Art Griggs
Born: 12/10/1883 in Topeka, KS, USA
Died: 12/19/1938 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-05-02 | Final Game: 1918-09-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Arthur Carle Griggs
Biography
Art Griggs was a professional baseball player born in 1883 who played in the major leagues from 1909 until 1918. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 442 games, primarily contributing as a position player. Griggs showcased a solid batting prowess, finishing his career with a .277 batting average, 379 hits, and 152 RBIs. His power was demonstrated with 5 home runs, while his speed on the bases was highlighted by his 36 stolen bases.
Griggs played during a transformative era in baseball, navigating the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would emerge in the following decades. His consistent hitting and base-running abilities made him a valuable asset to his teams, contributing to the overall competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball. Although not a Hall of Famer, Griggs' contributions to the game during his time remain a noteworthy part of baseball's rich history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.0 | 18.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.222 | 0.263 | 0.278 | 0.541 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | .000 | 0.500 | .000 | 0.500 |
| 1926 | 17.0 | 17.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.235 | 0.235 | 0.294 | 0.529 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 442 | 1370 | 127 | 379 | 73 | 20 | 5 | 152 | 36 | 105 | 112 | 0.277 | 0.332 | 0.370 | 0.702 | 1412.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | SLA | AL | 108 | 364 | 38 | 102 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 43 | 11 | 24 | 38 | 0.280 | 612.3 |
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 123 | 416 | 28 | 98 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 30 | 11 | 25 | 51 | 0.236 | -580.9 |
| 1911 | CLE | AL | 27 | 68 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0.250 | -22.2 |
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 89 | 273 | 29 | 83 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 39 | 10 | 33 | 0 | 0.304 | 740.7 |
| 1914 | BRF | FL | 40 | 112 | 10 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 0.286 | 119.6 |
| 1915 | BRF | FL | 27 | 38 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.289 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | DET | AL | 28 | 99 | 11 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 0.364 | 543.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 195 | 65 | 1853 | 106 | 34 | 85 |
| 2B | 60 | 48 | 132 | 179 | 30 | 22 |
| 3B | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 96 | 86 | 122 | 10 | 16 | 3 |
| SS | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | SLA | 1B | 49 | 49 | 454 | 32 | 9 | 20 |
| 1909 | SLA | 2B | 8 | 8 | 11 | 21 | 6 | 0 |
| 1909 | SLA | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1909 | SLA | OF | 41 | 39 | 50 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| 1910 | SLA | 1B | 17 | 16 | 170 | 10 | 6 | 9 |
| 1910 | SLA | 2B | 41 | 40 | 98 | 125 | 21 | 19 |
| 1910 | SLA | 3B | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910 | SLA | SS | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1910 | SLA | OF | 49 | 47 | 68 | 4 | 10 | 1 |
| 1911 | CLE | 1B | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | CLE | 2B | 11 | 0 | 23 | 33 | 3 | 3 |
| 1911 | CLE | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | CLE | OF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | CLE | 1B | 71 | 0 | 661 | 43 | 10 | 33 |
| 1914 | BRF | 1B | 27 | 0 | 238 | 8 | 5 | 10 |
| 1914 | BRF | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | BRF | 1B | 5 | 0 | 54 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 1915 | BRF | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | DET | 1B | 25 | 0 | 263 | 9 | 4 | 10 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 195 |
| Second Base | 60 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
| Left Field | 44 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 49 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn University | Topeka | KS | 1904 |