Greg Litton, baseball player, 1989-1994

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

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

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

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