Jeff Grotewold
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-1995)
Jeff Grotewold was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1995 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 4 seasons. In 87 career games, he hit .228 with 23 hits, 4 home runs, and 11 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-04-12
- Last Game
- 1995-07-04
Full name: Jeffrey Scott Grotewold
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 101 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 23 | .228 | .350 | .376 | .726 | -20 |
Career AVG .228 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.
Career OBP .350 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.
Career SLG .376 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Career OPS .726 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 72 | 65 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 16 | .200 | .255 (-22%) | .322 (-5%) | .377 (-2%) | .699 (-3%) | -19.6 |
| 1995 | KCA | AL | 15 | 36 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 7 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 87 | 101 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 23 | .228 | — | — | — | — | -20 | ||
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 (87 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 38 | 38 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .158 |
| Away | 49 | 63 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 9 | .270 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-04 | KCR | BOS | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-07-03 | KCR | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-07-01 | KCR | CHW | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-27 | KCR | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-06-26 | KCR | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995-06-24 | KCR | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-21 | KCR | LAA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-06-19 | KCR | LAA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-18 | KCR | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-06-17 | KCR | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Salary History
Jeff Grotewold's recorded salaries total $109,000 over 1 season, in 1995. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Grotewold's career ran from 1992 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1992.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | KCA | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Diego | San Diego | CA | 1984, 1985, 1986 |
Jeff Grotewold: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 12, 1992 and the final game on July 4, 1995, Jeff Grotewold built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Phillies (1992) and the Kansas City Royals (1995). Grotewold, born on December 8, 1965, in Madera, CA, USA, is listed as a designated hitter and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Size on record: 6'0" and 215 pounds. Grotewold's full given name, per the bio, is Jeffrey Scott Grotewold.
Grotewold collected 23 hits in 101 at bats across 87 games, good for a .228 batting average, plus 4 homers and 11 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .350 and .376 give Grotewold a career OPS of .726. Measured against the leagues Grotewold played in, the .228 career average compares with a .261 league average over the same seasons, 12.8% below the league. 1992 produced Grotewold's most hits, 13 of them for the Philadelphia Phillies. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .200 in 1992, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Grotewold
- What years did Jeff Grotewold play?
- Jeff Grotewold played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1995.
- Was Jeff Grotewold a pitcher?
- No. Jeff Grotewold was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Jeff Grotewold hit?
- Jeff Grotewold hit 4 career home runs with 23 hits.
- What teams did Jeff Grotewold play for?
- Jeff Grotewold played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1992) and the Kansas City Royals (1995).
- What were Jeff Grotewold's career stats?
- In 87 games, Jeff Grotewold had 23 hits, 4 home runs, 11 RBI, and 11 runs, with a .228 batting average.
- How much did Jeff Grotewold earn in his career?
- Jeff Grotewold's recorded salaries total $109,000 over 1 season, in 1995. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Grotewold's career ran from 1992 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1992.
- What was Jeff Grotewold's salary?
- Jeff Grotewold's recorded salary was $109,000 in 1995.
- What position did Jeff Grotewold play?
- Jeff Grotewold played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jeff Grotewold and how much did he weigh?
- Jeff Grotewold was listed at 6 feet and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jeff Grotewold hit each season?
- Jeff Grotewold's home runs by season: 3 in 1992 and 1 in 1995. His most in one season was 3, in 1992.
- What was Jeff Grotewold's career batting average?
- Jeff Grotewold batted .228 over his career, with 23 hits in 101 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jeff Grotewold have?
- Jeff Grotewold drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Jeff Grotewold in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Grotewold has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.