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Greg Tubbs
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Tubbs with the Greenville Braves in 1986.
Outfielder
Born: (1962-08-31) August 31, 1962 (age 62)
Smithville, Tennessee
Batted: Right Threw: Right
debut
August 1, 1993, for the Cincinnati Reds
Last appearance
October 3, 1993, for the Cincinnati Reds
MLB statistics
Batting average .186
Home runs 1
Runs batted in 2
Teams

Gregory Alan Tubbs was born on August 31, 1962. He is a former professional baseball player. Greg played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds. His time in the big leagues was in 1993.

Greg Tubbs' Baseball Journey

Starting His Career

Greg Tubbs began his baseball journey in 1984. The Atlanta Braves picked him in the 22nd round of the amateur draft. This is when teams choose young players to join their organization. Later, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. This trade involved another player named Rico Rossy.

Playing in the Major Leagues

Greg Tubbs made his big league debut on August 1, 1993. He played for the Cincinnati Reds. He appeared in 35 games during that season. His final game in MLB was later that same year. During his time, he hit one home run and had two runs batted in. His batting average was .186.

A Family Connection to Baseball

Greg Tubbs' son, Darien, also followed in his father's footsteps. Darien was drafted into professional baseball in 2016. The Los Angeles Dodgers chose him in the 16th round of the 2016 MLB Draft. This shows how baseball can be a family tradition!

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