Craig Worthington
Born: 4/17/1965 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1988-04-26 | Final Game: 1996-05-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Craig Richard Worthington
Biography
Craig Worthington, born in 1965, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1988 until 1996. Primarily playing as a position player, Worthington participated in 393 games throughout his career. He recorded 284 hits, 33 home runs, and drove in 144 runs, finishing with a batting average of .230. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed not only with his bat but also displayed a bit of speed, accumulating 3 stolen bases.
Worthington's career began with a notable highlight, as he was awarded the TSN Rookie Player of the Year, showcasing his potential early in his professional journey. His playing years spanned a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the more traditional styles of play to a period that would soon embrace power hitting and increased offensive production. Though his career did not see the prolonged success of some contemporaries, Worthington's contributions during the late 1980s and early 1990s remain a part of baseball history, reflecting the diverse talent that characterized the era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393 | 1234 | 126 | 284 | 50 | 0 | 33 | 144 | 3 | 162 | 264 | 0.230 | 0.322 | 0.351 | 0.673 | -485.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 26 | 81 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 24 | 0.185 | -260.6 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 145 | 497 | 57 | 123 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 70 | 1 | 61 | 114 | 0.247 | 470.5 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 133 | 425 | 46 | 96 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 44 | 1 | 63 | 96 | 0.226 | -510.7 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | 31 | 102 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 0.225 | -34.0 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | 9 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CIN | NL | 10 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 26 | 68 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0.221 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | 13 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 10 | 3 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 3B | 376 | 357 | 272 | 664 | 49 | 63 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | BAL | 3B | 26 | 26 | 20 | 53 | 3 | 4 |
| 1989 | BAL | 3B | 145 | 144 | 113 | 277 | 20 | 22 |
| 1990 | BAL | 3B | 131 | 122 | 90 | 218 | 18 | 28 |
| 1991 | BAL | 3B | 30 | 30 | 26 | 51 | 2 | 3 |
| 1992 | CLE | 3B | 9 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| 1995 | CIN | 1B | 4 | 3 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | CIN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | TEX | 3B | 26 | 22 | 13 | 36 | 1 | 3 |
| 1996 | TEX | 1B | 6 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | TEX | 3B | 7 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 10 |
| Third Base | 376 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | TSN Rookie Player of the Year |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | TEX | AL | $167,500 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | $205,000 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | $207,500 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | $207,500 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | $68,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $855,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos College | Norwalk | CA | 1984, 1985 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 4th | 16.0 | 140 | 0 |