Terry McGriff
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1994)
Terry McGriff was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1994 for 4 teams, including the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 8 seasons. In 126 career games, he hit .206 with 67 hits, 3 home runs, and 30 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-07-11
- Last Game
- 1994-08-07
Full name: Terence Roy McGriff
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | 326 | 26 | 67 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 36 | 65 | .206 | .287 | .270 | .557 | -985 |
Career AVG .206 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.
Career OBP .287 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.
Career SLG .270 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.
Career OPS .557 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — 23.0% below 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 | CIN | NL | 34 | 89 | 6 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 17 | .225 | .262 (-15%) | .331 (-13%) | .415 (-22%) | .746 (-18%) | -250.6 |
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 35 | 96 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 31 | .198 | .254 (-22%) | .317 (-11%) | .377 (-31%) | .695 (-22%) | -301.4 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 6 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | FLO | NL | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SLN | NL | 42 | 114 | 10 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 11 | .219 | .269 (-19%) | .338 (-9%) | .424 (-36%) | .763 (-24%) | -433.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 126 | 326 | 26 | 67 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 36 | 65 | .206 | — | — | — | — | -985 | ||
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 (126 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 69 | 158 | 19 | 36 | 2 | 16 | .228 |
| Away | 57 | 168 | 7 | 31 | 1 | 14 | .185 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-08-07 | STL | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-01 | STL | WSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-27 | STL | NYN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-23 | STL | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-22 | STL | ATL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-07-21 | STL | ATL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-07-20 | STL | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-17 | STL | COL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-06 | STL | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-04 | STL | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 118 |
Salary History
Terry McGriff's recorded salaries total $341,500 over 4 seasons, 1987 to 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and McGriff's career ran from 1987 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 1989 and 1993.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | SLN | NL | $109,000 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | $104,000 |
| 1988 | CIN | NL | $66,000 |
| 1987 | CIN | NL | $62,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $341,500 | ||
Terry McGriff: the record in brief
Terry McGriff's major league career runs from a debut on July 11, 1987 to a final game on August 7, 1994. The season rows list, in order, the Cincinnati Reds (1987 through 1990), the Houston Astros (1990), the Florida Marlins (1993), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1994). McGriff played primarily as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on September 23, 1963, in Fort Pierce, FL, USA, McGriff was listed at 6'2" and 190 pounds. The given name on file is Terence Roy McGriff.
The batting record for McGriff: 126 games, 67 hits in 326 at bats, and a .206 average; the totals also include 3 homers and 30 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .287 and .270 give McGriff a career OPS of .557. Measured against the leagues McGriff played in, the .206 career average compares with a .260 league average over the same seasons, 21.1% below the league. The OPS comparison is .557 to a league .723, 23.0% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 25, in 1994. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .225 in 1987, did not top the league's .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about Terry McGriff
- What years did Terry McGriff play?
- Terry McGriff played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1994.
- Was Terry McGriff a pitcher?
- No. Terry McGriff was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Terry McGriff hit?
- Terry McGriff hit 3 career home runs with 67 hits.
- What teams did Terry McGriff play for?
- Terry McGriff played for 4 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1987–1990), the Houston Astros (1990), the Florida Marlins (1993), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1994).
- What were Terry McGriff's career stats?
- In 126 games, Terry McGriff had 67 hits, 3 home runs, 30 RBI, 26 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .206 batting average.
- How much did Terry McGriff earn in his career?
- Terry McGriff's recorded salaries total $341,500 over 4 seasons, 1987 to 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and McGriff's career ran from 1987 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 1989 and 1993.
- What was Terry McGriff's salary?
- Terry McGriff's last recorded salary was $109,000, in 1994. His highest recorded salary was $109,000, in 1994, and his lowest was $62,500, in 1987. The Salary History table lists each season from 1987 to 1994.
- What position did Terry McGriff play?
- Terry McGriff played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Terry McGriff and how much did he weigh?
- Terry McGriff was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Terry McGriff hit each season?
- Terry McGriff's home runs by season: 2 in 1987, 1 in 1988, 0 in 1989, 0 in 1990, 0 in 1993, and 0 in 1994. His most in one season was 2, in 1987.
- What was Terry McGriff's career batting average?
- Terry McGriff batted .206 over his career, with 67 hits in 326 at bats.
- How many RBI did Terry McGriff have?
- Terry McGriff drove in 30 runs in his career.
- Is Terry McGriff in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Terry McGriff has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.