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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 38 | 113 | 18 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 4 | 13 | 23 | 0.265 | 178.2 |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 120 | 382 | 51 | 84 | 26 | 2 | 17 | 61 | 7 | 33 | 91 | 0.220 | -186.2 |
| 1991 | ATL | AL | 145 | 542 | 81 | 132 | 24 | 5 | 27 | 98 | 2 | 62 | 125 | 0.244 | 874.0 |
| 1992 | ATL | AL | 141 | 501 | 77 | 114 | 18 | 2 | 23 | 78 | 15 | 60 | 123 | 0.228 | 317.2 |
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 154 | 569 | 97 | 152 | 28 | 2 | 30 | 97 | 10 | 89 | 118 | 0.267 | 2024.2 |
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 95 | 370 | 59 | 94 | 24 | 1 | 19 | 55 | 9 | 51 | 93 | 0.254 | 593.1 |
| 1995 | ATL | AL | 108 | 392 | 67 | 88 | 19 | 1 | 17 | 59 | 10 | 55 | 89 | 0.224 | -328.9 |
| 1996 | ATL | AL | 102 | 375 | 78 | 105 | 16 | 0 | 31 | 95 | 5 | 58 | 99 | 0.280 | 1808.2 |
| 1996 | SDP | NL | 43 | 141 | 20 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 22 | 4 | 24 | 31 | 0.206 | 1808.2 |
| 1997 | SDP | NL | 120 | 361 | 60 | 78 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 57 | 7 | 56 | 110 | 0.216 | -326.1 |
| 1998 | SDP | NL | 158 | 573 | 112 | 156 | 28 | 4 | 50 | 119 | 11 | 79 | 121 | 0.272 | 3255.0 |
| 1999 | CIN | NL | 153 | 550 | 104 | 135 | 20 | 2 | 45 | 118 | 15 | 85 | 137 | 0.245 | 1546.6 |
| 2000 | TBR | AL | 127 | 461 | 83 | 117 | 27 | 1 | 28 | 74 | 8 | 80 | 128 | 0.254 | 1114.7 |
| 2001 | TBR | AL | 136 | 485 | 74 | 113 | 25 | 0 | 24 | 82 | 11 | 71 | 130 | 0.233 | 170.7 |
| 2002 | TBR | AL | 69 | 251 | 28 | 41 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 29 | 3 | 41 | 82 | 0.163 | -893.8 |
| 2003 | COL | NL | 22 | 37 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0.189 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ML4 | OF | 24 | 21 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | ML4 | OF | 106 | 103 | 195 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| 1991 | ML4 | OF | 135 | 130 | 315 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | ML4 | OF | 131 | 130 | 288 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | ML4 | OF | 94 | 93 | 214 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | ML4 | OF | 81 | 81 | 162 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | ML4 | OF | 100 | 100 | 192 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 1996 | SDN | OF | 39 | 38 | 74 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | SDN | OF | 94 | 88 | 153 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | SDN | OF | 151 | 150 | 270 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | CIN | OF | 144 | 144 | 264 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| 2000 | TBA | OF | 72 | 72 | 145 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | TBA | OF | 57 | 57 | 127 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 2002 | TBA | OF | 31 | 30 | 75 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | COL | OF | 7 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1262 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 398 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Player of the Week | Week of 2001-06-09 |
| 1999 | Player of the Month | September |
| 1998 | MLB Players Choice Comeback Player | |
| 1998 | Player of the Week | Week of 1998-07-18 |
| 1998 | Silver Slugger | OF |
| 1998 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1998 | TSN Comeback Player of the Year | |
| 1996 | Player of the Week | Week of 1996-06-22 |
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 |