Terry McGriff
Born: 9/23/1963 in Fort Pierce, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-07-11 | Final Game: 1994-08-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Terence Roy McGriff
Biography
Terry McGriff, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1987 to 1994. Primarily known as a position player, McGriff appeared in 126 games during his tenure in Major League Baseball. He recorded 67 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 30 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .206. His speed on the basepaths was modest, as he recorded 1 stolen base throughout his time in the league.
McGriff's playing style was characterized by his grit and determination, which were emblematic of the late 1980s and early 1990s era of baseball. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries in terms of offensive output, his contributions to his teams were valuable, particularly in the context of a league that was beginning to see an influx of power hitters. After concluding his playing days in 1994, McGriff's legacy remained as a testament to the hard work and perseverance required to compete at the highest level of the sport.
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 | 0.206 | 0.287 | 0.270 | 0.557 | -1054.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CIN | NL | 34 | 89 | 6 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 0.225 | -266.4 |
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 35 | 96 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 31 | 0.198 | -320.9 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 6 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | MIA | NL | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | STL | NL | 42 | 114 | 10 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 0.219 | -466.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 118 | 91 | 592 | 56 | 10 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CIN | C | 33 | 23 | 160 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | CIN | C | 32 | 28 | 177 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | CIN | C | 6 | 3 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | CIN | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | HOU | C | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | FLO | C | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | SLN | C | 39 | 33 | 207 | 23 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 118 |
Salary History
| 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 Career Earnings | $341,500 | ||