Mike Baxter

Born: 12/7/1984 in Queens, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-09-06 | Final Game: 2015-07-08

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Michael Joseph Baxter

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Biography

Mike Baxter, born in 1984, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2010 to 2015. Primarily serving as a position player, Baxter played in a total of 232 games over his five-year tenure in Major League Baseball. He was known for his gritty playing style and versatility on the field, contributing significantly in various roles for the teams he played with. Over the course of his career, Baxter recorded 95 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 28 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .228. He also showcased his speed on the bases with 10 stolen bases, indicating his capacity to impact the game in multiple ways. Although his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the league's elite, Baxter's work ethic and determination made him a valued teammate during his time in the game. His career unfolded during a period of transition in baseball, marked by increasing emphasis on analytics and player versatility, elements that Baxter embodied throughout his playing days.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
232	417	52	95	23	4	4	28	10	55	100	0.228	0.333	0.331	0.664	-247.1

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .331 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.664 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2010	SDP	NL	9	8	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	NYN	NL	22	34	6	8	2	1	1	4	0	5	9	0.235	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	NYN	NL	89	179	26	47	14	2	3	17	5	25	45	0.263	.254 (+3%)	.318 (+14%)	.405 (+2%)	.724 (+7%)	319.6
2013	NYN	NL	74	132	14	25	6	1	0	4	5	17	28	0.189	.253 (-25%)	.317 (-5%)	.396 (-37%)	.714 (-23%)	-469.8
2014	LAD	NL	4	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2015	CHC	NL	34	57	6	14	1	0	0	2	0	7	14	0.246	.254 (-3%)	.316 (+10%)	.404 (-35%)	.721 (-15%)	-97.0