Willie Greene
Born: 9/23/1971 in Milledgeville, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-09-01 | Final Game: 2000-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Willie Louis Greene
Biography
Willie Greene, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1992 to 2000. Primarily known as a position player, Greene played a total of 655 games in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 446 hits and showcased his power with 86 home runs, contributing 307 runs batted in. With a batting average of .234, Greene's offensive production was characterized by his ability to drive in runs, while also demonstrating speed on the basepaths with 17 stolen bases.
Greene played during a competitive era in baseball that saw the rise of slugging and power hitters, particularly in the late 1990s. While he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, he was a reliable player who contributed to his teams in a variety of ways. His versatility as a position player allowed him to fit into different roles as needed, making him a valuable asset throughout his tenure in the league. After retiring in 2000, Greene left behind a legacy as a solid contributor to the teams he played for, reflecting the evolving nature of baseball during his active years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 655 | 1902 | 254 | 446 | 76 | 12 | 86 | 307 | 17 | 260 | 477 | 0.234 | 0.326 | 0.423 | 0.749 | -44.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CIN | NL | 29 | 93 | 10 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 23 | 0.269 | 129.2 |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | 15 | 50 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.160 | -267.3 |
| 1994 | CIN | NL | 16 | 37 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0.216 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CIN | NL | 8 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | 115 | 287 | 48 | 70 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 63 | 0 | 36 | 88 | 0.244 | 368.0 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | 151 | 495 | 62 | 125 | 22 | 1 | 26 | 91 | 6 | 78 | 111 | 0.253 | 891.6 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | 24 | 40 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 0.150 | -86.5 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | 111 | 356 | 57 | 96 | 18 | 1 | 14 | 49 | 6 | 56 | 80 | 0.270 | -86.5 |
| 1999 | TOR | AL | 81 | 226 | 22 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 41 | 0 | 20 | 56 | 0.204 | -742.1 |
| 2000 | CHC | NL | 105 | 299 | 34 | 60 | 15 | 2 | 10 | 37 | 4 | 36 | 69 | 0.201 | -1049.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 9 | 6 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 3B | 400 | 353 | 218 | 694 | 55 | 66 |
| OF | 95 | 75 | 145 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| SS | 16 | 10 | 18 | 33 | 2 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CIN | 3B | 25 | 24 | 15 | 40 | 3 | 6 |
| 1993 | CIN | 3B | 5 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | CIN | SS | 10 | 10 | 17 | 28 | 1 | 8 |
| 1994 | CIN | 3B | 13 | 10 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | CIN | 3B | 7 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | CIN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CIN | 3B | 74 | 58 | 45 | 146 | 15 | 13 |
| 1996 | CIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CIN | OF | 10 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | CIN | 1B | 7 | 6 | 47 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | CIN | 3B | 103 | 100 | 55 | 172 | 16 | 7 |
| 1997 | CIN | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | CIN | OF | 39 | 33 | 74 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | BAL | OF | 14 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | CIN | 3B | 76 | 69 | 48 | 128 | 12 | 20 |
| 1998 | CIN | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | CIN | OF | 28 | 23 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | TOR | 3B | 7 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | TOR | OF | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | CHN | 3B | 90 | 77 | 46 | 158 | 7 | 18 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 400 |
| Shortstop | 16 |
| Left Field | 26 |
| Right Field | 72 |
| Designated Hitter | 53 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Player of the Week | Week of 1996-09-28 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHN | NL | $395,000 |
| 1999 | TOR | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | $1,750,000 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | $300,000 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | $130,000 |
| 1995 | CIN | NL | $130,000 |
| 1994 | CIN | NL | $125,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,830,000 | ||