Garth Iorg
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1987)
Garth Iorg was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1987 for the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 10 seasons. In 931 career games, he hit .258 with 633 hits, 20 home runs, and 238 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-04-09
- Last Game
- 1987-10-04
Full name: Garth Ray Iorg
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 931 | 2,450 | 251 | 633 | 125 | 16 | 20 | 238 | 23 | 114 | 298 | .258 | .292 | .347 | .639 | -4,363 |
Career AVG .258 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .292 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.
Career SLG .347 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.
Career OPS .639 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 10.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | TOR | AL | 19 | 49 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .163 | — | — | — | — | -357.2 |
| 1980 | TOR | AL | 80 | 222 | 24 | 55 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 39 | .248 | .264 (-6%) | .326 (-12%) | .387 (-15%) | .714 (-14%) | -494.1 |
| 1981 | TOR | AL | 70 | 215 | 17 | 52 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 31 | .242 | .255 (-5%) | .320 (-16%) | .368 (-20%) | .688 (-18%) | -618.6 |
| 1982 | TOR | AL | 129 | 417 | 45 | 119 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 36 | 3 | 12 | 38 | .285 | .261 (+9%) | .324 (-5%) | .388 (-6%) | .712 (-6%) | -489.1 |
| 1983 | TOR | AL | 122 | 375 | 40 | 103 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 39 | 7 | 13 | 45 | .275 | .260 (+5%) | .324 (-8%) | .389 (-3%) | .714 (-6%) | -433.2 |
| 1984 | TOR | AL | 121 | 247 | 24 | 56 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 5 | 16 | .227 | .259 (-13%) | .322 (-24%) | .384 (-21%) | .707 (-23%) | -927.4 |
| 1985 | TOR | AL | 131 | 288 | 33 | 90 | 22 | 1 | 7 | 37 | 3 | 21 | 26 | .312 | .257 (+22%) | .323 (+11%) | .390 (+20%) | .714 (+16%) | 846.7 |
| 1986 | TOR | AL | 137 | 327 | 30 | 85 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 44 | 3 | 20 | 47 | .260 | .257 (+1%) | .325 (-7%) | .395 (-11%) | .720 (-9%) | -509.3 |
| 1987 | TOR | AL | 122 | 310 | 35 | 65 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 2 | 21 | 52 | .210 | .262 (-20%) | .331 (-21%) | .415 (-32%) | .746 (-27%) | -1380.7 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 931 | 2,450 | 251 | 633 | 125 | 16 | 20 | 238 | 23 | 114 | 298 | .258 | — | — | — | — | -4,363 | ||
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 (931 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 461 | 1184 | 124 | 315 | 11 | 126 | .266 |
| Away | 470 | 1266 | 127 | 318 | 9 | 112 | .251 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-10-04 | TOR | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987-09-30 | TOR | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987-09-28 | TOR | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-27 | TOR | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-25 | TOR | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-24 | TOR | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-13 | TOR | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-11 | TOR | NYY | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-07 | TOR | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-05 | TOR | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 12 | 1 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| 2B | 338 | 269 | 544 | 827 | 33 | 167 |
| 3B | 556 | 328 | 259 | 723 | 46 | 69 |
| OF | 14 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 8 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | TOR | 2B | 18 | 17 | 34 | 51 | 3 | 14 |
| 1980 | TOR | 1B | 11 | 1 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 1980 | TOR | 2B | 32 | 27 | 67 | 104 | 2 | 29 |
| 1980 | TOR | 3B | 20 | 17 | 13 | 44 | 1 | 7 |
| 1980 | TOR | OF | 14 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | TOR | SS | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | TOR | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | TOR | 2B | 46 | 42 | 82 | 152 | 9 | 29 |
| 1981 | TOR | 3B | 17 | 11 | 12 | 26 | 3 | 3 |
