Todd Greene is a former professional baseball player who played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was born on May 8, 1971, in Augusta, Georgia, and grew up in Florida. Greene attended Georgia Southern University, where he played college baseball for the Eagles.
Greene was drafted by the California Angels in the 12th round of the 1993 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with the Angels in 1996 and played for them until 1999. During his time with the Angels, Greene was known for his power-hitting ability and his strong arm behind the plate. He hit a career-high 16 home runs in 1998 and was named the Angels' team MVP that year.
In 2000, Greene was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, where he played for one season before being traded again to the New York Yankees. He played for the Yankees in 2001 and was part of the team that won the American League pennant that year. However, Greene did not play in the World Series that year.
After his stint with the Yankees, Greene played for several other teams, including the Texas Rangers, Colorado Rockies, and San Francisco Giants. He was primarily used as a backup catcher during this time and did not have as much success as he did earlier in his career.
Greene retired from professional baseball in 2006 with a career batting average of .245, 71 home runs, and 284 runs batted in (RBIs). He also had a career fielding percentage of .990 and threw out 31% of attempted base stealers.
After retiring from baseball, Greene became a coach and instructor. He has worked with several youth baseball organizations and has also served as a coach for the Los Angeles Angels' minor league system. In addition, Greene has been involved in several charitable organizations, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club.
Overall, Todd Greene had a solid career as a catcher in MLB. He was known for his power-hitting ability and his strong arm behind the plate. While he did not have as much success later in his career, he still had a respectable career and has continued to give back to the baseball community through coaching and charitable work.
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