Art Griggs, baseball player, 1909-1918

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

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

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

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