Greg Olson
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1993)
Greg Olson was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1993 for the Minnesota Twins and the Atlanta Braves, a span of 5 seasons. In 414 career games, he hit .242 with 309 hits, 20 home runs, and 131 RBI. Greg Olson was an All-Star.
- 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
- 6'0" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-06-27
- Last Game
- 1993-09-30
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Gregory William Olson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 414 | 1,275 | 132 | 309 | 61 | 3 | 20 | 131 | 5 | 137 | 157 | .242 | .317 | .342 | .659 | -1,337 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.
Career OBP .317 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .342 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.
Career OPS .659 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — 7.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | 100 | 298 | 36 | 78 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 36 | 1 | 30 | 51 | .262 | .257 (+1%) | .324 (+2%) | .385 (-2%) | .710 (avg) | 57.9 |
| 1991 | ATL | NL | 133 | 411 | 46 | 99 | 25 | 0 | 6 | 44 | 1 | 44 | 48 | .241 | .255 (-6%) | .323 (-2%) | .384 (-10%) | .708 (-7%) | -391.6 |
| 1992 | ATL | NL | 95 | 302 | 27 | 72 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 2 | 34 | 31 | .238 | .255 (-7%) | .322 (-2%) | .377 (-13%) | .699 (-8%) | -339.5 |
| 1993 | ATL | NL | 83 | 262 | 23 | 59 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 1 | 29 | 27 | .225 | .265 (-15%) | .332 (-9%) | .403 (-23%) | .735 (-17%) | -663.4 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 414 | 1,275 | 132 | 309 | 61 | 3 | 20 | 131 | 5 | 137 | 157 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -1,337 | ||
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
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (414 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 203 | 616 | 65 | 159 | 13 | 76 | .258 |
| Away | 211 | 659 | 67 | 150 | 7 | 55 | .228 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-09-30 | ATL | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993-09-28 | ATL | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-25 | ATL | PHI | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993-09-21 | ATL | WSN | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-17 | ATL | NYN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-09-16 | ATL | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-11 | ATL | SDP | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-08 | ATL | LAD | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-06 | ATL | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993-08-08 | ATL | WSN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 402 |
| Third Base | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | ATL | NL | $925,000 |
| 1992 | ATL | NL | $350,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,275,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota | Minneapolis | MN | 1980, 1981, 1982 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Greg Olson (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Greg Olson
- What years did Greg Olson play?
- Greg Olson played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1993.
- Was Greg Olson a pitcher?
- No. Greg Olson was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Greg Olson hit?
- Greg Olson hit 20 career home runs with 309 hits.
- What was Greg Olson's career batting average?
- Greg Olson batted .242 over his career, with 309 hits in 1,275 at bats.
- How many RBI did Greg Olson have?
- Greg Olson drove in 131 runs in his career.
- Is Greg Olson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Greg Olson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.