Mike Caruso

Born: 5/27/1977 in Queens, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-03-31 | Final Game: 2002-08-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Michael John Caruso

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Biography

Mike Caruso, born in 1977, was a versatile position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1998 until his retirement in 2002. Over the course of his career, Caruso appeared in 281 games, primarily showcasing his skills as an infielder. He achieved a respectable batting average of .274, accumulating 294 hits, including 7 home runs and 90 RBIs. Known for his speed on the bases, Caruso also recorded 34 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to impact the game not just with his bat but with his agility as well. Caruso's playing career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball, marked by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s. His contributions to the teams he played for reflected the increasing emphasis on speed and versatility in the game. Although he may not be a household name, his consistent performance and ability to contribute in various capacities made him a valued player during his time in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
281	1072	144	294	28	10	7	90	34	35	76	0.274	0.302	0.339	0.641	-3434.1

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career SLG .339 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.641 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 15.7% 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
1998	CHW	AL	133	523	81	160	17	6	5	55	22	14	38	0.306	.266 (+15%)	.335 (-1%)	.420 (-7%)	.755 (-5%)	-533.3
1999	CHW	AL	136	529	60	132	11	4	2	35	12	20	36	0.250	.271 (-8%)	.344 (-19%)	.433 (-32%)	.778 (-26%)	-2900.8
2002	KCR	AL	12	20	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0