| 1981 | TOR | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | TOR | 2B | 30 | 22 | 57 | 81 | 2 | 17 |
| 1982 | TOR | 3B | 100 | 76 | 57 | 155 | 12 | 13 |
| 1983 | TOR | 2B | 39 | 33 | 69 | 96 | 5 | 22 |
| 1983 | TOR | 3B | 85 | 58 | 36 | 127 | 4 | 9 |
| 1983 | TOR | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | TOR | 2B | 7 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1984 | TOR | 3B | 112 | 58 | 62 | 110 | 10 | 15 |
| 1984 | TOR | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | TOR | 2B | 23 | 17 | 32 | 55 | 0 | 11 |
| 1985 | TOR | 3B | 104 | 57 | 39 | 137 | 9 | 13 |
| 1986 | TOR | 2B | 52 | 35 | 61 | 87 | 6 | 10 |
| 1986 | TOR | 3B | 90 | 42 | 30 | 98 | 6 | 6 |
| 1986 | TOR | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | TOR | 2B | 91 | 75 | 139 | 195 | 6 | 33 |
| 1987 | TOR | 3B | 28 | 9 | 10 | 26 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 12 |
| Second Base | 340 |
| Third Base | 560 |
| Shortstop | 9 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Salary History
Garth Iorg's recorded salaries total $943,334 over 3 seasons, 1985 to 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Iorg's career ran from 1978 to 1987. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | TOR | AL | $380,000 |
| 1986 | TOR | AL | $306,667 |
| 1985 | TOR | AL | $256,667 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $943,334 | ||
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Garth Iorg: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 9, 1978 and the final game on October 4, 1987, Garth Iorg built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Toronto Blue Jays from 1978 to 1987. Born on October 12, 1954, in Arcata, CA, USA, Iorg is listed as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 170 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Iorg's full given name, per the bio, is Garth Ray Iorg.
Iorg's career batting table shows 931 games, 2,450 at bats and 633 hits, a .258 average, plus 20 home runs, 238 RBI, and 23 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .292 and .347 give Iorg a career OPS of .639. Against a .260 league average for those years, Iorg's .258 average was near the norm. The OPS comparison is .639 to a league .714, 10.5% below average. The hits column peaks at 119, in 1982. The RBI column peaks at 44 in 1986. In 1985, a season of regular play, Iorg hit .312 while the league hit .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garth Iorg
- What years did Garth Iorg play?
- Garth Iorg played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1987.
- Was Garth Iorg a pitcher?
- No. Garth Iorg was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Garth Iorg hit?
- Garth Iorg hit 20 career home runs with 633 hits.
- What teams did Garth Iorg play for?
- Garth Iorg played for one team, the Toronto Blue Jays (1978, 1980–1987).
- What were Garth Iorg's career stats?
- In 931 games, Garth Iorg had 633 hits, 20 home runs, 238 RBI, 251 runs, and 23 stolen bases, with a .258 batting average.
- How much did Garth Iorg earn in his career?
- Garth Iorg's recorded salaries total $943,334 over 3 seasons, 1985 to 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Iorg's career ran from 1978 to 1987. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Garth Iorg's salary?
- Garth Iorg's last recorded salary was $380,000, in 1987. His highest recorded salary was $380,000, in 1987, and his lowest was $256,667, in 1985. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1987.
- What position did Garth Iorg play?
- Garth Iorg played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Garth Iorg and how much did he weigh?
- Garth Iorg was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Garth Iorg hit each season?
- Garth Iorg's home runs by season: 0 in 1978, 2 in 1980, 0 in 1981, 1 in 1982, 2 in 1983, 1 in 1984, 7 in 1985, 3 in 1986, and 4 in 1987. His most in one season was 7, in 1985.
- What was Garth Iorg's career batting average?
- Garth Iorg batted .258 over his career, with 633 hits in 2,450 at bats.
- How many RBI did Garth Iorg have?
- Garth Iorg drove in 238 runs in his career.
- Is Garth Iorg in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Garth Iorg has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.