Greg Minton, baseball player, 1975-1990

Greg Minton

Born: 7/29/1951 in Lubbock, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-09-07 | Final Game: 1990-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Gregory Brian Minton

Biography

Greg Minton, born in 1951, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1975 to 1990. Over the course of his 15-year tenure in Major League Baseball, Minton established himself as a reliable reliever, finishing his career with a record of 59-65 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.1. He showcased his ability to close games effectively, accumulating 150 saves and striking out 479 batters. Minton's performance earned him an All-Star selection during his career, highlighting his status as one of the notable pitchers of his era. Minton's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the increasing specialization of relief pitchers. He was known for his durability and effectiveness in high-pressure situations, traits that made him a valuable asset to his teams. Throughout his time in the league, Minton contributed significantly to the success of the franchises he played for, leaving a lasting impact on the game as a skilled pitcher who thrived in the late innings. His legacy is remembered among fans and historians as a testament to the evolution of the bullpen role in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
59 65 710 7 0 0 150 1130.7 1082 389 43 483 479 3.10 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
712 103 10 15 3 0 1 6 0 8 40 0.146 0.212 0.204 0.416 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 710 7 95 261 13 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 710

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1982 Player of the Week Week of 1982-07-09

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 CAL AL $850,000
1989 CAL AL $830,000
1988 CAL AL $500,000
1987 SFN NL $750,000
1986 SFN NL $765,000
1985 SFN NL $865,000
Total Career Earnings $4,560,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
San Diego Mesa College San Diego CA 1970

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1982 Cy Young Award NL 6th 4.0 120 0
1982 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 44.0 336 0
1981 Most Valuable Player NL 23th 4.0 336 0