Mike Champion

Born: 2/10/1955 in Montgomery, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-09-14 | Final Game: 1978-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Michael Champion

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Biography

Mike Champion, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who graced Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1978. A versatile position player, Champion played in a total of 193 games during his brief career, showcasing his skills primarily as an infielder. He accumulated 137 hits, with a batting average of .229, which reflected the challenges faced by players during the late 1970s, a time when offense was beginning to evolve in the wake of the deadball era. Champion's contributions to his teams included 49 runs batted in and 2 home runs, highlighting his ability to support his teammates in scoring opportunities. In addition to his offensive capabilities, Champion demonstrated some speed on the basepaths, recording 3 stolen bases. Although his career was relatively short, Champion's presence during a transitional period in baseball allowed him to witness firsthand the changes in hitting and pitching styles that would shape the game in the following decades. His time in Major League Baseball may not have featured overwhelming statistics, but it reflected the spirit of determination and competitiveness that characterized many players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
193	598	42	137	16	8	2	49	3	33	101	0.229	0.272	0.293	0.564	-2607.5

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career OBP .272 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career SLG .293 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.564 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 20.0% 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
1976	SDP	NL	11	38	4	9	2	0	1	2	0	1	3	0.237	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	SDP	NL	150	507	35	116	14	6	1	43	3	27	85	0.229	.264 (-13%)	.329 (-18%)	.401 (-29%)	.730 (-24%)	-2473.5
1978	SDP	NL	32	53	3	12	0	2	0	4	0	5	13	0.226	.257 (-12%)	.323 (-9%)	.378 (-20%)	.702 (-15%)	-134.0