Tommy Gregg was a professional baseball player who played for several teams during his career. He was born on April 3, 1963, in Wilmington, North Carolina, and attended the University of South Carolina.
Gregg was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 2nd round of the 1985 Major League Baseball draft. He made his Major League debut with the Braves in 1987 and played for them until 1990. During his time with the Braves, he played primarily as an outfielder and first baseman.
In 1991, Gregg was traded to the Cincinnati Reds, where he played for one season before being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for the Pirates for two seasons before being traded to the Baltimore Orioles in 1994.
Gregg's final season in the Major Leagues was in 1997, when he played for the Florida Marlins. He finished his career with a .267 batting average, 22 home runs, and 139 RBIs.
After retiring from baseball, Gregg became a coach and manager in the minor leagues. He managed the Greensboro Grasshoppers, a Class A affiliate of the Marlins, from 2005 to 2008. He also served as a hitting coach for the Marlins' Triple-A affiliate, the New Orleans Zephyrs, in 2009.
In addition to his coaching career, Gregg has also been involved in the Wilmington community. He has served as a board member for the Miracle League of Wilmington, a baseball league for children with disabilities. He has also been involved with the Wilmington Sharks, a collegiate summer baseball team.
Overall, Tommy Gregg had a successful career as a professional baseball player, playing for several teams over the course of a decade. He has continued to be involved in baseball as a coach and manager, and has also given back to his community through his involvement with the Miracle League of Wilmington and the Wilmington Sharks.
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