Seth Greisinger
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2005)
Seth Greisinger was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2005 for the Detroit Tigers, the Minnesota Twins, and the Atlanta Braves, a span of 8 seasons. Across 42 career appearances, he went 10-16 with a 5.51 ERA and 118 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-06-03
- Last Game
- 2005-06-05
Full name: Seth Adam Greisinger
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DET | AL | 6 | 9 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130.0 | 142 | 74 | 48 | 66 | 5.12 | 4.43 (-16%) | -1924.4 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.2 | 46 | 26 | 13 | 14 | 6.21 | 4.28 (-45%) | -410.8 |
| 2004 | MIN | AL | 2 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.0 | 68 | 35 | 15 | 36 | 6.18 | 4.46 (-38%) | -1570.4 |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3.60 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 10 | 16 | 42 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 223.2 | 263 | 137 | 77 | 118 | 5.51 | — | -3,906 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 60.4% below league average.
Career OPS .333 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — 55.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DET | AL | 21 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | MIN | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 42 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (84 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 21 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .167 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 113.0 | 135 | 73 | 43 | 66 | 5.81 |
| Away | 21 | 110.2 | 128 | 64 | 34 | 52 | 5.20 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-05 | ATL | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-06-11 | MIN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-05 | MIN | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-31 | MIN | TBR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-26 | MIN | TBR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-20 | MIN | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-15 | MIN | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-08 | MIN | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-04 | MIN | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-04-24 | MIN | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-05 | ATL | PIT | — | 5.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004-06-11 | MIN | PHI | — | 5.2 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2004-06-05 | MIN | DET | L | 5.1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 2004-05-31 | MIN | TBR | L | 5.2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2004-05-26 | MIN | TBR | W | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004-05-20 | MIN | CHW | L | 4.0 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004-05-15 | MIN | CHW | W | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004-05-08 | MIN | OAK | — | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004-05-04 | MIN | SEA | L | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004-04-24 | MIN | KCR | L | 4.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 42 |
Salary History
Seth Greisinger's recorded salaries total $890,000 over 4 seasons, 1998 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Greisinger's career ran from 1998 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2002, 2004, and 2005.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | DET | AL | $240,000 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | $240,000 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | $240,000 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | $170,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $890,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville | VA | 1994, 1995, 1996 |
Seth Greisinger: the record in brief
Seth Greisinger's major league career runs from a debut on June 3, 1998 to a final game on June 5, 2005. Greisinger played for the Detroit Tigers (1998 to 2002), the Minnesota Twins (2004), and the Atlanta Braves (2005). Greisinger is listed as a pitcher at 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds. The bio says Greisinger batted and threw right-handed. Greisinger was born on July 29, 1975, in Kansas City, KS, USA. Greisinger's full given name, per the bio, is Seth Adam Greisinger.
Greisinger's career pitching line is 10 wins, 16 losses and a 5.51 ERA over 42 appearances. Also on Greisinger's record: 118 strikeouts. The league ERA over Greisinger's seasons was 4.37, so the 5.51 figure ran 26.2% worse than average. 1998 brought Greisinger a season-high 6 wins. In 1998, one of the busiest seasons, Greisinger posted a 5.12 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.43.
Greisinger appears at one position only: pitcher, in 42 games. On the mound, Greisinger's fielding totals are 7 putouts, 27 assists and 4 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Seth Greisinger
- What years did Seth Greisinger play?
- Seth Greisinger played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2005.
- Was Seth Greisinger a pitcher?
- Yes. Seth Greisinger pitched in the major leagues, recording 10 wins and 118 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Seth Greisinger hit?
- Seth Greisinger hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Seth Greisinger play for?
- Seth Greisinger played for 3 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1998, 2002), the Minnesota Twins (2004), and the Atlanta Braves (2005).
- What were Seth Greisinger's career stats?
- In 42 games, Seth Greisinger went 10-16 with a 5.51 ERA, 118 strikeouts, and 223.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Seth Greisinger earn in his career?
- Seth Greisinger's recorded salaries total $890,000 over 4 seasons, 1998 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Greisinger's career ran from 1998 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2002, 2004, and 2005.
- What was Seth Greisinger's salary?
- Seth Greisinger's last recorded salary was $240,000, in 2001. His highest recorded salary was $240,000, in 1999, and his lowest was $170,000, in 1998. The Salary History table lists each season from 1998 to 2001.
- What position did Seth Greisinger play?
- Seth Greisinger played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Seth Greisinger and how much did he weigh?
- Seth Greisinger was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Seth Greisinger's career ERA?
- Seth Greisinger finished with a 5.51 career ERA, going 10-16 with 118 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Seth Greisinger have?
- Seth Greisinger recorded 118 career strikeouts.
- Is Seth Greisinger in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Seth Greisinger has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.