Greg Thayer
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978)
Greg Thayer was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1978 for the Minnesota Twins. Across 20 career appearances, he went 1-1 with a 3.80 ERA and 30 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 182 lb
- Died
- 12/12/2025 in St. Cloud, MN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1978-04-07
- Last Game
- 1978-06-26
Full name: Gregory Allen Thayer
Season-by-Season Pitching
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | MIN | AL | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.0 | 40 | 19 | 30 | 30 | 3.80 | 3.69 (-3%) | -1360.1 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.0 | 40 | 19 | 30 | 30 | 3.80 | — | -1,360 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | MIN | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (40 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 15.0 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 2.40 |
| Away | 12 | 30.0 | 34 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 4.50 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-06-26 | MIN | MIL | — | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-06-24 | MIN | CHW | — | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-06-21 | MIN | LAA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-06-20 | MIN | LAA | — | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-06-09 | MIN | CLE | — | 2.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-05-29 | MIN | TEX | — | 3.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978-05-25 | MIN | TEX | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-05-20 | MIN | KCR | — | 1.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-05-15 | MIN | BAL | — | 3.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 1978-05-14 | MIN | BOS | — | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St.Cloud State University | St. Cloud | MN | 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |
Greg Thayer: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 7, 1978 and the final game on June 26, 1978, Greg Thayer built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Minnesota Twins. The bio lists Thayer as a pitcher who both batted and threw right-handed. Thayer is listed at 182 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The birth record reads October 23, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA. The bio records the death on December 12, 2025, in St. Cloud, MN, USA. Greg Thayer was the playing name; the full given name is Gregory Allen.
Across 20 games (0 starts), Thayer recorded 1 win against 1 loss with a 3.80 ERA. Also on Thayer's record: 30 strikeouts. Thayer's 3.80 ERA was close to the 3.69 league figure for those seasons. Thayer's only pitching season is 1978: 20 games, 30 strikeouts.
Thayer's college years, 1968, 1969, 1970, and 1971, were spent at St.Cloud State University. Retrosheet box scores cover 40 of Thayer's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Thayer appears at one position only: pitcher, in 20 games. The fielding table credits Thayer with 0 putouts, 7 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Greg Thayer
- Was Greg Thayer a pitcher?
- Yes. Greg Thayer pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 30 strikeouts.
- What was Greg Thayer's career ERA?
- Greg Thayer finished with a 3.80 career ERA, going 1-1 with 30 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Greg Thayer have?
- Greg Thayer recorded 30 career strikeouts.
- Is Greg Thayer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Greg Thayer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Greg Thayer play for?
- Greg Thayer played for the Minnesota Twins.