Gary Varsho
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1988-1995)
- 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
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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 β 6.1% below league average.
Career OBP .294 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons β 10.0% below league average.
Career SLG .355 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons β 9.5% below league average.
Career OPS .649 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons β 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 | β | β | β | β | 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.
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 |
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.