Gregg Jefferies
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-2000)
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-09-06
- Last Game
- 2000-05-29
- Awards
- 2× All-Star
Full name: Gregory Scott Jefferies
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,465 | 5,520 | 761 | 1,593 | 300 | 27 | 126 | 663 | 196 | 472 | 348 | .289 | .344 | .421 | .765 | 4,725 |
Career AVG .289 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.
Career OBP .344 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .421 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .765 vs. league average .740 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | NYN | NL | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | NYN | NL | 29 | 109 | 19 | 35 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 10 | .321 | .254 (+26%) | .317 (+15%) | .377 (+58%) | .695 (+38%) | 616.5 |
| 1989 | NYN | NL | 141 | 508 | 72 | 131 | 28 | 2 | 12 | 56 | 21 | 39 | 46 | .258 | .254 (+1%) | .319 (-2%) | .375 (+4%) | .694 (+2%) | 87.8 |
| 1990 | NYN | NL | 153 | 604 | 96 | 171 | 40 | 3 | 15 | 68 | 11 | 46 | 40 | .283 | .257 (+10%) | .324 (+4%) | .385 (+13%) | .710 (+9%) | 948.9 |
| 1991 | NYN | NL | 136 | 486 | 59 | 132 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 62 | 26 | 47 | 38 | .272 | .255 (+6%) | .323 (+4%) | .384 (-3%) | .708 (avg) | 107.8 |
| 1992 | KCA | AL | 152 | 604 | 66 | 172 | 36 | 3 | 10 | 75 | 19 | 43 | 29 | .285 | .255 (+11%) | .322 (+2%) | .377 (+7%) | .699 (+5%) | 419.9 |
| 1993 | SLN | NL | 142 | 544 | 89 | 186 | 24 | 3 | 16 | 83 | 46 | 62 | 32 | .342 | .265 (+29%) | .332 (+23%) | .403 (+20%) | .735 (+22%) | 2574.8 |
| 1994 | SLN | NL | 103 | 397 | 52 | 129 | 27 | 1 | 12 | 55 | 12 | 45 | 26 | .325 | .269 (+20%) | .338 (+16%) | .424 (+15%) | .763 (+15%) | 1276.9 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 114 | 480 | 69 | 147 | 31 | 2 | 11 | 56 | 9 | 35 | 26 | .306 | .266 (+15%) | .337 (+3%) | .417 (+7%) | .755 (+6%) | 444.8 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 104 | 404 | 59 | 118 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 51 | 20 | 36 | 21 | .292 | .269 (+8%) | .340 (+2%) | .426 (-6%) | .767 (-2%) | -160.9 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 130 | 476 | 68 | 122 | 25 | 3 | 11 | 48 | 12 | 53 | 27 | .256 | .266 (-4%) | .336 (-1%) | .419 (-7%) | .756 (-4%) | -280.7 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | 125 | 483 | 65 | 142 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 48 | 11 | 29 | 27 | .294 | .266 (+10%) | .335 (-1%) | .420 (-4%) | .755 (-3%) | -289.1 |
| 1998 | ANA | AL | 19 | 72 | 7 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 5 | .347 | .266 (+30%) | .335 (+4%) | .420 (+12%) | .755 (+8%) | -289.1 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | 70 | 205 | 22 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 13 | 11 | .200 | .271 (-26%) | .344 (-25%) | .433 (-25%) | .778 (-25%) | -914.8 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | 41 | 142 | 18 | 39 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 10 | .275 | .270 (+2%) | .344 (avg) | .437 (-15%) | .782 (-8%) | -191.7 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 1,465 | 5,520 | 761 | 1,593 | 300 | 27 | 126 | 663 | 196 | 472 | 348 | .289 | — | — | — | — | 4,351 | ||
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 (1465 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 747 | 2692 | 406 | 819 | 62 | 348 | .304 |
| Away | 718 | 2828 | 355 | 774 | 64 | 315 | .274 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-05-29 | DET | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-05-28 | DET | TOR | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-05-27 | DET | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-05-26 | DET | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-05-25 | DET | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000-05-24 | DET | CLE | W | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000-05-23 | DET | CLE | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-05-21 | DET | BOS | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-05-20 | DET | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-05-19 | DET | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 380 | 374 | 3277 | 221 | 21 | 320 |
| 2B | 346 | 322 | 627 | 760 | 31 | 116 |
| 3B | 277 | 266 | 183 | 521 | 44 | 42 |
| OF | 369 | 362 | 603 | 16 | 4 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | NYN | 2B | 10 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 4 |
| 1988 | NYN | 3B | 20 | 19 | 17 | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| 1989 | NYN | 2B | 123 | 113 | 223 | 254 | 12 | 41 |
| 1989 | NYN | 3B | 20 | 14 | 19 | 26 | 2 | 3 |
| 1990 | NYN | 2B | 118 | 113 | 219 | 278 | 12 | 49 |
| 1990 | NYN | 3B | 34 | 34 | 23 | 63 | 4 | 5 |
| 1991 | NYN | 2B | 77 | 74 | 144 | 177 | 6 | 15 |
| 1991 | NYN | 3B | 51 | 49 | 26 | 94 | 11 | 6 |
| 1992 | KCA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | KCA | 3B | 146 | 146 | 96 | 304 | 26 | 22 |
| 1993 | SLN | 1B | 140 | 139 | 1279 | 76 | 9 | 114 |
| 1993 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | SLN | 1B | 102 | 100 | 889 | 53 | 7 | 94 |
| 1995 | PHI | 1B | 59 | 58 | 492 | 33 | 3 | 53 |
| 1995 | PHI | OF | 55 | 55 | 87 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | PHI | 1B | 53 | 53 | 412 | 38 | 1 | 38 |
| 1996 | PHI | OF | 51 | 50 | 110 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | PHI | OF | 124 | 122 | 211 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 | PHI | OF | 121 | 119 | 168 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | ANA | 1B | 3 | 3 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | ANA | OF | 15 | 15 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | DET | 1B | 3 | 3 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | DET | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | DET | OF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | DET | 1B | 20 | 18 | 163 | 15 | 1 | 18 |
| 2000 | DET | 2B | 14 | 14 | 23 | 33 | 0 | 6 |
| 2000 | DET | 3B | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | DET | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 380 |
| Second Base | 346 |
| Third Base | 277 |
| Left Field | 369 |
| Designated Hitter | 48 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Player of the Week | Week of 1992-08-01 |
| 1988 | Player of the Week | Week of 1988-09-09 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | DET | AL | $3,125,000 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | $1,375,000 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | $6,000,000 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | $5,500,000 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | $5,500,000 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | $3,000,000 |
| 1994 | SLN | NL | $4,600,000 |
| 1993 | SLN | NL | $2,650,000 |
| 1992 | KCA | AL | $1,150,000 |
| 1991 | NYN | NL | $425,000 |
| 1990 | NYN | NL | $200,000 |
| 1989 | NYN | NL | $100,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $33,625,500 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 17th | 5.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1993 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 11th | 28.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1989 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 3rd | 18.0 | 120 | 0 |
| 1988 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 6th | 3.0 | 120 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Gregg Jefferies (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gregg Jefferies
- What years did Gregg Jefferies play?
- Gregg Jefferies played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 2000.
- Was Gregg Jefferies a pitcher?
- No. Gregg Jefferies was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Gregg Jefferies hit?
- Gregg Jefferies hit 126 career home runs with 1593 hits.