Craig Worthington
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1988-1996)
Craig Worthington was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1996 for 4 teams, including the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 9 seasons. In 393 career games, he hit .230 with 284 hits, 33 home runs, and 144 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1988-04-26
- Last Game
- 1996-05-14
Full name: Craig Richard Worthington
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393 | 1,234 | 126 | 284 | 50 | 0 | 33 | 144 | 3 | 162 | 264 | .230 | .322 | .351 | .673 | -364 |
Career AVG .230 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.
Career OBP .322 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .351 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.
Career OPS .673 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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 | BAL | AL | 26 | 81 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 24 | .185 | .254 (-27%) | .317 (-16%) | .377 (-25%) | .695 (-21%) | -248.6 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 145 | 497 | 57 | 123 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 70 | 1 | 61 | 114 | .247 | .254 (-3%) | .319 (+4%) | .375 (+2%) | .694 (+3%) | 470.5 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 133 | 425 | 46 | 96 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 44 | 1 | 63 | 96 | .226 | .257 (-12%) | .324 (+1%) | .385 (-16%) | .710 (-8%) | -409.8 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | 31 | 102 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 14 | .225 | .255 (-12%) | .323 (-3%) | .384 (-3%) | .708 (-3%) | -32.1 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | 9 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CIN | NL | 10 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 26 | 68 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 8 | .221 | .266 (-17%) | .337 (-13%) | .417 (-12%) | .755 (-12%) | 0.0 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | 13 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 393 | 1,234 | 126 | 284 | 50 | 0 | 33 | 144 | 3 | 162 | 264 | .230 | — | — | — | — | -220 | ||
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 (393 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 206 | 614 | 62 | 149 | 18 | 75 | .243 |
| Away | 187 | 620 | 64 | 135 | 15 | 69 | .218 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-05-14 | TEX | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-11 | TEX | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-03 | TEX | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-05-01 | TEX | SEA | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-04-28 | TEX | BAL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-04-22 | TEX | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-04-19 | TEX | BAL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-04-16 | TEX | OAK | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996-04-15 | TEX | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996-04-14 | TEX | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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
Circle size = games played at each 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
Craig Worthington's recorded salaries total $855,500 over 5 seasons, 1989 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Worthington's career ran from 1988 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1988 and 1992.
| 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 recorded salary (partial) | $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 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Craig Worthington (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Craig Worthington: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 26, 1988 and the final game on May 14, 1996, Craig Worthington built the record summarized on this page. By club, Worthington's seasons break down as the Baltimore Orioles (1988 to 1991), the Cleveland Indians (1992), the Cincinnati Reds (1995), and the Texas Rangers (1995 through 1996). Worthington, born on April 17, 1965, in Los Angeles, CA, USA, is listed as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 0 inches and 160 pounds. Craig Worthington was the playing name; the full given name is Craig Richard.
Across 393 games at the plate, Worthington's career line reads 284 hits in 1,234 at bats for a .230 average; the totals also include 33 homers and 144 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .322 clip and slugging .351, Worthington finished with a .673 OPS. Set against a .259 league average for the same years, Worthington's .230 average sits 11.2% below it. The OPS comparison is .673 to a league .719, 6.4% below average. The single-season home run high is 15, set in 1989. No season topped the 123 hits of 1989.
Frequently Asked Questions about Craig Worthington
- What years did Craig Worthington play?
- Craig Worthington played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1996.
- Was Craig Worthington a pitcher?
- No. Craig Worthington was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Craig Worthington hit?
- Craig Worthington hit 33 career home runs with 284 hits.
- What teams did Craig Worthington play for?
- Craig Worthington played for 4 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1988–1991), the Cleveland Indians (1992), the Cincinnati Reds (1995), and the Texas Rangers (1995–1996).
- What were Craig Worthington's career stats?
- In 393 games, Craig Worthington had 284 hits, 33 home runs, 144 RBI, 126 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .230 batting average.
- How much did Craig Worthington earn in his career?
- Craig Worthington's recorded salaries total $855,500 over 5 seasons, 1989 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Worthington's career ran from 1988 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1988 and 1992.
- What was Craig Worthington's salary?
- Craig Worthington's last recorded salary was $167,500, in 1996. His highest recorded salary was $207,500, in 1990, and his lowest was $68,000, in 1989. The Salary History table lists each season from 1989 to 1996.
- What position did Craig Worthington play?
- Craig Worthington played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Craig Worthington and how much did he weigh?
- Craig Worthington was listed at 6 feet and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Craig Worthington hit each season?
- Craig Worthington's home runs by season: 2 in 1988, 15 in 1989, 8 in 1990, 4 in 1991, 0 in 1992, 3 in 1995, and 1 in 1996. His most in one season was 15, in 1989.
- What was Craig Worthington's career batting average?
- Craig Worthington batted .230 over his career, with 284 hits in 1,234 at bats.
- How many RBI did Craig Worthington have?
- Craig Worthington drove in 144 runs in his career.
- Is Craig Worthington in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Craig Worthington has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.