,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $898,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta | GA | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Tyler Greene: the record in brief
April 30, 2009 and June 2, 2013 bracket Tyler Greene's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the St. Louis Cardinals (2009 to 2012), the Houston Astros (2012), and the Chicago White Sox (2013). Greene, born on August 17, 1983, in Plantation, FL, USA, is listed as a second baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6'2" and 200 pounds. Greene's full given name, per the bio, is James Tyler Greene.
In 288 games and 675 at bats, Greene batted .224 with 151 hits, along with 17 homers, 61 RBI, and 28 stolen bases. Greene got on base at a .289 rate and slugged .356 (.645 OPS). Measured against the leagues Greene played in, the .224 career average compares with a .257 league average over the same seasons, 12.8% below the league. No season topped the 39 hits of 2012. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .246 in 2012, did not top the league's .254. In none of the compared seasons from 2009 to 2013 did Greene top the league batting average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tyler Greene
- What years did Tyler Greene play?
- Tyler Greene played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2013.
- Was Tyler Greene a pitcher?
- No. Tyler Greene was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tyler Greene hit?
- Tyler Greene hit 17 career home runs with 151 hits.
- What was Tyler Greene's career batting average?
- Tyler Greene batted .224 over his career, with 151 hits in 675 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tyler Greene have?
- Tyler Greene drove in 61 runs in his career.
- Is Tyler Greene in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tyler Greene has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.