Greg Briley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Greg Briley |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: May 24, 1965 Bethel, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| June 27, 1988, for the Seattle Mariners | |||
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| September 24, 1993, for the Florida Marlins | |||
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| Batting average | .253 | ||
| Home runs | 29 | ||
| Runs batted in | 135 | ||
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Gregory Briley (born May 24, 1965) is a former professional baseball player. He was an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Greg played for the Seattle Mariners and Florida Marlins. His career in the MLB lasted from 1988 to 1993. People sometimes called him "Pee Wee".
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Greg Briley's Early Baseball Journey
Before playing in the major leagues, Greg Briley was a talented college player. He went to North Carolina State University. There, he played college baseball for the Wolfpack team in 1986.
Summer Baseball Success
In 1985, Greg played collegiate summer baseball. This is a special league for college players during the summer break. He played for the Hyannis Mets in the Cape Cod Baseball League. This league is very famous for developing future stars. Greg was so good that he was named a league all-star that year.
Playing in Major League Baseball
Greg Briley made his big league debut in 1988. He started his MLB career with the Seattle Mariners. He played for the Mariners until 1992. In 1993, he joined the Florida Marlins for his final season.
What is an Outfielder?
An outfielder is a baseball player who plays in the outfield. This is the grassy area beyond the infield. Their main job is to catch fly balls and throw them back to the infield. They help prevent the other team from scoring runs.
Key Stats from His Career
During his time in MLB, Greg Briley had some notable statistics:
- His batting average was .253. This means he got a hit about 25.3% of the times he tried to hit the ball.
- He hit 29 Home runs. A home run is when a batter hits the ball out of the field. This allows them to run around all the bases and score a run.
- He had 135 Runs Batted In (RBIs). An RBI means a player helped a teammate score a run.
Life After Playing Baseball
After his playing career, Greg Briley continued to be involved in baseball. In 2009, he became a hitting coach. He coached for the Kannapolis Intimidators. Later, he coached for the Great Falls Voyagers. Both teams are part of the Chicago White Sox organization. A hitting coach helps players improve their batting skills.
