Grayson Greiner
Born: 10/11/1992 in Columbia, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 2018-05-06 | Final Game: 2022-05-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 238 lbs
Full name: Grayson James Greiner
Biography
Grayson Greiner, born in 1992, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2018 to 2022. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 139 games, amassing a total of 87 hits and hitting 9 home runs, while driving in 46 RBIs. Greiner finished his career with a batting average of 0.201 and did not record any stolen bases.
Known for his strong defensive skills behind the plate, Greiner contributed to his teams with solid catching abilities during an era where the emphasis on defensive prowess was increasingly significant. His journey through the majors showcased the challenges of breaking into a competitive landscape, as he competed against some of the best talent in baseball. Despite the ups and downs of his offensive production, Greiner's versatility and dedication to the game left a mark during his time in the league.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139 | 433 | 42 | 87 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 46 | 0 | 44 | 156 | 0.201 | 0.275 | 0.307 | 0.583 | -1631.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | DET | AL | 30 | 96 | 9 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 32 | 0.219 | -237.0 |
| 2019 | DET | AL | 58 | 208 | 18 | 42 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 70 | 0.202 | -1012.3 |
| 2020 | DET | AL | 18 | 51 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0.118 | -278.4 |
| 2021 | DET | AL | 31 | 72 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 31 | 0.236 | -103.7 |
| 2022 | AZ | NL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 139 | 130 | 1066 | 47 | 9 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | DET | C | 30 | 30 | 238 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | DET | C | 58 | 57 | 478 | 23 | 5 | 2 |
| 2020 | DET | C | 18 | 16 | 134 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | DET | C | 31 | 25 | 201 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | ARI | C | 2 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 139 |