Gary Varsho
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1988-1995)
Gary Varsho was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1995 for 4 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 8 seasons. In 571 career games, he hit .244 with 204 hits, 10 home runs, and 84 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1988-07-06
- Last Game
- 1995-10-01
Full name: Gary Andrew Varsho
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 571 | 837 | 101 | 204 | 41 | 11 | 10 | 84 | 27 | 55 | 146 | .244 | .294 | .355 | .649 | -1,237 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.
Career OBP .294 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.
Career SLG .355 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.
Career OPS .649 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CHN | NL | 46 | 73 | 6 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | .274 | .254 (+8%) | .317 (-12%) | .377 (-17%) | .695 (-14%) | -177.4 |
| 1989 | CHN | NL | 61 | 87 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 13 | .184 | .254 (-28%) | .319 (-31%) | .375 (-26%) | .694 (-29%) | -408.6 |
| 1990 | CHN | NL | 46 | 48 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | PIT | NL | 99 | 187 | 23 | 51 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 9 | 19 | 34 | .273 | .255 (+7%) | .323 (+7%) | .384 (+8%) | .708 (+8%) | 269.5 |
| 1992 | PIT | NL | 103 | 162 | 22 | 36 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 5 | 10 | 32 | .222 | .255 (-13%) | .322 (-18%) | .377 (-2%) | .699 (-9%) | -283.1 |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | 77 | 95 | 8 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 19 | .232 | .265 (-13%) | .332 (-9%) | .403 (-11%) | .735 (-10%) | -163.6 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | 67 | 82 | 15 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 19 | .256 | .269 (-5%) | .338 (-9%) | .424 (-5%) | .763 (-7%) | -119.2 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 72 | 103 | 7 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 17 | .252 | .266 (-5%) | .337 (-8%) | .417 (-33%) | .755 (-22%) | -354.5 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 571 | 837 | 101 | 204 | 41 | 11 | 10 | 84 | 27 | 55 | 146 | .244 | — | — | — | — | -1,237 | ||
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 (571 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 289 | 424 | 53 | 99 | 5 | 36 | .233 |
| Away | 282 | 413 | 48 | 105 | 5 | 48 | .254 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-10-01 | PHI | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-29 | PHI | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-27 | PHI | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-23 | PHI | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-22 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-20 | PHI | MIA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-18 | PHI | MIA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-17 | PHI | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-16 | PHI | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-15 | PHI | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 223 | 128 | 285 | 5 | 11 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CHN | OF | 18 | 11 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | CHN | OF | 21 | 11 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | CHN | OF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | PIT | 1B | 3 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | PIT | OF | 54 | 44 | 84 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | PIT | OF | 44 | 27 | 62 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | CIN | OF | 22 | 12 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | PIT | OF | 36 | 9 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | PHI | OF | 25 | 13 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 88 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 129 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PHI | NL | $150,000 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | $243,750 |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | $400,000 |
| 1992 | PIT | NL | $367,500 |
| 1991 | PIT | NL | $155,000 |
| 1990 | CHN | NL | $105,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,421,250 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh | Oshkosh | WI | 1980, 1981, 1982 |
Gary Varsho: the record in brief
July 6, 1988 and October 1, 1995 bracket Gary Varsho's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Varsho played for the Chicago Cubs (1988 through 1990), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1991 through 1994), the Cincinnati Reds (1993), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1995). The bio lists Varsho as an outfielder who hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Varsho is listed at 190 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Varsho was born on June 20, 1961, in Marshfield, WI, USA. The given name on file is Gary Andrew Varsho.
Varsho collected 204 hits in 837 at bats across 571 games, good for a .244 batting average, plus 10 homers, 84 runs batted in, and 27 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .294 and the slugging percentage .355, for an OPS of .649. Set against a .260 league average for the same years, Varsho's .244 average sits 6.1% below it. In OPS terms, Varsho's .649 stands 9.7% below the league's .719. Varsho collected a career-high 51 hits in 1991. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .273 in 1991, 7% above that year's league mark of .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gary Varsho
- What years did Gary Varsho play?
- Gary Varsho played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1995.
- Was Gary Varsho a pitcher?
- No. Gary Varsho was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Gary Varsho hit?
- Gary Varsho hit 10 career home runs with 204 hits.
- What was Gary Varsho's career batting average?
- Gary Varsho batted .244 over his career, with 204 hits in 837 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gary Varsho have?
- Gary Varsho drove in 84 runs in his career.
- Is Gary Varsho in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gary Varsho has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.