Greg Pirkl
Born: 8/7/1970 in Long Beach, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-08-13 | Final Game: 1996-08-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Gregory Daniel Pirkl
Biography
Greg Pirkl, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1993 to 1996. Primarily serving as a position player, Pirkl appeared in a total of 45 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He showcased his power at the plate, hitting 8 home runs and driving in 16 RBIs while accumulating 26 hits. His batting average finished at .224, reflecting the challenges many hitters faced during the mid-1990s as the game experienced a surge in offensive production, often attributed to the offensive explosion of the so-called steroid era.
Pirkl's playing style was characterized by his ability to deliver timely power hits, though he did not contribute significantly in terms of stolen bases, finishing his career with 0. Despite his limited time on the field, his contributions to the teams he played for, most notably the Milwaukee Brewers, remain a part of the club's rich history. While his career statistics may not place him among the game's elite, Pirkl's journey through the ranks of professional baseball highlights the tenacity required to compete at the highest levels of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 116 | 12 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 0.224 | 0.242 | 0.466 | 0.707 | 175.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 7 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 19 | 53 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.264 | 175.4 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 10 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.235 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | 7 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 20 | 17 | 144 | 11 | 1 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SEA | 1B | 5 | 5 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| 1994 | SEA | 1B | 7 | 7 | 56 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | SEA | 1B | 6 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | SEA | 1B | 2 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 20 |
| Designated Hitter | 16 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | SEA | AL | $112,500 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | $109,000 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $330,500 | ||