Greg Tabor
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Gregory Steven Tabor is a former right-handed Major League Baseball
second baseman and pinch runner who played for the Texas Rangers
in 1987.
, Tabor split time with the GCL Rangers
and Asheville Tourists
that year. Combined, he hit .193 in 161 at-bats that season.
In 1982, Tabor played for the Burlington Rangers and Tulsa Drillers
, he hit .240 with 32 stolen bases in 392 at-bats. He spent 1983 with the Drillers, hitting .268 with 30 stolen bases in 370 at-bats. Again with the Drillers in 1984, he hit .299 with 22 stolen bases in 462 at-bats.
Tabor spent all of 1985, 1986 and 1987 with the Oklahoma City 89ers. With the 89ers in 1985, he hit .222 in 81 at-bats. He hit .284 in 401 at-bats in 1986, and in 1987 he hit .303 with 22 stolen bases in 528 at-bats. He made his major league debut that year on September 10. He pinch ran for Larry Parrish
against the California Angels
, and in his sole at-bat he popped out. He did however score a run in his first game. Tabor appeared in nine games in 1987, collecting one hit in nine at-bats for a .111 batting average. Used often as a pinch runner, he scored four runs. He played his final game on October 4.
On March 17, 1988, he was traded to the Chicago Cubs
with Ray Hayward
for Dave Meier
. Tabor and Paul Noce
battled for the 25th roster spot in spring training of 1988, however the Cubs signed Angel Salazar, and gave him the 25th spot.http://books.google.com/books?id=C-k0Ylqf4cQC&pg=PA157&dq=%22Greg+Tabor%22&sig=ACfU3U23jJgF7889tsxq0NFyCM1-oW-E8A#PPA158,M1 He played in 130 games for their Triple-A team the Iowa Cubs
in 1988, hitting .267, walking only 19 times in 469 at-bats.
Overall, he hit .272 with 145 stolen bases in 800 minor league games. He scored 404 runs and drove 310 in.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
second baseman and pinch runner who played for the Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
in 1987.
Baseball career and statistics
Drafted by the Rangers 10th overall in the January Regular phase of the 1981 amateur draft1981 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1981 Major League Baseball draft.- Other notable players :*John Elway was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 2nd round of the 1981 amateur draft...
, Tabor split time with the GCL Rangers
Gulf Coast League
The Gulf Coast League is a minor league baseball league which operates in Florida. It is a Rookie League, with a season running from mid-June to late August. The season is 60 games long and teams in the league are divided into three divisions, East, North and South...
and Asheville Tourists
Asheville Tourists
The Asheville Tourists are a minor league baseball team based in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. They play in the Class A South Atlantic League and have been a farm team of the Colorado Rockies since 1994....
that year. Combined, he hit .193 in 161 at-bats that season.
In 1982, Tabor played for the Burlington Rangers and Tulsa Drillers
Tulsa Drillers
The Tulsa Drillers are a minor league baseball team based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The team, which plays in the Texas League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies major-league club.-Stadium:...
, he hit .240 with 32 stolen bases in 392 at-bats. He spent 1983 with the Drillers, hitting .268 with 30 stolen bases in 370 at-bats. Again with the Drillers in 1984, he hit .299 with 22 stolen bases in 462 at-bats.
Tabor spent all of 1985, 1986 and 1987 with the Oklahoma City 89ers. With the 89ers in 1985, he hit .222 in 81 at-bats. He hit .284 in 401 at-bats in 1986, and in 1987 he hit .303 with 22 stolen bases in 528 at-bats. He made his major league debut that year on September 10. He pinch ran for Larry Parrish
Larry Parrish
Larry Alton Parrish is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and right-handed batter who played with the Montreal Expos , Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox...
against the California Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
, and in his sole at-bat he popped out. He did however score a run in his first game. Tabor appeared in nine games in 1987, collecting one hit in nine at-bats for a .111 batting average. Used often as a pinch runner, he scored four runs. He played his final game on October 4.
On March 17, 1988, he was traded to the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
with Ray Hayward
Ray Hayward
Raymond Alton Hayward is a former left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher who played from 1986 to 1988 for the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers. He was 6'1" tall and he weighed 190 pounds.-College career:...
for Dave Meier
Dave Meier
David Keith Meier is a former Major League Baseball left fielder, who also played a few games at third base and as a designated hitter.- Early life and education :...
. Tabor and Paul Noce
Paul Noce
Paul David Noce is a former Major League Baseball player who played for the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds. He debuted on June 1, 1987 against the Houston Astros. He played in 70 games that year at second base, shortstop and third base. He didn't appear in the majors again until 1990 with the...
battled for the 25th roster spot in spring training of 1988, however the Cubs signed Angel Salazar, and gave him the 25th spot.http://books.google.com/books?id=C-k0Ylqf4cQC&pg=PA157&dq=%22Greg+Tabor%22&sig=ACfU3U23jJgF7889tsxq0NFyCM1-oW-E8A#PPA158,M1 He played in 130 games for their Triple-A team the Iowa Cubs
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs are a Triple-A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, that plays in the Pacific Coast League. Their home games are played in Des Moines, Iowa, at Principal Park.-Franchise history:...
in 1988, hitting .267, walking only 19 times in 469 at-bats.
Overall, he hit .272 with 145 stolen bases in 800 minor league games. He scored 404 runs and drove 310 in.