Bill Greif
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William Briley Greif
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 5", Weight 205 lb.
- Schools University of Texas, Texas State University - San Marcos
- High School John H. Reagan High School (Austin)
- Debut July 19, 1971
- Final Game September 24, 1976
- Born April 25, 1950 in Fort Stockton, TX USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Bill Greif pitched six seasons in the majors, mostly for the San Diego Padres. He was a member of the starting staff from 1972-74, and in 1975 his nine saves were tied with Danny Frisella for tops on the 1975 Padres. His six saves for the 1976 Cardinals were second on that staff.
His first major league victory was achieved for the Houston Astros against the San Diego Padres in a 21 inning game on September 24, 1971. He entered the game in the 20th inning as the Astros pulled out a 2-1 triumph.
He had a fine strikeout pitch as evidenced by his 152 strikeouts in 137 innings for the Oklahoma City 89ers of the American Association in 1971.
Bill was selected by the Houston Astros in the 1968 amateur draft.
Greif was the same age as teammates and pitchers J.R. Richard and Larry Yount on the Astros (he also pitched with them in the minors), and Al Hrabosky and Lynn McGlothen on the Cardinals.
Bill received a degree in psychology (Phi Beta Kappa) from the University of Texas and a master's degree from Texas State University - San Marcos. After baseball he worked in real estate and was a real estate investor.
