Greg Legg
Born: 4/21/1960 in San Jose, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1986-04-18 | Final Game: 1987-06-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Gregory Lynn Legg
Biography
Greg Legg was a professional baseball player born in 1960, whose career spanned from 1986 to 1987. Primarily a position player, Legg made a brief yet notable impact during his time in Major League Baseball. He played a total of 14 games, where he showcased a remarkable batting average of 0.409, making him one of the more efficient hitters of his time, albeit in a limited sample size. Over the course of his career, he recorded 9 hits, contributing 1 run batted in, while he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases.
Legg's playing career took place during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving towards a more power-centric approach. Despite his short tenure, Legg's high batting average reflected his ability to make contact and get on base, traits that are often valued by teams seeking versatile players. After his last appearance on June 15, 1987, Legg's career in the majors concluded, but he remains a part of baseball history as a player who briefly shone in the big leagues.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 22 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.409 | 0.409 | 0.455 | 0.864 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 11 | 20 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.450 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | PHI | NL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 5 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 4 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | PHI | 2B | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| 1986 | PHI | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | PHI | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | PHI | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Durant | OK | 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |