Garry Maddox
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972-1986)
Garry Maddox was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1986 for the San Francisco Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 15 seasons. In 1,749 career games, he hit .285 with 1,802 hits, 117 home runs, and 754 RBI. Garry Maddox was a 8-time Gold Glove and a Roberto Clemente Award. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,695.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1972-04-25
- Last Game
- 1986-04-20
- Awards
- 8× Gold Glove · Roberto Clemente Award
Full name: Garry Lee Maddox
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,749 | 6,331 | 777 | 1,802 | 337 | 62 | 117 | 754 | 248 | 323 | 781 | .285 | .320 | .413 | .733 | 3,695 |
Career AVG .285 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +10.1% above league average.
Career OBP .320 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .413 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.
Career OPS .733 vs. league average .706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SFN | NL | 125 | 458 | 62 | 122 | 26 | 7 | 12 | 58 | 13 | 14 | 97 | .266 | .243 (+9%) | .310 (-6%) | .353 (+22%) | .664 (+9%) | 483.7 |
| 1973 | SFN | NL | 144 | 587 | 81 | 187 | 30 | 10 | 11 | 76 | 24 | 24 | 73 | .319 | .256 (+24%) | .325 (+8%) | .378 (+21%) | .703 (+15%) | 1519.5 |
| 1974 | SFN | NL | 135 | 538 | 74 | 153 | 31 | 3 | 8 | 50 | 21 | 29 | 64 | .284 | .256 (+11%) | .324 (-1%) | .369 (+8%) | .693 (+4%) | 245.0 |
| 1975 | SFN | NL | 17 | 52 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 3 | .135 | .257 (-48%) | .327 (-28%) | .374 (-43%) | .701 (-36%) | -283.7 |
| 1975 | PHI | NL | 99 | 374 | 50 | 109 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 46 | 24 | 36 | 54 | .291 | .257 (+13%) | .327 (+10%) | .374 (+16%) | .701 (+13%) | -283.7 |
| 1976 | PHI | NL | 146 | 531 | 75 | 175 | 37 | 6 | 6 | 68 | 29 | 42 | 59 | .330 | .255 (+29%) | .320 (+18%) | .360 (+26%) | .681 (+22%) | 2176.3 |
| 1977 | PHI | NL | 139 | 571 | 85 | 167 | 27 | 10 | 14 | 74 | 22 | 24 | 58 | .292 | .264 (+11%) | .329 (-2%) | .401 (+12%) | .730 (+6%) | 448.7 |
| 1978 | PHI | NL | 155 | 598 | 62 | 172 | 34 | 3 | 11 | 68 | 33 | 39 | 89 | .288 | .257 (+12%) | .323 (+3%) | .378 (+8%) | .702 (+6%) | 582.1 |
| 1979 | PHI | NL | 148 | 548 | 70 | 154 | 28 | 6 | 13 | 61 | 26 | 17 | 71 | .281 | .265 (+6%) | .329 (-8%) | .397 (+7%) | .727 (avg) | -173.4 |
| 1980 | PHI | NL | 143 | 549 | 59 | 142 | 31 | 3 | 11 | 73 | 25 | 18 | 52 | .259 | .264 (-2%) | .326 (-15%) | .387 (avg) | .714 (-7%) | -825.3 |
| 1981 | PHI | NL | 94 | 323 | 37 | 85 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 40 | 9 | 17 | 42 | .263 | .255 (+3%) | .320 (-8%) | .368 (-8%) | .688 (-8%) | -470.6 |
| 1982 | PHI | NL | 119 | 412 | 39 | 117 | 27 | 2 | 8 | 61 | 7 | 12 | 32 | .284 | .261 (+9%) | .324 (-7%) | .388 (+7%) | .712 (+1%) | -58.4 |
| 1983 | PHI | NL | 97 | 324 | 27 | 89 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 32 | 7 | 17 | 31 | .275 | .260 (+5%) | .324 (-4%) | .389 (-6%) | .714 (-5%) | -270.3 |
| 1984 | PHI | NL | 77 | 241 | 29 | 68 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 13 | 29 | .282 | .259 (+9%) | .322 (-2%) | .384 (+1%) | .707 (avg) | -34.4 |
| 1985 | PHI | NL | 105 | 218 | 22 | 52 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 4 | 13 | 26 | .239 | .257 (-7%) | .323 (-13%) | .390 (-13%) | .714 (-13%) | -488.5 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 6 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .429 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 16 seasons | 1,749 | 6,331 | 777 | 1,802 | 337 | 62 | 117 | 754 | 248 | 323 | 781 | .285 | — | — | — | — | 2,567 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 107 | 8 | 29 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 12 | .271 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | NLCS | PHI | 3 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .273 |
| 1983 | WS | PHI | 4 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .250 |
| 1981 | NEDIV | PHI | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| 1980 | NLCS | PHI | 5 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | .300 |
| 1980 | WS | PHI | 6 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .227 |
| 1978 | NLCS | PHI | 4 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | .263 |
| 1977 | NLCS | PHI | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .429 |
| 1976 | NLCS | PHI | 3 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .231 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1749 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 874 | 3081 | 401 | 882 | 64 | 390 | .286 |
| Away | 875 | 3250 | 376 | 920 | 53 | 364 | .283 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-04-20 | PHI | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986-04-18 | PHI | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-04-14 | PHI | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-04-12 | PHI | NYN | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-04-11 | PHI | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-04-09 | PHI | CIN | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-10-05 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-10-05 | PHI | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-10-04 | PHI | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-10-04 | PHI | PIT | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1687 | 1566 | 4449 | 94 | 78 | 21 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SFN | OF | 121 | 116 | 279 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| 1973 | SFN | OF | 140 | 140 | 370 | 4 | 12 | 0 |
| 1974 | SFN | OF | 131 | 127 | 345 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 1975 | SFN | OF | 13 | 13 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | PHI | OF | 97 | 97 | 288 | 10 | 5 | 4 |
| 1976 | PHI | OF | 144 | 141 | 441 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| 1977 | PHI | OF | 138 | 138 | 383 | 7 | 9 | 2 |
| 1978 | PHI | OF | 154 | 154 | 444 | 7 | 8 | 1 |
| 1979 | PHI | OF | 140 | 140 | 433 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| 1980 | PHI | OF | 143 | 137 | 405 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| 1981 | PHI | OF | 94 | 85 | 251 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| 1982 | PHI | OF | 111 | 100 | 253 | 8 | 2 | 4 |
| 1983 | PHI | OF | 95 | 80 | 216 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | PHI | OF | 69 | 53 | 160 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | PHI | OF | 94 | 44 | 143 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | PHI | OF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 21 |
| Center Field | 1658 |
| Right Field | 6 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Roberto Clemente Award | |
| 1982 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 1981 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 1980 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 1979 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 1978 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 1978 | Player of the Week | Week of 1978-05-28 |
| 1977 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 1976 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 1975 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 1973 | Player of the Week | Week of 1973-09-28 |
Salary History
Garry Maddox's recorded salaries total $820,333 over 1 season, in 1985. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Maddox's career ran from 1972 to 1986. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1986.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | PHI | NL | $820,333 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $820,333 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 21th | 4.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1976 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 5th | 98.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1973 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 28th | 3.0 | 336 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Garry Maddox (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Garry Maddox: the record in brief
Garry Maddox played a first major league game on April 25, 1972 and a last one on April 20, 1986. The season rows list, in order, the San Francisco Giants (1972 through 1975) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1975 to 1986). Maddox, born on September 1, 1949, in Cincinnati, OH, USA, is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 3 inches and 175 pounds. The bio lists the given name Garry Lee.
Maddox's career batting table shows 1,749 games, 6,331 at bats and 1,802 hits, a .285 average, adding 117 homers, 754 RBI, and 248 stolen bases. Maddox's career OPS of .733 combines a .320 on-base mark with .413 slugging. Measured against the leagues Maddox played in, the .285 career average compares with a .259 league average over the same seasons, 10.1% above the league. 1977 was Maddox's biggest home run year, with 14. No season topped the 187 hits of 1973. 1973 brought the most runs batted in, 76.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garry Maddox
- What years did Garry Maddox play?
- Garry Maddox played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1986.
- Was Garry Maddox a pitcher?
- No. Garry Maddox was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Garry Maddox hit?
- Garry Maddox hit 117 career home runs with 1,802 hits.
- What teams did Garry Maddox play for?
- Garry Maddox played for 2 teams: the San Francisco Giants (1972–1975) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1975–1986).
- What awards did Garry Maddox win?
- Garry Maddox won 8 Gold Gloves (1975–1982).
- What were Garry Maddox's career stats?
- In 1,749 games, Garry Maddox had 1,802 hits, 117 home runs, 754 RBI, 777 runs, and 248 stolen bases, with a .285 batting average.
- How much did Garry Maddox earn in his career?
- Garry Maddox's recorded salaries total $820,333 over 1 season, in 1985. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Maddox's career ran from 1972 to 1986. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1986.
- What was Garry Maddox's salary?
- Garry Maddox's recorded salary was $820,333 in 1985.
- What position did Garry Maddox play?
- Garry Maddox played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Garry Maddox and how much did he weigh?
- Garry Maddox was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Garry Maddox hit each season?
- Garry Maddox's home runs by season: 12 in 1972, 11 in 1973, 8 in 1974, 5 in 1975, 6 in 1976, 14 in 1977, 11 in 1978, 13 in 1979, 11 in 1980, 5 in 1981, 8 in 1982, 4 in 1983, 5 in 1984, 4 in 1985, and 0 in 1986. His most in one season was 14, in 1977.
- What was Garry Maddox's career batting average?
- Garry Maddox batted .285 over his career, with 1,802 hits in 6,331 at bats.
- How many RBI did Garry Maddox have?
- Garry Maddox drove in 754 runs in his career.
- Is Garry Maddox in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Garry Maddox has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.