Greg Hibbard
Born: 9/13/1964 in New Orleans, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-05-31 | Final Game: 1994-06-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: James Gregory Hibbard
Biography
Greg Hibbard, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1989 to 1994. Making his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by the emergence of powerful hitting and a changing landscape for pitchers, Hibbard showcased his skills primarily with the Chicago White Sox and the Seattle Mariners. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 57-50 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.05. His ability to command the mound allowed him to strike out 408 batters, while contributing to his teams' efforts in various roles, including one save.
Hibbard's playing style was marked by his competitive spirit and resilience, traits that garnered him respect among teammates and opponents alike. He played in an era when pitchers faced the challenge of adjusting to a game increasingly dominated by offensive players, yet he managed to find success through a combination of strategy and skill. Although his career was relatively short, Hibbard's contributions to the teams he played for remain a notable part of his legacy in the world of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 50 | 165 | 158 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 990.0 | 1051 | 446 | 86 | 288 | 408 | 4.05 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CHW | AL | 6 | 7 | 23 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 137.3 | 142 | 49 | 41 | 55 | 3.21 | - |
| 1990 | CHW | AL | 14 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 211.0 | 202 | 74 | 55 | 92 | 3.16 | - |
| 1991 | CHW | AL | 11 | 11 | 32 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 194.0 | 196 | 93 | 57 | 71 | 4.31 | - |
| 1992 | CHW | AL | 10 | 7 | 31 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 176.0 | 187 | 86 | 57 | 69 | 4.40 | - |
| 1993 | CHC | NL | 15 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 191.0 | 209 | 84 | 47 | 82 | 3.96 | - |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 1 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.7 | 115 | 60 | 31 | 39 | 6.69 | -1337.6 |
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 | 0.092 | 0.119 | 0.108 | 0.227 | -770.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CHW | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CHW | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CHW | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CHW | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CHC | NL | 32 | 65 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.092 | -770.5 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 165 | 158 | 36 | 161 | 6 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CHA | P | 23 | 23 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 4 |
| 1990 | CHA | P | 33 | 33 | 7 | 29 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 | CHA | P | 32 | 29 | 9 | 28 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | CHA | P | 31 | 28 | 6 | 36 | 3 | 4 |
| 1993 | CHN | P | 31 | 31 | 6 | 26 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | SEA | P | 15 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 165 |
Salary History
| 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 Career Earnings | $8,855,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1985, 1986 |