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Pug Griffin Notable

b. April 24, 1896 · Philadelphia Athletics 1917, New York Giants 1920

Pug Griffin divided four seasons between two clubs as a first baseman: the Philadelphia Athletics from 1917, then the New York Giants through 1920.

Across 23 games he batted .207, with 6 hits and 4 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 1 double and 1 stolen base.

He was born in Lincoln, NE, USA on April 24, 1896, and died on October 12, 1951. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1917 PHA 182545 101 3191 .200
1920 NYG 5401 000 0120 .250
Career 232946 101 32111 .207

On this day & linked events

1896

Born April 24, 1896

Lincoln, NE, USA

1951

Died October 12, 1951