Greg Vaughn, baseball player, 355 home runs, 1989-2003

Greg Vaughn

Born: 7/3/1965 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-08-10 | Final Game: 2003-07-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Gregory Lamont Vaughn

Biography

Greg Vaughn was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1989 to 2003. Born in 1965, Vaughn established himself as a powerful slugger, amassing a total of 355 home runs over 1,731 games. His offensive prowess was complemented by a solid ability to drive in runs, as evidenced by his 1,072 RBIs. Throughout his career, Vaughn showcased his power-hitting capabilities, achieving a batting average of .242, while also contributing on the base paths with 121 stolen bases. Vaughn's impact on the game was underscored by his selection to the All-Star team on four occasions, reflecting his status as one of the game's top talents during the 1990s and early 2000s. He played an integral role in the teams he was part of, including the Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, and Tampa Bay Rays, and was known for his ability to deliver in clutch situations. His career coincided with a high-octane offensive era in baseball, where home runs became a defining characteristic of the game, solidifying Vaughn's legacy as one of the key power hitters of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1731 6103 1017 1475 284 23 355 1072 121 865 1513 0.242 0.337 0.470 0.807 10223.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
14 41 6 9 1 0 3 5 2 8 0.220

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1998 WS SDN 4 15 3 2 0 0 2 4 1 2 0.133
1998 NLDS2 SDN 4 15 2 5 1 0 1 1 0 4 0.333
1998 NLCS SDN 3 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.250
1996 NLDS2 SDN 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1266 1241 2518 65 38 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1262
Center Field 4
Right Field 3
Designated Hitter 398

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 TBA AL $8,750,000
2001 TBA AL $8,250,000
2000 TBA AL $7,097,962
1999 CIN NL $5,615,428
1998 SDN NL $5,275,000
1997 SDN NL $4,000,000
1996 ML4 AL $5,875,000
1995 ML4 AL $4,875,000
1994 ML4 AL $3,000,000
1993 ML4 AL $1,777,500
1992 ML4 AL $500,000
1991 ML4 AL $190,000
1990 ML4 AL $100,000
1989 ML4 AL $68,000
Total Career Earnings $55,373,890

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Sacramento City College Sacramento CA 1984, 1985
University of Miami Coral Gables FL 1986

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1999 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 121.0 448 0
1998 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 185.0 448 0