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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | PIT | NL | 10 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | ATL | NL | 11 | 29 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.345 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | 14 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | ATL | NL | 102 | 276 | 24 | 67 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 3 | 18 | 45 | 0.243 | -517.3 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | 124 | 239 | 18 | 63 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 32 | 4 | 20 | 39 | 0.264 | -3.6 |
| 1991 | ATL | NL | 72 | 107 | 13 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 24 | 0.187 | -337.6 |
| 1992 | ATL | NL | 18 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0.263 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | 10 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | MIA | NL | 72 | 156 | 20 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 3 | 16 | 33 | 0.237 | -228.1 |
| 1997 | ATL | NL | 13 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.263 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | PIT | OF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | ATL | OF | 7 | 7 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | PIT | OF | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | ATL | 1B | 37 | 28 | 264 | 16 | 0 | 18 |
| 1989 | ATL | OF | 48 | 32 | 57 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | ATL | 1B | 50 | 39 | 334 | 34 | 5 | 31 |
| 1990 | ATL | OF | 20 | 12 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | ATL | 1B | 13 | 12 | 105 | 9 | 0 | 6 |
| 1991 | ATL | OF | 14 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | ATL | OF | 9 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | CIN | OF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | FLO | 1B | 2 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | FLO | OF | 38 | 33 | 63 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | ATL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | ATL | OF | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |