Tommy Gregg, baseball player, 1987-1997

Tommy Gregg

Born: 7/29/1963 in Boone, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-14 | Final Game: 1997-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Thomas Gregg

Biography

Tommy Gregg, born in 1963, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a decade-long career in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1997. Known for his speed and agility on the field, Gregg played in a total of 446 games, where he accumulated 214 hits and 20 home runs, contributing 88 RBIs to his teams. With a batting average of .243, he was a consistent presence in the lineup, showcasing his ability to get on base and make things happen, evidenced by his 14 stolen bases throughout his career. Gregg's playing style was characterized by his adaptability, allowing him to fill various roles within the teams he played for. He was part of a competitive era in baseball, which saw shifts in offensive strategies and the emergence of power-hitting as a dominant trend. Although not a superstar, his contributions as a reliable role player made him a valuable asset to his teams, including the Atlanta Braves and the Florida Marlins. His career, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, reflected the importance of depth and versatility in a successful baseball roster.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
446 880 86 214 41 2 20 88 14 71 158 0.243 0.301 0.362 0.663 -1086.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.091

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1997 NLCS ATL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1991 NLCS ATL 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250
1991 WS ATL 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 103 81 723 60 5 57
OF 156 97 204 2 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 103
Left Field 50
Center Field 15
Right Field 98

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 FLO NL $125,000
1993 CIN NL $375,000
1992 ATL NL $247,500
1991 ATL NL $265,000
1990 ATL NL $155,000
1989 ATL NL $82,000
Total Career Earnings $1,249,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem NC 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985