Greg Litton
Born: 7/13/1964 in New Orleans, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-05-02 | Final Game: 1994-08-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Jon Gregory Litton
Biography
Greg Litton, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 until 1994. Primarily known as a position player, Litton’s career spanned over five seasons, during which he appeared in 374 games. He recorded 195 hits, 13 home runs, and 97 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .241. His contributions were marked by a solid, if not spectacular, performance, characterized by versatility and an ability to fill various roles on the field.
Litton made his major league debut in an era that was beginning to see significant changes in the game, including the emergence of power hitters and a focus on offensive production. While he was not known for speed, finishing his career with just one stolen base, he provided teams with reliable defensive skills and occasional pop at the plate. His career, although modest in terms of statistics, reflected the dedication and hard work typical of many players who contributed to their teams in the late 20th century. Despite not becoming a household name, Litton's resilience and commitment to the game left a lasting impression on those who followed his journey in baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 374 | 809 | 78 | 195 | 43 | 5 | 13 | 97 | 1 | 58 | 167 | 0.241 | 0.293 | 0.355 | 0.648 | -1103.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | SFG | NL | 71 | 143 | 12 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 29 | 0.252 | -15.9 |
| 1990 | SFG | NL | 93 | 204 | 17 | 50 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 11 | 45 | 0.245 | -617.8 |
| 1991 | SFG | NL | 59 | 127 | 13 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 25 | 0.181 | -587.2 |
| 1992 | SFG | NL | 68 | 140 | 9 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 33 | 0.229 | -232.0 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 72 | 174 | 25 | 52 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 18 | 30 | 0.299 | 349.7 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 11 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9.00 | - |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.571 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | WS | SFN | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 1989 | NLCS | SFN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 39 | 22 | 193 | 26 | 1 | 30 |
| 2B | 100 | 55 | 146 | 173 | 1 | 45 |
| 3B | 69 | 32 | 30 | 79 | 5 | 5 |
| C | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 91 | 51 | 92 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 33 | 6 | 20 | 36 | 2 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | SFN | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | SFN | 2B | 15 | 5 | 18 | 20 | 0 | 4 |
| 1989 | SFN | 3B | 34 | 19 | 19 | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | SFN | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | SFN | OF | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | SFN | 2B | 18 | 7 | 19 | 25 | 0 | 7 |
| 1990 | SFN | 3B | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | SFN | SS | 7 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990 | SFN | OF | 56 | 31 | 60 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | SFN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | SFN | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | SFN | 1B | 15 | 8 | 75 | 11 | 1 | 10 |
| 1991 | SFN | 2B | 15 | 6 | 29 | 24 | 0 | 7 |
| 1991 | SFN | 3B | 11 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | SFN | SS | 9 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| 1991 | SFN | OF | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | SFN | 1B | 8 | 3 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1992 | SFN | 2B | 31 | 24 | 53 | 71 | 1 | 18 |
| 1992 | SFN | 3B | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | SFN | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | SFN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | SEA | 1B | 13 | 11 | 86 | 8 | 0 | 15 |
| 1993 | SEA | 2B | 17 | 10 | 21 | 27 | 0 | 9 |
| 1993 | SEA | 3B | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | SEA | SS | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | SEA | OF | 22 | 16 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | BOS | 1B | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | BOS | 2B | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | BOS | 3B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 3 |
| First Base | 39 |
| Second Base | 99 |
| Third Base | 70 |
| Shortstop | 33 |
| Left Field | 42 |
| Right Field | 50 |
| Designated Hitter | 13 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SEA | AL | $200,000 |
| 1991 | SFN | NL | $165,000 |
| 1990 | SFN | NL | $122,000 |
| 1989 | SFN | NL | $68,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $555,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola Junior College | Pensacola | FL | 1983, 1984 |