Greg Hibbard
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1994)
Greg Hibbard was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1994 for the Chicago White Sox, the Chicago Cubs, and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 6 seasons. Across 165 career appearances, he went 57-50 with a 4.05 ERA and 408 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-05-31
- Last Game
- 1994-06-23
Full name: James Gregory Hibbard
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CHA | AL | 6 | 7 | 23 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 137.1 | 142 | 49 | 41 | 55 | 3.21 | 3.71 (+13%) | 1185.6 |
| 1990 | CHA | AL | 14 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 211.0 | 202 | 74 | 55 | 92 | 3.16 | 3.86 (+18%) | 2091.5 |
| 1991 | CHA | AL | 11 | 11 | 32 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 194.0 | 196 | 93 | 57 | 71 | 4.31 | 3.91 (-10%) | -3230.8 |
| 1992 | CHA | AL | 10 | 7 | 31 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 176.0 | 187 | 86 | 57 | 69 | 4.40 | 3.75 (-17%) | -2640.8 |
| 1993 | CHN | NL | 15 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 191.0 | 209 | 84 | 47 | 82 | 3.96 | 4.19 (+6%) | -84.2 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 1 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.2 | 115 | 60 | 31 | 39 | 6.69 | 4.51 (-48%) | -1315.7 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 57 | 50 | 165 | 158 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 990.0 | 1,051 | 446 | 288 | 408 | 4.05 | — | -3,994 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | 65 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 17 | .092 | .119 | .108 | .227 | -727 |
Career AVG .092 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 64.4% below league average.
Career OBP .119 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 63.4% below league average.
Career SLG .108 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 72.4% below league average.
Career OPS .227 vs. league average .717 across their career seasons — 68.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CHA | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CHA | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CHA | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CHA | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CHN | NL | 32 | 65 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 17 | .092 | .265 (-65%) | .332 (-64%) | .403 (-73%) | .735 (-69%) | -727.4 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 166 | 65 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 17 | .092 | — | — | — | — | -727 | ||
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 (331 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 85 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .074 |
| Away | 81 | 38 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | .105 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 84 | 512.2 | 500 | 214 | 152 | 204 | 3.76 |
| Away | 81 | 477.1 | 551 | 232 | 136 | 204 | 4.37 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-06-23 | SEA | CHW | L | 6.0 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994-06-18 | SEA | KCR | — | 7.0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994-06-13 | SEA | TEX | L | 3.0 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994-06-07 | SEA | CLE | — | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-06-03 | SEA | TOR | — | 3.1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994-05-24 | SEA | OAK | L | 6.0 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-05-19 | SEA | TEX | — | 2.2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994-05-14 | SEA | LAA | — | 3.2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994-05-09 | SEA | CHW | — | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994-05-04 | SEA | BOS | L | 5.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
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 | 165 |
Salary History
Greg Hibbard's recorded salaries total $8,855,000 over 9 seasons, 1989 to 1997. Hibbard's career, 1989 to 1994, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | SEA | AL | $152,000 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | $2,850,000 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | $2,650,000 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | $1,250,000 |
| 1993 | CHN | NL | $1,425,000 |
| 1992 | CHA | AL | $210,000 |
| 1991 | CHA | AL | $150,000 |
| 1990 | CHA | AL | $100,000 |
| 1989 | CHA | AL | $68,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $8,855,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1985, 1986 |
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Greg Hibbard: the record in brief
Greg Hibbard played a first major league game on May 31, 1989 and a last one on June 23, 1994. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago White Sox (1989 to 1992), the Chicago Cubs (1993), and the Seattle Mariners (1994). Hibbard played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. Born on September 13, 1964, in New Orleans, LA, USA, Hibbard was listed at 180 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Greg Hibbard was the playing name; the full given name is James Gregory.
Across 165 games (158 starts), Hibbard recorded 57 wins against 50 losses with a 4.05 ERA. Also on Hibbard's record: 408 strikeouts and 11 complete games. Hibbard's 4.05 ERA was close to the 3.97 league figure for those seasons. 1993 brought Hibbard a season-high 15 wins. Hibbard struck out 92 batters in 1990, a career high. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.16 in 1990, when the league's was 3.86.
Frequently Asked Questions about Greg Hibbard
- What years did Greg Hibbard play?
- Greg Hibbard played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1994.
- Was Greg Hibbard a pitcher?
- Yes. Greg Hibbard pitched in the major leagues, recording 57 wins and 408 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Greg Hibbard hit?
- Greg Hibbard hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Greg Hibbard play for?
- Greg Hibbard played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1989–1992), the Chicago Cubs (1993), and the Seattle Mariners (1994).
- What were Greg Hibbard's career stats?
- In 165 games, Greg Hibbard went 57-50 with a 4.05 ERA, 408 strikeouts, 990.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Greg Hibbard earn in his career?
- Greg Hibbard's recorded salaries total $8,855,000 over 9 seasons, 1989 to 1997. Hibbard's career, 1989 to 1994, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Greg Hibbard's salary?
- Greg Hibbard's last recorded salary was $152,000, in 1997. His highest recorded salary was $2,850,000, in 1996, and his lowest was $68,000, in 1989. The Salary History table lists each season from 1989 to 1997.
- What position did Greg Hibbard play?
- Greg Hibbard played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Greg Hibbard and how much did he weigh?
- Greg Hibbard was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- What was Greg Hibbard's career ERA?
- Greg Hibbard finished with a 4.05 career ERA, going 57-50 with 408 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Greg Hibbard have?
- Greg Hibbard recorded 408 career strikeouts.
- Is Greg Hibbard in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Greg Hibbard has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.